Management Aide/Analyst

February 13, 2026

Salary: $61,848.00 - $98,697.00 Annually Location : CA 91016, CA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: MARPBA112025 Department: Regional Planning Opening Date: 11/07/2025 Closing Date: 12/12/2025 6:00 PM Pacific Description SALARY: Starting salary will depend on qualifications and will NOT exceed the mid-range. Management Aide $61,848 - 85,258 Management Analyst $71,597 - 98,697 DEPARTMENT: Executive POSTING DATES: November 7, 2025 - December 12, 2025 ABOUT SGVCOG The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) is a regional government planning agency that aims to maximize the quality of life in the San Gabriel Valley. We are a joint powers authority consisting of 31 incorporated cities and unincorporated communities in Los Angeles County Supervisorial Districts 1 and 5. The SGVCOG is in the San Gabriel Valley of Southern California. Applicants considered for this role must currently live in Southern California or be willing to relocate. The agency does not contribute to relocation or commute costs. THE POSITION The SGVCOG is seeking to fill one full-time position in the Executive Department. The incumbent will support Governing Board operations, including working with elected officials, and a broad range of agency initiatives under the direction of the Senior Advisor to the Executive Director. This position will provide analytical and administrative support across multiple programs and projects within the SGVCOG, with a particular focus on transportation and mobility-focused programs. The ideal candidate will have a high level of professionalism, analytical skills, political sensitivity, and a passion for public policy and administration. Examples of Duties The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. <ul><li>Attend and provide administrative support to agency committee meetings; prepare meeting materials, organize, and schedule speakers and events; oversee or keep minutes and records of policy committees in accordance with the Brown Act; track status of action items; ensure maintenance of committee records and dissemination of all formal actions including minutes, records, and data.</li><li>Implement program goals, objectives, and priorities; analyze and review budgets; prepare contract components; conduct studies and surveys; review and summarize data to evaluate the effectiveness of current programs; make recommendations on program enhancements; prepare staff reports; make recommendations to aid in solving difficult regional issues.</li><li>Represent the SGVCOG and its programs and projects at community events and with other organizations, member cities, special interest groups, state and local governments, elected officials, and the public; establish and maintain agency relations; promote the agency's mission and goals.</li><li>Perform program-specific administrative support, including: coordinate with cities and consultants for the continuation of the Vehicle-Miles Traveled program, which supports California Environmental Quality Act regulations, with the goal of analyzing greenhouse gas emission impacts created by certain types of development; perform city outreach, budgeting, quarterly reporting, and application materials to support the agency's Measure M Subregional grant program, which awards funding to local transportation projects. </li><li>Prepare charts, graphics, flyers, and illustrations for presentations; perform desktop publishing to produce newsletters, brochures, forms, mailers and other department publications; post public hearing notices as assigned; write, edit and design articles for SGVCOG publications, newsletters, websites and press releases.</li></ul> Minimum Qualifications KNOWLEDGE OF: <ul><li>Principles and practices of administrative, policy, procedural and legislative/regulatory analysis.</li><li>Principles of grant proposal writing and administration.</li><li>City government and intergovernmental relationships.</li><li>Structure and organization of public sector agencies.</li><li>Modern office practices, procedures and equipment including computers and software applications relevant to work performed. </li><li>Principles and practices of sound professional communications.</li></ul> ABILITY TO: <ul><li>Produce written work across various mediums (emails, memos, letters, research reports, newsletters, and social media posts) in a clear and concise manner, particularly on complex matters that require thoughtfulness and sensitivity. </li><li>Prepare comprehensive staff reports, legislative analyses, administrative reports and correspondence.</li><li>Identify and respond to community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs.</li><li>Work collaboratively within the SGVCOG and with project/program stakeholders to meet the goals and objectives.</li><li>Define issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and develop sound, independent conclusions, and recommendations in accordance with laws, regulations, rules and policies.</li><li>Present proposals and recommendations clearly, logically, and persuasively often in a public forum. </li><li>Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with complex issues and situations.</li><li>Operate a computer and use standard software programs and databases related to area of assignment.</li><li>Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.</li></ul> EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Management Aide <ul><li>Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in public administration, government, political science, urban planning, or a closely related field. </li><li>A minimum cumulative 12 months of experience perform administrative, legislative, financial, or analytical work in a public sector setting. </li></ul> Management Analyst <ul><li>Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in public administration, government, political science, urban planning, or a closely related field; a master's degree is highly desirable. </li><li>A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience performing administrative, legislative, financial, or analytical work in a public sector setting. Experience must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects, perform independent research, and support policy development or operational programs. </li><li>At least one year of direct experience supporting or coordinating policy or advisory committees, including preparing agendas, meeting materials, and formal records in accordance with the Brown Act. </li></ul> Preferred: Experience in local government or regional agency settings is highly desirable Supplemental Information PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is frequently required to lift 25 pounds unaided. