Education Fiscal Services Consultant

Job Posting: EDUCATION FISCAL SERVICES CONSULTANT

Department of Education

JC-530438

$8,237.00 - $10,310.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/8/2026

Do you want to be part of an outstanding team that supports the state's 2,000+ local educational agencies in providing a world-class education to all of California's students? Are you passionate about problem solving and data accuracy to fund California schools? If you are interested in working in an exciting environment surrounded by a team of enthusiastic and self-motivated people, then look no further!

The School Fiscal Services Division (SFSD) of the California Department of Education (CDE) is the right team for you. SFSD core values include Teamwork, Integrity, Customer Service, and Continuous Improvement.

Under direction of the Financial Accountability and Information Services (FAIS) Unit Administrator, this position facilitates transparency and accountability by informing the public and the Legislature of the impacts of the state budget on the pay and benefits of the education workforce through the implementation of the School Employees Salary and Benefits Data Collection (SESBDC), data analysis and preparation of reports to the Legislature.

The incumbent participates in the monitoring of financial solvency of California’s transitional kindergarten through grade twelve local educational agencies (LEAs) to complement annual statewide reporting and analysis of changes in the compensation levels, state funding levels, overall economic conditions, and related impacts on the fiscal health and stability of the LEAs. Specifically, the incumbent:

• Leads the analysis of the annual data and changes in certificated and classified salary schedules over time, and the development of annual legislative reports. Additionally, the incumbent responds to state agency, legislative, and public inquiries regarding data collected through the SESBDC.
• Ensures that business requirements for the SESBDC are in compliance with statutes and regulations and alignment with education industry practices.
• Monitors financial solvency of county offices of education and school districts in single-district counties by annually approving/disapproving annual budgets and interim reports, and public disclosure documents of the proposed collective bargaining agreements, reviewing annual audit reports, and researching and analyzing financial and demographic trends.

Personal Leave Program 2025

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025.This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary range(s) shown on this job posting does not reflect the salary reduction.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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TELEWORK OPTION

HYBRID

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. Currently, the hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and working a minimum of two days per week in the office.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• EDUCATION FISCAL SERVICES CONSULTANT
• EDUCATION FISCAL SERVICES ASSISTANT

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications…