Principal Program Budget Analyst II/III - Continuous

Under the general direction of the Assistant Program Budget Manager, the incumbent is responsible for supervising the development, analyses, review, and formulation of recommendations regarding budgetary, fiscal and policy matters. The incumbent serves as Finance's primary contact with one or more departments; develops expert fiscal and program knowledge in assigned area; identifies policy and program issues on which program analysis projects should be initiated; works with the department(s) to which assigned in preparation of the Governor's Budget; advises the Director of Finance and Governor's Office on fiscal and policy decisions relating to programs and legislation; has final authority to approve a wide range of financial documents that require Finance approval; represents Finance at legislative hearings.


You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PRINCIPAL PROGRAM BUDGET ANALYST II
• PRINCIPAL PROGRAM BUDGET ANALYST III

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-503499


Position #(s):
300-000-5271-XXX

Working Title:
Principal Program Budget Analyst II/III - Continuous


Classification:
PRINCIPAL PROGRAM BUDGET ANALYST II $10,048.00 - $11,411.00 This position is eligible for an additional recruitment and retention pay differential (10% in the first year, and 15% in the second year).
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.


Shall Consider:
PRINCIPAL PROGRAM BUDGET ANALYST III
$10,536.00 - $11,968.00 This position is eligible for an additional recruitment and retention pay differential (10% in the first year, and 15% in the second year).


# of Positions:
Multiple


Work Location:
Sacramento County


Telework:
Hybrid


Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time


Department Information
Are you looking for a position in a fast-paced, prestigious organization with great potential for personal development and career advancement? Would you find working with the top management in State Government and the State Legislature exciting and rewarding? If so, the Department of Finance offers a broad range of professional career paths in such areas as budgeting, accounting and auditing, information technology, economic and population research, and general administration. Look no further, apply today!

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Special Requirements Finance currently has a hybrid telework model, which requires employees to work in the office a minimum of two days during the workweek with additional in office days required as needed and sometimes on short notice, for reasons such as hearings, site visits, or required in-person meetings or trainings. Implementation of Executive Order N-22-25 requiring four in-office work days has been postponed until July 1, 2026, but may be subject to change.


Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).


Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).


How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:


Address for Mailing Application Packages


You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:


Department of Finance
DOF Human Resources Office
Attn: Erika Gonzalez
915 L Street, Suite 1235


Sacramento , CA 95814


Address for Drop-Off Application Packages


You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:


Department of Finance
DOF Human Resources Office
Erika Gonzalez
915 L Street, Suite 1235


Sacramento , CA 95814
Human Resource Office is closed from 12:00pm-1:00pm (PST) daily.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM


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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.


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:

• Knowledge of, and experience in the preparation, justification, and analysis of budgets.
• Excellent written communication skills and ability to pay attention to detail when reviewing work of subordinates to effectively meet the objectives of management and the Administration.
• Supervisory experiences as demonstrated by the ability to coordinate and supervise the work of others to ensure projects are satisfactorily completed in a timely fashion.
• Strong analytical skills and experience resolving complex problems or issues.

• Ability to plan, assign, organize, monitor and project workload to meet work demands.
• Ability to take initiative; work independently; work under pressure to meet deadlines and easily adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships across all levels of government.
• Ability to analyze, present ideas and information through effective verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and trends of public finance and governmental budgeting and accounting; program budgeting techniques; and knowledge of the state budget and legislative processes.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of effective program management and supervision.
• Ability to use a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex governmental budgeting and managerial problems.
• Knowledge of the budget portion of the FI$Cal system.

Benefits
For general information related to benefits with the State of California, please click here: State Employees - CalHR Benefits Website .

Finance employees are excluded from collective bargaining and are eligible to receive the following enhanced benefits:

• Enhanced medical, dental, and disability benefits
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Additional hour of Vacation/Annual Leave
• Excluded employees are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding

For more details about employee benefits, visit the Department of Finance's website here .


Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website:
Human Resources Contact:
Erika Gonzalez
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Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Kelly Teeple
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Examination Information


To establish eligibility for the Principal Program Budget Analyst II (PPBA II) classification, you must take and pass the online Principal Program Budget Analyst II (PPBA II) exam and meet the minimum qualifications for the PPBA II classification.

To establish eligibility for the Principal Program Budget Analyst III (PPBA III) classification, you must take and pass the online Principal Program Budget Analyst III (PPBA III) exam and meet the minimum qualifications for the PPBA III classification.

These examinations are given on a promotional basis; therefore, you must also meet one of the promotional exam criteria indicated in the examination bulletins.


Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.


It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.