What are the responsibilities and job description for the Budget Analyst position at CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation?
Job Description And Duties
The Budget Management Branch provides budgetary and fiscal support for the CDCR’s multi-billion dollar budget. The Branch is responsible for developing the Department’s budget. This is accomplished through several processes including: Budget Change Proposals, Population Adjustments, the legislative approval process and legislative changes, and various other adjustments. The Branch is tasked with determining and distributing funding levels to the various organizations and institutions via the allotment process.
Under supervision of a Supervisor I in the Budget Management Branch (BMB), acts as primary budget contact for assigned programs, divisions, institutions and/or juvenile facilities and performs analytical work of less complexity as it relates to the preparation and maintenance of the Department's budget. This position requires the incumbent to communicate effectively (orally and in writing); develop and maintain knowledge and skill level related to specific tasks, methodologies, materials, tools, and equipment; complete assignments in a timely manner and adhere to departmental policies and procedures.
The California Department of Corrections Rehabilitation (CDCR) Headquarters has implemented a new automated system to streamline the hiring process. The Human Resources Technology System (HRTS) is an intuitive, user-friendly system that provides the applicant access to real-time updates throughout the hiring process. HRTS will require new candidates to set up an account, which allows them to track their application’s progress. Through their account portal, candidates will also be able to provide any additional information needed in the hiring process, including setting up interviews as needed. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from DoNotReply@cdcr.ns2cloud.com or DoNotReply@CDCR (depending on the email provider), with direction on creating and/or accessing their account.
For HRTS communication, this is in reference to Job Requisitions (JR) 3725.
CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.
Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
The position(s) is eligible for hybrid telework, in accordance with
the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Job Code #:
JC-514270
Position #(s):
065-520-5157-814
065-520-5157-876
065-520-5157-817
Working Title:
Budget Analyst
Classification:
ANALYST I
$3,861.00 - $4,839.00 A
$4,181.00 - $5,233.00 B
$5,014.00 - $6,276.00 C
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Shall Consider:
ANALYST II
$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A
# of Positions:
3
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Vision
We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through
education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice
programs.
Mission
To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their
communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.
Commitment
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.
CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.
CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.
Fiscal Services
Budget Management Branch
Sacramento
Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their successful reintegration into our communities.
Special Requirements
Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
Candidates new to CDCR are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by departmental annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
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:
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:
Statement of Qualifications
A Statement of Qualifications is a narrative discussion, no more than one page in length, single spaced, 11 point Arial font, and should address the following:
To obtain list eligibility for the Analyst I/II, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the exam CalCareers , CalCareers .
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.
The Budget Management Branch provides budgetary and fiscal support for the CDCR’s multi-billion dollar budget. The Branch is responsible for developing the Department’s budget. This is accomplished through several processes including: Budget Change Proposals, Population Adjustments, the legislative approval process and legislative changes, and various other adjustments. The Branch is tasked with determining and distributing funding levels to the various organizations and institutions via the allotment process.
Under supervision of a Supervisor I in the Budget Management Branch (BMB), acts as primary budget contact for assigned programs, divisions, institutions and/or juvenile facilities and performs analytical work of less complexity as it relates to the preparation and maintenance of the Department's budget. This position requires the incumbent to communicate effectively (orally and in writing); develop and maintain knowledge and skill level related to specific tasks, methodologies, materials, tools, and equipment; complete assignments in a timely manner and adhere to departmental policies and procedures.
The California Department of Corrections Rehabilitation (CDCR) Headquarters has implemented a new automated system to streamline the hiring process. The Human Resources Technology System (HRTS) is an intuitive, user-friendly system that provides the applicant access to real-time updates throughout the hiring process. HRTS will require new candidates to set up an account, which allows them to track their application’s progress. Through their account portal, candidates will also be able to provide any additional information needed in the hiring process, including setting up interviews as needed. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from DoNotReply@cdcr.ns2cloud.com or DoNotReply@CDCR (depending on the email provider), with direction on creating and/or accessing their account.
For HRTS communication, this is in reference to Job Requisitions (JR) 3725.
CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.
Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
The position(s) is eligible for hybrid telework, in accordance with
the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- ANALYST I
- ANALYST II
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-514270
Position #(s):
065-520-5157-814
065-520-5157-876
065-520-5157-817
Working Title:
Budget Analyst
Classification:
ANALYST I
$3,861.00 - $4,839.00 A
$4,181.00 - $5,233.00 B
$5,014.00 - $6,276.00 C
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Shall Consider:
ANALYST II
$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A
# of Positions:
3
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Vision
We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through
education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice
programs.
Mission
To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their
communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.
Commitment
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.
CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.
CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.
Fiscal Services
Budget Management Branch
Sacramento
Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their successful reintegration into our communities.
Special Requirements
Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
Candidates new to CDCR are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by departmental annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
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:
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 writing (including analytical writing), interpersonal, and communication skills
- Ability to prepare and deliver presentation materials and information
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of staff, stakeholders, and business partners
- Ability to handle and adjust to multiple assignments, priorities, and critical deadlines
- Ability to recognize sensitive issues and use tact and discretion when discussing and negotiating them
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
- Ability to work independently, cooperatively, and effectively
- Demonstrate good work habits, an adherence to all policies and procedures, and a commitment to exceptional performance of duties in a service-oriented manner
- Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued
Statement of Qualifications
A Statement of Qualifications is a narrative discussion, no more than one page in length, single spaced, 11 point Arial font, and should address the following:
- How does your education, training, and experience relate to the desirable qualifications listed in this job bulletin?
- Describe your experience working on multiple projects with tight deadlines. What were the challenges you encountered and how did you address them?
- Describe the customer service based skills you have utilized to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, co-workers, and external customers.
To obtain list eligibility for the Analyst I/II, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the exam CalCareers , CalCareers .
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.