[Hiring] Senior Executive Analyst @City of San Jose

Role Description

The City of San José is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and highly organized professional to serve as the Major Events Program Manager. This limited-term (18-month) position will lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of two significant civic initiatives:

• The City’s 250th Anniversary celebration, culminating on November 29, 2027;
• The 70th Anniversary of the San José-Okayama Sister City Relationship, including planning and coordination for commemorative activities and preparation for hosting the official Japanese delegation in 2028.

Located within the City Manager's Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs (OEDCA) and reporting to the Director and/or Deputy Director, this position will serve as the central coordinator for these high-profile initiatives. Working closely with City departments, Mayor and Council District Offices, community organizations, cultural institutions, neighborhood groups, businesses, and other stakeholders, the Major Events Program Manager will develop and implement coordinated programs that celebrate San José’s rich history, international partnerships, diverse communities, and aspirations for the future.

The successful candidate will be a skilled project manager, relationship builder, and strategic thinker who can effectively manage complex initiatives involving numerous partners and high public visibility.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Strong strategic planning and implementation abilities.
• Experience facilitating committees, boards, or community advisory groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare executive-level reports, briefing materials, and presentations.
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate trust and credibility among diverse stakeholders.
• Diplomatic judgment and political acumen in navigating complex public-sector environments.
• Ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining focus on strategic objectives.
• Experience coordinating large-scale public events or community initiatives.
• Ability to work independently while managing numerous concurrent projects.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional level analytic and/or administrative experience.
• A Master's Degree in public administration, business administration or related field is preferred, and can be substituted for one year of the required experience.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s license may be required for some assignments.
• When assigned to the Office of Emergency Management:
  • Possession of FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS) Certificate is preferred upon hire, otherwise must be completed within one (1) year of employment.
  • Possession of FEMA Advanced Professional Series (APS) Certificate is preferred upon hire, otherwise must be completed within two (2) years of employment.
  • State of California EOC Position Credential within approximately two (2) years of employment. Must be maintained continually as a condition of employment.
  • IAEM Certified Emergency Manager within approximately six (6) years of employment. Must be maintained continually as a condition of employment.

Benefits

• Link to Benefits page

Company Description

The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408-535-1285, 711 (TTY), or via email at [email protected].