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County of San Mateo

Human Services Analyst II - Limited Term

County of San Mateo, California, Missouri, United States, 65018

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Human Services Analyst II - Limited Term Be among the first 25 applicants. This role pays a range of $96,616.00/yr – $120,702.40/yr. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Are you interested in being part of a collaborative team working to end homelessness in San Mateo County? Bring your analytical skills, collaborative approach, and contract and grant experience to the Human Services Agency (HSA) Center on Homelessness.

The

Human Services Agency (HSA)

is seeking a qualified

Homeless Programs Analyst (Human Services Analyst II)

to provide a variety of analytical and administrative services for assigned programs, including program and fiscal planning, contract monitoring, program evaluation, negotiating and writing contracts and grants, administering grants, data analysis, coordinating projects, developing policies and procedures, providing technical assistance, and acting as liaison to other County departments and partnering agencies.

Key responsibilities include:

Conducting program and fiscal planning, contract monitoring, and program evaluation.

Negotiating and writing contracts, RFPs, grant applications, and reports.

Administering grants and managing grant tracking and reporting.

Analyzing data and creating reports or dashboards.

Project management, including creating project documents, tracking status, and conducting follow‑ups.

Providing technical assistance to contractors and service providers on standards and best practices.

Coordinating volunteer projects and community involvement, such as the bi‑annual One Day Homeless Count.

Acting as liaison with community organizations and other stakeholders.

Competencies

Experience in contract development and monitoring, planning and coordinating projects.

Experience in grant administration.

Experience in service program design, process review, use of data for performance improvement, and evaluation of outcomes.

Knowledge of technological systems used to administer programs and generate data reports.

Working knowledge of social and economic issues affecting low‑income children, families, and communities.

Strong interpersonal, facilitation, analytical, public speaking, and project management skills.

Excellent oral and written communication, collaboration, and customer‑service orientation.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.

Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and the Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Cultural competence in working with diverse communities.

Bachelor's degree in social service, public health, policy, or public administration strongly preferred.

Master's degree preferred.

Understanding of safety net programs, homeless prevention services, and related regulations is preferred.

Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that likely provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical way to qualify for a Human Services Analyst II is two years of experience performing journey‑level administrative and analytical duties in a human‑services or related agency.

Knowledge of

Principles and practices of public administration.

Principles and practices of the specific program area to which assigned.

Principles and practices of contract development, negotiation, and monitoring.

Principles, practices, and techniques of administrative and programmatic research and analysis.

Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and County program policies and guidelines.

Computer applications related to the work.

Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and standard office equipment.

Skills / Abilities

Develop and evaluate proposals; negotiate contracts and agreements.

Develop, monitor, and analyze budgets and program performance.

Plan, coordinate, and implement administrative and programmatic research and analysis.

Analyze, interpret and apply various regulations and requirements.

Train staff and provide technical and programmatic assistance.

Plan, coordinate, and conduct special events and projects.

Establish and maintain effective relationships with grantors, subcontractors, County staff, elected officials, the public, and others.

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Compile and analyze data; draw conclusions; prepare and present effective reports.

Exercise independent judgment within policy and regulatory guidelines.

Application / Examination This is a limited‑term recruitment. Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to the regular employment application form. The Human Services Agency will screen materials after the recruitment closes. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly for a departmental interview.

All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through subsequent phases of the examination. All examinations will be conducted virtually or in person and applicants must participate at their own expense.

Important Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County’s website, click the

Apply

button. If you are not on the County’s website, go to

https://jobs.smcgov.org

to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

Recruitment Schedule Final Filing Date: Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST

Departmental Interviews: TBD

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Other

Industries Government Administration

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