What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRINCIPAL PROGRAM BUDGET ANALYST II position at Department of Finance?
Under the general direction of the Assistant Program Budget Manager, the incumbent is responsible for supervising the development, analyses, review, and formulation of recommendations regarding budgetary, fiscal and policy matters. 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; advises the Director of Finance and Governor's Office on fiscal and policy decisions relating to programs and legislation; has final authority to approve a wide range of financial documents that require Finance approval; represents Finance at legislative hearings.
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 II
PRINCIPAL PROGRAM BUDGET ANALYST III
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Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-503499
Position #(s):
300-000-5271-XXX
Working Title:
Principal Program Budget Analyst II/III - Continuous
Classification:
PRINCIPAL PROGRAM BUDGET ANALYST II
$10,048.00 - $11,411.00
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.
Shall Consider:
PRINCIPAL PROGRAM BUDGET ANALYST III
$10,536.00 - $11,968.00
This position is eligible for an additional recruitment and retention pay differential (10% in the first year, and 15% in the second year).
# 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.
Supervisory experiences as demonstrated by the ability to coordinate and supervise the work of others to ensure projects are satisfactorily completed in a timely fashion.
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.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of effective program management and supervision.
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 : $120,576 - $136,932
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