PRINCIPAL PROJECT ANALYST

Department: City Administrator - Real Estate Division
Job class: 1824 Principal Project Analyst
Salary range: $143156/year to $174044
Role type: Temporary Exempt (TEX)
Hours: Full-time
Application Opening: Monday January 26 2026
Application Deadline:  Apply Immediately. Application filing will be open at least through 11:59 pm (PST) Friday February 6 2026 and will close any time thereafter.

Required Supplemental Questionnaire due at the time of application:  Type: Temporary Exempt (TEX) Full Time position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointment officer. The anticipated duration of this project position is thirty-six (36) months and will not result in an eligible list or permanent civil service hiring. Project-based positions cannot be ongoing or exceed 36 months. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position serves as a Principal Project Analyst responsible for overseeing and supporting departmental relocations tenant improvements and capital projects from concept through completion. The role focuses on ensuring projects are delivered on time within budget and in alignment with City standards objectives and regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Coordinate departmental relocations tenant improvements and capital projects from planning through completion assisting in defining project scopes schedules and budgets to align with City standards and objectives.

• Lead coordination of complex multi-departmental projects and contribute to long-term capital improvement and facility planning efforts.
• Develop a thorough understanding of public sector contracting permitting and capital project lifecycles to ensure effective project execution.
• Track project milestones budgets and deliverables while preparing progress and performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Evaluate existing project management processes and documentation practices identifying and implementing improvements for greater efficiency and standardization.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations policies and reporting requirements through accurate documentation and recordkeeping.
• Support the development and maintenance of project tracking tools templates and dashboards to improve transparency and performance monitoring.
• Serve as a liaison between City departments such as Public Works and Finance to facilitate project approvals contracting and coordination.
• Support contract administration monitor consultant and contractor performance and ensure deliverables meet established scope quality and schedule expectations.
• Prepare executive-level presentations reports and communications summarizing project status risks and performance outcomes.
• Develop and refine templates manuals and reference materials to support consistent project management practices.
• Analyze portfolio-wide project data to identify trends risks and opportunities for improvement and develop recommendations to enhance project delivery and resource utilization.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and five(5) years full-time equivalent experience performing professional-level analytical work. Qualifying professional-level analytical work includes analysis development administration and reporting in major programs and functions of an organization in the areas of budgets contracts grants policy or other functional areas related to the duties of positions in the 182X Class series.
• Substitution:
• Possession of a graduate degree (Masters degree or higher) from an accredited college or university with major coursework in specialized subject matter areas such as public or business administration management business law contract law public policy urban studies economics statistical analysis finance accounting or other fields of study closely related to the essential functions of positions in the Class series may be substituted for one (1) year of required experience.
• Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of 2 years). Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one year.

Note(s):

• One-year full-time employment is considered equivalent to 2000 hours (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40 hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.
• Applicants must meet minimum qualification requirements by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Project Management Expertise: Demonstrated experience managing complex capital projects departmental relocations or tenant improvements in a public sector or large institutional setting.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g. Microsoft Project Smartsheet Excel Power BI or similar platforms).
• Public Sector Knowledge: Familiarity with San Franciscos public contracting permitting and capital project delivery processes.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze project data budgets and performance metrics to inform decision-making and improve outcomes.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills including experience preparing executive-level reports presentations and stakeholder updates.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with multiple departments consultants and contractors.
• Process Improvement: Experience developing or refining project management processes templates or documentation standards.
• Certifications (Preferred): Possession of a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or similar certification.

Verification:
Please make sure it is clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application and/or departmental selection process.

Note: Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility disqualification or may lead to lower scores. Falsifying ones education training or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. 

Additional Information :

Selection Procedure/Examination Requirements
The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum qualifications. Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be implemented in order to determine candidates qualifications. Only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited to participate in the selection process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process.

Qualified applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must contact the Agency by phone at or if hearing impaired at (TTY).

Supplemental Questionnaire (Qualifying):

All candidates must complete a supplemental questionnaire as part of the employment application. Please see this link to submit the supplemental questionnaire:

• supplemental questionnaire will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications and will not be scored. All work experience education training and other information provided should also be included in the work history and/or education sections of your application and is subject to verification.

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  The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.

  
  

  Remote Work :

  No

  
  

  Employment Type :

  Full-time