Senior Level City Administrator Jobs

Senior level city administrator jobs place experienced professionals at the helm of municipal operations, with full ownership of policy execution, cross-departmental leadership, and the strategic initiatives that move communities forward. Roles are predominantly on-site, concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like Burns & McDonnell, UCB, and University of Missouri-Kansas City hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles39
Top stateMissouri
Top employerBurns & McDonnell
Top cityKansas City, MO
Work type75% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Internal Audit Manager - Financial Institutions Advisory (New York City)
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Internal Audit Manager - Financial Institutions Advisory (New York City)
Huron Consulting Group
New York, New York
Accounting
Audit
Compliance & Risk
$125k - $192k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in finance
5,001-10,000

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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, Translational Critical Materials / UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY
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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, Translational Critical Materials / UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Data Science
Doctoral degree
5,001-10,000

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PROFESSOR, CMCE Distinguished Chair in Translational Critical Materials Processing / UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY
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PROFESSOR, CMCE Distinguished Chair in Translational Critical Materials Processing / UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Data Science
Doctoral degree
5,001-10,000

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City Controller
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City Controller
City of Albuquerque
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Accounting
Business Operations
$143k - $150k/yr
Master's degree in accounting
5,001-10,000

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Key Account Manager Sr./ New York City
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Key Account Manager Sr./ New York City
UCB
New York, New York
Customer Success
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$160k - $210k/yr
Managed care
5,001-10,000

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Senior Level City Administrator Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Burns & McDonnell21
  • UCB2
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City2
  • Axon1
  • Zoox1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services21
  • Healthcare & Medical Services3
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals3
  • Education2
  • Retail1

Senior Level City Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level city administrator job?

Employers at this level look for candidates who have already led complex municipal functions, managed large budgets, and built or restructured teams. A graduate degree in public administration or a related field strengthens your candidacy, but demonstrated outcomes matter more: documented efficiency gains, successful capital projects, and experience advising elected officials or city councils all give you a clear edge over other applicants.

Which companies hire senior level city administrators?

Companies hiring senior level city administrators right now include Burns & McDonnell, UCB, and University of Missouri-Kansas City, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from municipal governments, regional authorities, and public sector consulting firms that need experienced leaders to manage city-wide operations and long-term planning.

Are there remote senior level city administrator jobs?

Yes, though most roles in this field are on-site given the nature of municipal governance. About 25% of senior level city administrator openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve policy advisory, consulting, or administrative oversight work rather than direct day-to-day management of city departments and staff.

What makes a city administrator role senior level?

Senior level city administrator roles carry authority over entire departments or major operational divisions, not just individual projects. Expectations include setting strategic priorities, making high-stakes budget decisions, mentoring junior administrators, and reporting directly to elected leadership or city councils. The scope is organization-wide, the accountability is public-facing, and the technical depth required reflects years of hands-on municipal management experience.

Which industries hire the most senior level city administrators?

Senior Level city administrator roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they require experienced administrators to manage the scale, compliance demands, and community accountability that define public-sector and government-adjacent operations.