Management Analyst (Community Development)

Position Description

Please note: Application may not be accepted if it is incomplete. Adding your resume and/or cover letter in lieu of the application may not be accepted as well.

The City of Bothell is seeking a Management Analyst to support the Community Development Department by advancing key projects, improving processes, and enhancing operational effectiveness. This role will focus on project coordination, grant management, budgeting, data analysis, and performance reporting to help drive informed decisions.

If you’re a collaborative, detail-oriented problem solver who enjoys using data to create meaningful community impact, we encourage you to apply today!

Recruitment Information

• First review will happen Wednesday August 12, 2026 at 5:00 pm
• Typical schedule will be a 5/8s schedule
• Note: This position will initially require onsite work for up to the first six months, with the potential to transition to a hybrid schedule thereafter. The department is committed to supporting work-life balance through a flexible hybrid work arrangement, which includes one designated work-from-home day per week or as operationally appropriate.

What will you do in this position?

• Develop, implement, and coordinate programs, projects, grants, and operational initiatives across all divisions within the Community Development Department.
• Provide analytical support for long-range and current planning initiatives, including Comprehensive Plan updates and implementation efforts.
• Analyze and report on land use, housing, and development trends by developing performance metrics, tracking key indicators, and supporting data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with the Finance Department to ensure accurate financial reporting, budget monitoring, and grant/project expenditure tracking.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks and opportunities, coordinate with stakeholders, and recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and project outcomes.

A Successful Candidate In This Position Will

• Ensure clear and efficient communication of information and ideas through diverse communication channels.
• Apply objective reasoning and action, maintaining perspective when evaluating both qualitative and quantitative information.
• Manage time and resources efficiently to complete work tasks.
• Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence by effectively understanding others and leveraging interpersonal skills, including empathy, humility, and patience, to foster meaningful interactions.
• Integrates vision and values into decision-making and actions.
• Demonstrate professional and technical expertise to effectively perform the job, supported by relevant experience or training.

About City Of Bothell

• The City is comprised of 13.6 square miles within both King and Snohomish Counties and is home to 51,760 people (2025). This figure is projected to grow to nearly 75,000 over the next 20 years in tandem with Bothell’s increasingly vibrant downtown and life sciences employment cluster near the I-405 corridor.
• Learn more about the City’s Organizational Values and the Bothell’s City Council 2040 Vision and Strategic Priorities.
• Learn more about the City of Bothell's Community Development Department here!

To read the full job description and review the minimum qualifications, click here.

We are committed to being a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace and community.

The City of Bothell is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people’s lives. The City of Bothell recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We seek to recruit and hire talented and engaged job candidates from a widely diverse range of backgrounds. We celebrate the diversity in our workplace and community and believe it makes us stronger.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please send an email to [email protected].

To learn more about the City of Bothell’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, visit the DEI at Bothell Webpage.

Why Bothell?

Bothell offers a career-enriching opportunity to apply your skills and experience in a way that has a positive effect on the community. We encourage professional growth and for employees to “think outside the box”. We value work-life balance and provide paid vacation and sick leave benefits.

We offer ample time off, including 11 paid holidays as well as 2 personal holidays. As an employee, you have access to a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision for you and your family. We also offer life and disability insurance, state pension and deferred compensation for retirement. AFSCME employees with approved second-language proficiency will receive a 2% pay premium throughout their employment. Commute trip reduction, alternative work schedules, flexible work environment, and hybrid work options are available when appropriate. The City of Bothell creates an environment that supports wellness practices which enhance the quality of life for City employees and encourage and incentivize participation in an employee wellness program. As a result, the City is a recipient of the Association of Washington Cities WellCity Award.

For a general listing of City of Bothell's benefits, click on the following link AFSCME Benefit Summary.

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How many years of professional experience do you have implementing programs, procedures, and performing high-level administrative work, including supporting projects, process improvements, or program analysis?

• Less than one (1) year of experience
• At least one (1) year but less than three (3) years of experience
• At least three (3) years but less than five (5) years of experience
• Five (5) years or more of experience
• No experience

02

Do you possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Planning, or a closely related field? Please specify your degree and field of study.

03

Please describe the most complex Excel project you have worked on and explain why you are particularly proud of it.

04

Which of the following grant-related activities have you performed in your professional experience? (Select all that apply.)

• Grant opportunity research and prospect identification
• Grant proposal writing and preparation
• Grant application submission and coordination
• Grant tracking and deadline management
• Grant reporting to funders
• Budget tracking and financial reporting
• Compliance monitoring and documentation
• Grant closeout and record retention
• None of the above

05

Please select all of the following areas in which you have professional experience:

• Permit metrics and reporting
• Budget and performance management
• New program implementation
• Interdepartmental coordination
• Regulatory analysis
• None of the above

06

I certify that all statements above are true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false statements will be sufficient cause for removal from the hiring process and/or termination.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question