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, use of both eyes, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this class, the employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information, and documents; analyzes and solves problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observes and interprets people and situations; learns and applies new information and skills; performs highly detailed work; deals with changing deadlines, constant interruptions, and multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public. RECRUITMENT INFORMATION The SGVCOG is seeking to fill one position in this recruitment. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Please apply at This posting will remain open until December 12, 2025, at 6:00 PM. You will be contacted by a human resources representative if you are selected for an interview. Those selected for interview may be requested to provide professional references.Employment at the SGVCOG is contingent upon a successful background check. SALARY RANGE: Starting salary will depend on qualifications and will NOT exceed the mid-range. Management Aide $61,848 - 85,258 Management Analyst $71,597 - 98,697 SUPERVISORY: No REPORTS TO: Senior Advisor CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt/Exempt The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment & Housing Act (FEHA), if accommodations are necessary to perform the essential functions of the position, or to participate in any portion of the selection process, please contact Human Resources at (626) 214-1310 within three (3) calendar days of the final filing date for the recruitment. HEALTH BENEFITS: The SGVCOG offers a cafeteria-style health plan. The agency contributes a flat rate towards the total cost of medical, dental, and vision plans. Medical plans are available through CalPERS and Dental/Vision plans are available through Principal Insurance. Health benefits are offered to full-time employees and their eligible dependents, and eligible part-time employees. The monthly agency contribution towards medical benefits is equal to the current cost of Kaiser plans. Human Resources can provide these rates. Employee's who opt out of agency benefits are eligible for a monthly taxable stipend of $400; proof of medical coverage is required. RETIREMENT BENEFITS: The SGVCOG participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). PEPRA members require contributions at a rate determined by CalPERS. Effective January 1, 2013, the retirement formulas are 2% at 55 for Classic Members and 2% at 62 for New Members as defined by PEPRA. Employees are responsible for paying the employee portion of the CalPERS retirement contribution. SGVCOG employees do not contribute to Social Security benefits. The SGVCOG offers an optional employee-sponsored 457 deferred compensation retirement account. OTHER BENEFITS LIFE INSURANCE: An agency-sponsored life insurance benefit is available; equal to one year of the employee's annual salary. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA): Optional, employee-sponsored deferred compensation FSA accounts are available through Paychex. Funds contributed to these accounts are used for medical and childcare costs. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per year is offered for qualified courses after one year of employment. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES: Full-time exempt employees are expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per week. Exempt employees may request a flexible work schedule. Available schedules are: <ul><li>5/40 - standard, 5 days/40 hours per week</li><li>9/80 - 9 days/80 hours worked per 2 weeks, every other Friday off</li><li>4/10 - 4 days per week/10 hours per day, every Friday off</li></ul> PAID TIME OFF VACATION TIME: For the first five years of employment, full-time employees accrue 120 annual vacation hours. Part-time employees do not earn vacation time. SICK TIME: Full-time employees earn 80 annual sick hours. Part-time employees earn one hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked. HOLIDAYS: The SGVCOG provides full-time employees with 12 annual paid holidays (96 hours). Part-time employee holiday hours are unpaid. 01 Have you earned at least a bachelor's degree in communications, political science, public administration, business administration, economics, or a related field.? <ul> <li>Yes, I have obtained at least a bachelor's degree in one of the listed fields.</li> <li>I have obtained at least a bachelor's degree in another related field.</li> <li>I have obtained at least a bachelor's degree in another unrelated field.</li> <li>I have not obtained a bachelor's degree.</li> </ul> 02 Which of the following best describes your years of experience working in a public or non-profit agency: <ul> <li>5+ years</li> <li>3+ years</li> <li>At least 1 year</li> <li>No such experience</li> </ul> 03 Do you have experience drafting or preparing formal staff reports, resolutions, or agenda items for a City Council, Commission, Board, or similar governing body? <ul> <li>Yes, independently</li> <li>Yes, with some supervision</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 04 Which of the following best describes your years of professional experience in administrative analysis, research, public development, or fiscal administration: <ul> <li>3+ years</li> <li>2 years</li> <li>At least 1 year</li> <li>No such experience</li> </ul> Required Question

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