Budget Analyst III

This position’s responsibilities are carried out independently under general supervision. The incumbent is responsible for performing advanced budget analysis work by exercising lead oversight for most projects and responsibilities. Applies advanced budgeting job skills, detailed knowledge of budgeting policies and procedures, project management skills, and organizational and stakeholder acumen to complete substantive assignments, projects, and related work of significant technical scope and complexity. Exercises advanced discernment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. In collaboration with management, oversees, assesses, formulates, and evaluates programs, policies, and procedures. Work is focused on ensuring alignment with overall objectives and may provide lead work direction with accountability for results.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Equivalent to four (4) 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: $5,877 - $6,361 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.