With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.

This position is one of three Senior Budget Analysts in the Budget, Policy and Strategic Planning Division under the Finance Department. The Senior Budget Analyst is responsible for key portions of the development of budget, day-to-day budget work, and other special citywide projects. The Senior Budget Analyst may represent the division and Budget Manager at various department meetings and other governmental or community meetings.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate will have extensive technical knowledge in budgeting and/or other areas of finance. They will have strong interpersonal and communication skills and embrace the opportunity to work in the team-oriented and fast-paced Budget Office. The ideal candidate will be able to prepare and present their work to staff, management and City Council. Direct experience in conducting operational and fiscal analysis, budget review and analysis, and/or other complex analyses is preferred.

Under general direction, the Senior Budget Analyst performs highly responsible, complex, and varied financial and analytical work related to the City budget functions; conducts operational and fiscal analysis, budget review and analysis, and other complex analyses; evaluates impact of new or proposed legislation; and coordinates activities of the Budget Office with other departments, divisions, and/or outside agencies.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This advanced journey-level classification in the Budget Analyst series is located in the Budget Office and is populated with multiple incumbents. This classification is distinguished from the Principal Budget Analyst in that the latter is a team leader providing work direction and technical guidance to senior and entry-level budget analysts, performs the more complex and difficult projects, possesses a higher-level of technical and communication skills, and may supervise staff. The Senior Budget Analyst is distinguished from the Budget Analyst in that the former performs higher-level, complex financial and analytical work with a very high degree of independence and responsibility and may supervise Budget Analysts. This classification is distinguished from other analyst classes with financial responsibilities by the duties performed for development of the citywide budget and coordination with key fiscal staff from operating departments.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General direction is provided by the Budget Manager or higher-level management staff. Responsibilities may include direct or indirect supervision of professional, technical, or clerical staff.

• Conducts complex studies, surveys, and focus groups; collects information of difficult operational and financial problems; compiles and analyzes information, develops and evaluates options, prepares and presents recommendations for review by management.
• Assists in development and implementation of policies, procedures, goals, objectives and priorities.
• Conducts complex studies and surveys pertaining to administration, personnel and operations; identifies issues; formulates and presents recommendations and options for addressing issues.
• Coordinates and participates in the preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets; manages department procurement; authorizes expenditures in accordance with budget; assists in monitoring and controlling budget activities.
• Serves as the lead in developing budgets and forecasts with program directors.
• Provides complex analysis of expenditures for each program, re-forecasts and develops new budgets.
• Evaluates or assists in the evaluation of new or proposed legislation, rules, and regulations; confers with affected parties; determines potential impacts to City operations and finances, and reports findings; analyzes, interprets, and applies policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Coordinates activities of the Budget Office with City departments and divisions, and with outside agencies; meets with citizen groups, represents the City in the community, at meetings, and at conferences.
• Reviews council reports to ensure financial information is accurate and that policy issues have been addressed in advance.
• Prepares and/or oversees the preparation of council reports for the Budget Office.
• Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and techniques of public administration and public policy.
• Principles and practices of organizational, financial, and policy analysis.
• Principles and practices of organization, management, supervision, and team building.
• Principles, methods, and practices of municipal finance, budgeting, and accounting.
• Advanced research and analytical methods, techniques, and procedures.
• Project management.
• Computer applications including spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation software.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations.

Skill in:

• Use of modern office equipment, including computers, computer applications and software.

Ability to:

• Analyze a variety of complex financial and organizational problems, and make sound policy and procedural recommendations.
• Define problem, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Analyze and interpret financial reports.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing using all communication mediums.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, and policies.
• Prepare comprehensive and accurate reports.
• Work effectively with sensitive and confidential information in a political environment.
• Adjust to rapidly shifting priorities and timelines.
• Work effectively in a team environment with departmental and citywide staff.
• Facilitate groups.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Experience:

Four years of progressively responsible professional-level budget, accounting, and/or financial administrative and analytical experience including three years journey-level experience in forecasting, strategic planning, policy analysis, or financial analysis. Municipal experience is desirable.

Education:

Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration or a related field.

Substitution:

A Master's degree in one of the above fields may substitute for one year of required experience.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
• If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
• If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
• Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

2. Training and Experience Exam: (Weighted 100%) – The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:

• Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.

3. Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Senior Budget Analyst examination.

4. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)– All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS:

For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment;
• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org; or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726