Business Analyst

Join the City of Modesto as our next Business Analyst and help shape the future of our local economy! In this dynamic role, you'll build relationships with businesses, analyze key economic data, and support programs that attract investment, create jobs, and strengthen our community. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for economic development and making an impact, we’d love to meet you!

Upcoming Salary Increases and Incentives:

3% COLA effective 7/1/2026

2.5% Education Incentive - Bachelor's Degree

5% Education Incentive - Master's Degree

The Community & Economic Development Department is seeking a Business Analyst to advance the City’s economic development initiatives through data-driven insights, process optimization, and strategic program support, including coordination of the City’s cannabis program. This position is responsible for transforming departmental and citywide data into actionable intelligence that informs policy, improves operational efficiency, and enhances customer experience within development and business attraction processes. The Business Analyst will analyze market trends, support economic development strategies, and manage key data systems. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional analytical capability, strong business insight, and the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders to advance organizational goals.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Due to the volume of applications received, resumes will not be screened for the purpose of determining who is most qualified to compete in the testing process. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application with complete information and adequate detail. Do not substitute any part of the application form with the words "see resume". The following information is provided for you to use as a reference and as a planning tool. Human Resources is unable to schedule make-up examinations.

Applicants may be screened to the most qualified and invited to continue to the next phase of the testing process which may include an oral board interview. 

Tentative Schedule:

Oral Board Interviews

Week of July 19, 2026

The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire. The City of Modesto does not sponsor H-1B Visas. Salary offered depends on candidate’s experience.

Salary Range: $90,584.00 - $115,606.40

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience and Training Guidelines:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Three years of increasingly responsible experience in business and community development, redevelopment project management, or real estate finance and development.

Training:

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, economics, engineering, or a related field.

License of Certificate:

Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license