What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRINCIPAL PROGRAM BUDGET ANALYST I position at Department of Finance?
The incumbent serves as Finance's primary contact with one or more departments; develops expert fiscal and program knowledge in assigned area; identifies policy and program issues on which program analysis projects should be initiated; works with the department(s) to which assigned in preparation of the Governor's Budget; consults with line program managers regarding program; advises the Director of Finance and Governor's Office on decisions relating to the program budget and proposed legislation; has final authority to approve a wide range of financial documents that require Finance approval; carries out program analysis projects, using a variety of analytical techniques to evaluate program effectiveness and program alternatives; serves as a resources person in assigned program area to assist other staff conducting program analyses; and monitors program implementation.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
PRINCIPAL PROGRAM BUDGET ANALYST I
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Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-503496
Position #(s):
300-000-5270-XXX
Working Title:
Principal Program Budget Analyst I - Continuous
Classification:
PRINCIPAL PROGRAM BUDGET ANALYST I
$9,574.00 - $10,867.00
This position is eligible for an additional recruitment and retention pay differential (10% in the first year, and 15% in the second year).
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Are you looking for a position in a fast-paced, prestigious organization with great potential for personal development and career advancement? Would you find working with the top management in State Government and the State Legislature exciting and rewarding? If so, the Department of Finance offers a broad range of professional career paths in such areas as budgeting, accounting and auditing, information technology, economic and population research, and general administration. Look no further, apply today!
Finance currently has a hybrid telework model, which requires employees to work in the office a minimum of two days during the workweek with additional in office days required as needed and sometimes on short notice, for reasons such as hearings, site visits, or required in-person meetings or trainings. Implementation of Executive Order N-22-25 requiring four in-office work days has been postponed until July 1, 2026, but may be subject to change.
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:
Knowledge of, and experience in the preparation, justification, and analysis of budgets.
Excellent written communication skills and ability to pay attention to detail when reviewing work of subordinates to effectively meet the objectives of management and the Administration.
Strong analytical skills and experience resolving complex problems or issues.
Ability to plan, assign, organize, monitor and project workload to meet work demands.
Ability to take initiative; work independently; work under pressure to meet deadlines and easily adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships across all levels of government.
Ability to analyze, present ideas and information through effective verbal and written communication.
Knowledge of principles, practices, and trends of public finance and governmental budgeting and accounting; program budgeting techniques; and knowledge of the state budget and legislative processes.
Ability to use a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex governmental budgeting and managerial problems.
Knowledge of the budget portion of the FI$Cal system.
Salary : $114,888 - $130,404
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