Budget Analyst

Job Description and Duties

The Fiscal Services Division’s Budget Branch manages and oversees budget development, monitoring, and financial planning activities for the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA). The branch supports programs in developing and maintaining their budgets, tracking expenditures, and aligning resources with program priorities. It provides clear guidance and training on budget policies and procedures, strengthens internal fiscal controls, supports continuous process improvements, and ensures compliance with applicable state and federal financial requirements.

Under direction of a Supervisor I, the incumbent performs analytical and technical work to support program budget analysis and fiscal reporting activities within Program Support Unit B. The position is responsible for analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and ensuring adherence to applicable budget policies and procedures. The incumbent contributes to the goals of the Section by promoting accurate financial oversight and compliance.

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Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for hybrid in-office work and in-state telework. The amount of telework is at the agency's discretion and is based on the California Air Resources Boards' (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in-person attendance is also required. 

The p ositions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria outlined in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense, as indicated on their duty statement.

PLP Language:

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

• Position located in a high-rise building.
• Requires being stationary, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
• Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.)
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
  

Special Requirements

Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how the applicant’s skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience, qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. CARB will not consider applicants who fail to provide an SOQ with their application. Resumes do not take place of the SOQ. 

• Require Name on SOQ, upper right corner
• Require Job Control Number on SOQ
• Maximum number of pages: 2, Arial 12 pt font, single-spaced, one-inch margins

Prepare and submit a response for each question below. 

1. Describe your experience in fiscal management including budget development, forecasting, and oversight and monitoring of division allotments and expenditures to ensure fiscal accuracy.

2. Describe your experience conducting research, analyzing data, and creating reports to make recommendations to management and/or program staff.

3. The Budget Office often has multiple competing priorities and deadlines. Describe how you keep your work organized and what methods you utilize to ensure your work is done timely and accurately.

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 related to budgeting, forecasting, accounting, and/or finance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to analyze large data sets
• Experience related to reviewing and editing Budget Change Proposals and/or similar technical documents
• Experience working with FI$Cal financial database or similar financial accounting systems

Benefits

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

• Gym
• Daycare facility
• Nearby (third-party) 
• Convenient to public transportation

Experience and Education

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times, and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of the United States course/degree equivalency.

Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at

Failure to submit all the required documentation will result in an incomplete application and disqualification from consideration for this position.

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 -
  • Statement of Qualifications (See Special Requirements section for further information)