Principal Budget Analyst

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 four Principal Budget Analysts in the Budget, Policy and Strategic Planning Division under the Finance Department. The Principal Budget Analyst is responsible for key portions of the budget development, labor negotiations, forecast modeling and other special Citywide projects. This position is responsible for coordinating and managing the development of the budget cycle in Hyperion, conducting labor negotiations, and representing the division and Budget Manager in various department-wide meetings, Council meetings, and other governmental or community meetings.

The ideal candidate will be a professional with extensive technical knowledge in general budgeting, position budgeting, labor costing, and/or other areas of finance. They will have strong interpersonal and communication skills. The ideal candidate will 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.

• Coordinate and manage the development of a City's financial plan, including capital and operating budgets and financial strategies; lead and participate in complex financial analyses of proposed policy changes; serve as a liaison between departmental management teams; provide information and analytical support involving major projects.
• Monitor assigned departments to ensure that budget priorities are properly executed; evaluate existing and proposed financial strategies, policies, plans, procedures, programs and functions of assigned departments and budget units; consult with and advise department and budget unit staff; make recommendations.
• Conduct detailed research and analysis of economic and legal conditions in the public and private sector to forecast long-term fiscal impact of decisions made by the city about programs and functions of City departments; analyze budgetary and statistical data and make recommendations; and provide financial information, analysis and recommendation for complex labor proposals.
• Conduct public presentations to the Mayor and City Council, other governmental bodies, community groups, and other public gatherings regarding complex and controversial policy, fiscal, and administrative issues.
• Coordinate, review and evaluate budget segments prepared by operating department and divisions; initiate policy recommendations for functional and organizational changes in departments and budget units to achieve annual budget goals in areas of cost-effectiveness and levels of service of those departments; develop recommendations for, and coordinate budget preparation activities with other management analyst and staff to prepare the final budget for presentation to the City Council.
• Research, evaluate and make decisions on requests for assigned departments and budget units for changes in allocation of positions, funding appropriations, and program functions on a continuing basis throughout the fiscal year.
• Review existing and proposed local, state and federal legislation for impact on the City, consult with affected departments makes recommendations on action to be taken, and writes proposed changes.
• Represent the office and frequently take the lead role on committees and task forces for the development, scheduling, implementation and monitoring of programs, which have Citywide impact and required coordination between departments and divisions.
• Represent the City in multi-jurisdiction committees, task forces, or work groups, and frequently taking the lead role in organizing, conducting, and implementing the effort.
• Provide customer service by responding to information requests, conduct budget analysis, review, research, and providing solutions to…