Budget Analyst - Hybrid Telework

Job Description and Duties

Are you interested in a challenging, yet exciting career in the budgeting world? We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals, who can work individually as well as in a team environment. Apply to be an Analyst with the Department of State Hospitals!

Under direction of the Supervisor I, the Analyst II will be the lead liaison to the state hospitals, performing duties and responsibilities of average difficulty related to operational budget by coordinating and assisting in the development, implementation, monitoring, control and administration of the various appropriations that comprise the annual budget for the Department of State Hospitals (DSH). The analyst works under minimal supervision and may communicate with departmental staff at all levels, as well as staff of the Department of Finance, the California Health and Human Services Agency, the Legislative Analyst’s Office and the Legislature.

This position requires Microsoft Excel experience, including the development and utilization of formulas and methodologies. The analyst will cross train in alternative assignments within Budgets and Financial Forecasting.

Willing to consider an Analyst I. Duties will reflect the appropriate position candidate is hired into.

***Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey:

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• This position reports to the Allenby Building in Sacramento County and may be eligible and considered for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies, operational needs, and management approval. Employees are currently required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25 . Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs. The incumbent may also be required to travel throughout California as needed, with prior notice.
• DSH-Sacramento is located at an 11-floor high rise building.

Special Requirements

***While US mail applications are still accepted, applying electronically through your CalCareers account is strongly encouraged.***

NOTE: If applying by mail, please do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 10) with your completed State Application (STD 678). This page is for examination use only.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification, resumes and/or Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of the STD 678. You must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e., list, transfer, SROA/Surplus, reinstatement, etc.), classification title, position number, and job control number in the Examination/Job Title section. 

*** Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DSH accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:

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Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to promote trust and credibility with customers and peers
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment while demonstrating initiative, integrity, ownership, and accountability
• Budget experience including allocations, projections, trend analysis, costings, etc.
• Ability to effectively analyze issues; ask relevant, probing questions; define problems; and recommend effective solutions
• Knowledge of departmental budget policies, procedures, and programs (e.g. Budget Change Proposals, Budget Letters, etc.)
• Experience in developing and presenting information/materials to diverse groups orally, in writing, and in charts Strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, attention to detail, all while maintaining accuracy Ability to adjust priorities with a quick turnaround and/or time constraints
• Strong skills utilizing Microsoft Office products including TEAMS, Outlook, Word, and Excel with Pivot Tables

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Benefits include: Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, 11 Paid State Holidays, one (1), eight (8) hours, Paid Personal Holiday and two (2), (16) hours, Paid Professional Development Days (PDD) per fiscal year; excellent Health, Vision and Dental insurance plans; Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; Alternate Workweek Schedules and Flextime; and, enrollment in the CalPERS retirement system.

Statement of Qualifications

SOQ: To be considered for an interview, SOQ must be typed in 12-point, Arial font, and be no more than 1 page. Include your name and JC number in the top right corner and address the following questions (include the numbering):

1. Describe your experience working with allocations, projections, trend analysis, etc.
2. Describe your experience with the duties as described in this Duty Statement.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other -

  Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on a pattern of education from classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your TRANSCRIPTS along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position.

  Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on experience must state that in the bypass notes for this requirement.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see the Statement of Qualifications section at the bottom of this job advertisement for more details.

  Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ, as requested (i.e. respond to questions asked), may be disqualified.
  If information is duplicated on the Resume, Application, and/or SOQ, it must be consistent in all areas.