Budget Analyst

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Budget Officer, the Analyst III independently performs and coordinates highly complex technical fiscal activities related to the development, preparation, justification, and administration of the Annual Budget of the Department of Justice. This includes the preparation of complex fiscal analyses and leading technical responsibility for special projects, as requested by the Executive Office. The incumbent functions as a highly skilled technical analyst responsible for independently resolving complex fiscal issues that have Department-wide budgetary and policy implications, including, but not limited to the migration effort to Fi$Cal.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Partial telework and/or in-office options are available. Schedules are based on business needs and may be re-evaluated as Department needs change.

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.
• Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-530430) and the title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.
• Please be certain that your application package is thorough and completely filled out describing in detail your background experience and/or education duties. All applications will be pre-screened and only the most qualified and competitive applicants will be included in the interview and hiring process.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required upon appointment.

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:

• Experience with California state budgeting, technical budget development and management of appropriations , budget augmentations, and fiscal administration.
• Experience with FI$Cal, including implementation, business operations, report validation, interfacing, testing, training, and change management.
• Experience conducting complex fiscal analyses, reconciliations, expenditure monitoring, and budget reporting.
• Ability to independently research, analyze, and resolve complex fiscal, budgetary, and system-related issues.
• Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills, including presenting recommendations to management and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

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

Examination Link

To be considered for the job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification.

Please note: A separate application is required for the examination and must be submitted to the address on the examination bulletin. Examination links can be found below:

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.
• School Transcripts
• Other - A Cover Letter is required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Describe your experience with Fi$Cal and complex fiscal analysis. Provide specific examples of your responsibilities, problem-solving approach, and coordination with stakeholders. Limit your response to no more than 750 words.

  Important Information:

  Applicants are prohibited from using artificial intelligence software (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude AI) in the creation of the Statement of Qualifications.