Budget Analyst

Job Description and Duties

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented analysts to join the Budget Bureau. This position provides critical fiscal support to departmental programs and plays a key role in the development and administration of the Governor’s Budget. Budget Bureau analysts work in a fast-paced, budget-focused environment that directly contributes to the Department’s ability to serve and protect California’s most vulnerable children, adults, and families.

The ideal candidate possesses awareness of financial management skills, including experience working with multiple funding sources, planning and monitoring expenditures, and preparing accurate fiscal reports and analytical tools. This role requires the ability to manage and validate complex financial data, ensure the accuracy and completeness of fiscal documents, and maintain high standards of analytical precision.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the awareness of/ability to research financial resource availability by reviewing historical data, legislative changes, budget documents, and state and federal guidance. They must be able to document findings clearly and comprehensively to support informed fiscal decision-making.

This position also requires strong communication skills and the ability to present financial information to program staff, management, and other stakeholders. Analysts must be proficient in using tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and written reports to convey complex fiscal concepts in a clear and organized manner.

Analysts in the Budget Bureau support the Department’s mission by ensuring programs have the fiscal resources needed to deliver essential services statewide. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to public service while gaining valuable experience in state government budgeting and fiscal policy.

The Department of Social Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

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Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for Hybrid work. In-person attendance is required based on the operational needs of the position and in accordance with the Statewide Hybrid Telework Policy, Government Code section 14200, and any applicable department telework requirements. The successful candidate must reside in California at the time of appointment. Proof of California residency may be required.
Please note: Regular commute is not compensable.

Special Requirements

Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified for this position.

Do not include any confidential information in any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.

When preparing your Statement of Qualifications, please follow these guidelines:

*The information you provide must be complete and presented in a clear and concise manner.

*Your Statement of Qualifications must be typewritten using Arial 12-point font

*Limit your response to no more than a total of two (2) typewritten pages.

*Responses need to include the question and must be numbered in the same order. Applications submitted without the Supplemental Questionnaire will not be considered

Statement of Qualifications Questions

1. Please describe your knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience performing financial analyst duties or similar type of work. Be sure to include any software or databases you used, reports you analyzed or created, and how they were used.

2. How do you approach prioritizing multiple duties, project and/or responsibilities? Include how you handle meeting conflicting, and/or overlapping deadlines.

3. Please describe your experience explaining policies and/or procedures to internal and/or external customers. Include whether the communication was written, verbal or both.

You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is inaccurate or incomplete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history.

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for 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:

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience tracking budgets, expenditures, or project progress.

• Demonstrates sound judgment.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong organizational and record management skills.

• Effective team collaboration skills.

• Strong customer service skills with the ability to resolve issues and provide informed recommendations.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, and database software.

• Knowledge of basic grant and contract processes.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package that includes medical coverage, CalPERS pension upon retirement, two weeks paid vacation per year, two weeks paid sick leave per year, two paid Professional Development Days, one paid Personal Holiday, pre-tax parking fee program.

TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT

• Public transit (mass transit) passes.

o 100 percent discount on public transit passes sold by state agencies, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

o 100 percent reimbursement on public transit passes purchased by state employees, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.

• Vanpool drivers and riders

o 100 percent reimbursement on the monthly fee, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.

Click here to view all the attractive benefits available to state employees! Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 - Salaries do not reflect reductions from the Personal Leave Program, please see the applicable Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for additional information on the length and percentage of reductions.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications - (SOQ) Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission.