Senior Budget Analyst | ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST, JC-498821

Department Information

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Job Description And Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing the more responsible, varied, and complex technical analytical staff services assignments regarding expenditures, reimbursements, and revenues.

The Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) assists management in forecasting expenditures related to budgeted expenditures, analyzes cash flow to support financial operations, gathers data and conducts analytical studies on various problems arising in connection with fiscal and financial administration as they relate to the accomplishment of accounting objectives. Gathers year-end accrual information and analyzes that information to ensure conformance with Financial Information System for California (Fi$Cal) system and compliance with the State Administrative Manual (SAM).

The incumbent works under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I, Chief of the Fiscal Services Unit (FSU).

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:

• A strong work ethic and team-oriented approach with a high level of interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility to maintain exceptional performance with constant changes.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced work environment.
• A high degree of organization with a consistently positive attitude and professional demeanor.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

An SOQ is a narrative discussion regarding how the applicant’s education, training, experience, and skill meet the Desirable Qualifications for the position. The SOQ responses are also evaluated for writing ability. Please address the SOQ by using specific examples of your education, training and experience.

For additional information on writing the SOQ, please visit How to Write Engaging SOQ's for CDPH.

Your SOQ must address the question below and it must be submitted in a separate Word document. Responses should not be longer than two pages, single-spaced, with 12 pt. font and 1-inch margins.

Describe your analytical experience in one or more of these areas:

Analytical experience is the process of studying a complex situation or issue to gain a better understanding and develop options to solve it.

• Budgeting: Effectively planning the use of resources (people, supplies, funds).
• Management analysis: Examining how funds are allocated, how tasks are coordinated and how decisions are made within an organization.
• Personnel: Conducting Human Resources activities.
• Planning: Developing goals and objectives, as well as the steps necessary to analyze, implement, assess, and monitor a program, project, or organizational unit.
• Program evaluation: Measuring the level of success, effectiveness, or efficiency through development and utilization of tools such as assessments, performance metrics, or evaluation criteria.
• Policy analysis: Evaluating current and alternative options, forecasting outcomes, and providing recommendations to decision makers based on evidence and analysis.

For each, please include the position(s) in which you performed these duties and the start and end dates (month and year) of each position.

PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials will not take the place of the SOQ. Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted. Applications received without an SOQ will be rejected.

Eligibility Information

If you are new to California State Service, you must take and pass the examination for this classification to be eligible for hire. Current state employees without transfer or list eligibility must also complete and pass the examination for this classification to qualify for this position.

Please visit the CalCareers/Exams web page to review the Associate Governmental Program Analyst exam bulletin.

Telework Information

This position may be eligible for telework up to three (3) days per week and is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters office subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the duty statement.

Final Filing Date: 12/4/2025

Job Code #: JC-498821

Position #(s): 580-530-5393-909

Working Title: Senior Budget Analyst

Classification: ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A

Work Location: Contra Costa County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.