Program Analyst – OCEO

Under the direction of the Director of Executive Program Management, the Program Analyst is responsible for supporting the administration of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (SMBMI) Executive Project Portfolio. The Program Analyst collaborates with the OCEO Director of Executive Program Management, Program Manager and departments to collect data, perform continuous monitoring, and reporting on initiative/project status. This role requires the successful candidate to obtain specialized knowledge of San Manuel’s Tribal and business operations. Working in a creative, fast-paced environment, the Program Analyst supports the SMBMI strategic priorities from inception to completion, contribute to professional quality communication material (presentations, memos, etc.) appropriate for executive leadership and Business Council/General Council audiences, in addition to assisting in educating team members on best practices and effective project execution.

A successful candidate has a track record of excellence operating in similar roles in complex organizations and has a reputation for exceptional judgment, emotional intelligence, personal integrity, and results-driven. This role requires the ability to communicate with multiple teams, coordinate activities/tasks among departments, contribute to cross-team alignment, collaboration, and information sharing.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Tracks, reports, and provides status on initiatives and projects to the executive team and Tribal leadership on a timely basis, as well as utilizes cross-organizational communication to help ensure strategic alignment.
• Works collaboratively with the Director of Executive Program Management and Program Manager to support initiatives/projects directly managed by the OCEO and/or department teams.
• Develops an overall understanding of the initiatives/projects in order to understand the scope, benefits, and dependencies, in addition to leveraging institutional knowledge to identify creative ways to achieve strategic initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Education/Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Computer Science, Economics, Marketing, Finance, Mathematics, or related field required; Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of directly related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and progressive, relevant and direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational/experience requirements indicated above.
• Experience with data visualization, reporting & dash boarding tools. Experience with SmartSheet preferred.
• Must have intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with MS Project and/or comparable project management tools.
• Ability to synthesize data from multiple streams of information and collection platforms to potential opportunities
• Ability to work in an ambiguous, flexible, fast-paced, environment and succeed as a self-starter and individual contributor, with minimal direct supervision.
• Able to conduct open source research and synthesize complex topics into succinct written and oral briefing material for executives.
• Employee must have experience demonstrating the utmost discretion and confidentiality, as they will have access to confidential information.
• Displays exceptional judgment, emotional intelligence, personal integrity, and the ability to drive results while demonstrating strict professional decorum.
• Must maintain a strict level of confidentiality and act in a manner consistent with all legal and regulatory requirements and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Must be personable and professional, capable of using caution and discretion in communication.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

• At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.
• A qualified candidate/employee must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as determined by the company’s insurance carrier.

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and San Manuel Casino will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with applicable law.

As one of the largest private employers in the Inland Empire, San Manuel deeply cares about the future, growth and well-being of its employees. Join our team today!

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