Budget Analyst II

The incumbent is responsible for developing and administering campus budgets for specific functions or departments. Responsibilities cover most technical aspects of budgeting and related projects. Applies acquired job skills, and knowledge of budgeting policies, processes, and procedures to complete significant assignments, projects, and tasks of moderate technical scope and complexity. Works independently on most day-to-day assignments with general supervision on new assignments or projects to ensure alignment with objectives. Provides input for new programs and procedures, and works with stakeholders to resolve issues and discrepancies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Equivalent to two (2) years of relevant experience. (An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.)
• Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field. (Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown below may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a higher education or university setting.
• Experience in CSU or higher education budgeting or finance.
• Experience working with data query and reporting tools.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Financials and Human Resources or another large, complex enterprise financial system.
• Experience preparing budget materials for executive-level decision-making (e.g., variance analyses, funding proposals, or feasibility summaries).
• Experience supporting or coordinating financial system testing, upgrades, or integrations.
• Familiarity with position management processes in higher education or large organizations.
• Experience developing or maintaining budget models, templates, or dashboards to support planning and forecasting.

Compensation & Benefits

• Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Anticipated starting salary: $5,178 - $5,605 per month plus excellent paid benefits. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year.