Principal Budget Analyst; Financial ANL CX

Principal Budget Analyst (FINANCIAL ANL 4 CX)

Reporting to the Director of Program Budget and Policy within the Office of Budget and Institutional Analysis, the Principal Budget Analyst provides expert analysis, information, and recommendations to senior campus leadership on budget policy and implementation across assigned program areas and cross‑cutting projects or processes.

Key responsibilities include developing, interpreting, and implementing highly complex budget concepts; analyzing budget proposals and resource requests; conducting special studies on budgetary issues that require synthesis of large data sets; and collaborating across all levels of management to formulate data‑driven recommendations on budget policy development and implementation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education Policy, Public Policy, Public Administration, Statistics, Economics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience analyzing budget proposals and policies, or performing high‑level financial management tasks in a multi‑fund source environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office programs for distilling data from large sets and presenting findings to campus decision makers and stakeholders.
• Strong oral and written communication skills appropriate for individual, group, and formal presentations.
• Proactive analytical, problem‑diagnosis, problem‑solving, and management skills to independently research, develop, and recommend solutions.
• Organizational skills to plan, coordinate, set priorities, multitask, and adapt to changing priorities on multiple projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Policy, Higher Education Policy, or a related field.
• Experience working in a higher‑education institution or with higher‑education policy.
• Familiarity with UC financial and budget concepts, processes, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of campus organization and the relationship between academic, administrative, and support units and their activities.

• 45% – Budget and Policy Analysis
• 45% – Budget Planning and Coordination
• 10% – University Service and Special Projects

• Salary or Pay Range: $94,700 – $177,300 per year (Department budgeted salary range: $94,700 – $136,000 per year).
• Salary Frequency:
  Monthly
• Salary Grade: 164
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  FINANCIAL ANL 4 CX
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule):
  Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Location:
  
  Davis, CA
• Union Representation:
  Yes – CX
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• Hybrid work (mix of on‑site and remote)
• Apply By Date:
  January 12, 2026 at 11:59 pm
• Recruitment Period:
  One month – Applicants screened after two weeks and then weekly. Position may be filled prior to removal date.

• High‑quality, low‑cost medical plans with family coverage options.
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums.
• Extensive leave benefits, including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave.
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time under UC policies or collective bargaining agreements.
• Continuing Education allowance and Education Reimbursement Program.
• Access to free professional development courses.
• Work Life and Wellness programs and resources.
• On‑site Employee Assistance Program with free mental health services.
• Supplemental insurance options, including life, disability, pet, and legal coverage.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Student Loan Repayment Assistance for qualified roles.
• Retirement benefit options (Pension and other retirement savings plans).

• Standing – occasional up to 3 hours
• Walking – occasional up to 3 hours
• Sitting – frequent 3–6 hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0–25 lbs – occasional up to 3 hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0–25 lbs – occasional up to 3 hours
• Bending/Stooping – occasional up to 3 hours
• Squatting/Kneeling – occasional up to 3 hours
• Twisting – occasional up to 3 hours
• Reaching overhead – occasional up to 3 hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion – frequent 3–6 hours

• Sustained attention and concentration – frequent 3–6 hours
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