Analyst, Finance & Banking, Financial Analyst

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-508751

Position #(s): -724

Working Title: Fiscal Monitoring Analyst

Classification: ANALYST I

Salary Range: A $3,861.00 - $4,839.00, B $4,181.00 - $5,233.00, C $5,014.00 - $6,276.00

New to State: Minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider: ANALYST II

Salary Range Consider: $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of fellow Californians while achieving your career goals? Do you set high standards for yourself and enjoy a collaborative and challenging work environment? The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, protect, and support the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systemic inequities.

The vision of the California Department of Social Services is to provide quality services with a commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable California where all people can thrive.

The Fiscal Policy and Analysis Bureau is responsible for fiscal policy related matters to support overall program administration and budget development and implementation. This includes overall analysis and coordination of federal and state legislation for fiscal impact, as well as serving either lead or support capacities for special projects.

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Accessibility. Belonging. We ensure opportunities for everyone to participate in a meaningful way in fulfilling the mission and vision of CDSS.

Community Engagement We prioritize the lived experiences of community members as a driving force behind the creation, implementation, desired impact, or change of programs and services.

Empowerment We engage, operate, and advocate from the understanding that each community and person have desires and capabilities to lead in their own life.

Quality Services We provide services that align intent and impact by ensuring that they are accessible, community driven, interconnected, and continuously improved.

Data Defined Outcomes We equitably collect and analyze data, take data-driven action, and measure outcomes relevant to those we serve, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Are you looking for a challenging and fast-paced career with the opportunity for upward mobility and the opportunity to telework? Join the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and be part of an organization that serves California’s most needy and vulnerable populations.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our outstanding cast of team members. If you are interested in joining in a high-energy, team-oriented environment, you are encouraged to apply. The CDSS Financial Management Branch, Fiscal Policy Section (FPS) is looking for highly motivated Analyst I's and/or Analyst II's with strong analytical skills who enjoy working in a dynamic and high-profile environment.

The FPS plays key roles within CDSS by developing fiscal policy, issuing guidance, and providing oversight of county programs through research, policy analysis, and data review. Additionally, analysts in these positions will participate in the coordination of analysis and implementation of federal and state legislation and will participate in other special projects.

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor I, analysts will be responsible for researching, formulating, and recommending fiscal policies (e.g., making recommendations regarding the allowability of certain costs or setting up claiming structures for different programs) to support the entirety of programs overseen by the CDSS and acting as fiscal liaison to assigned program administrators. Liaisons will participate in on-site technical assistance, fiscal monitoring reviews, and working with the counties to ensure claiming and reporting are completed accurately and timely.

Successful candidates will be able to present and articulate their concepts clearly and concisely to program stakeholders, local government representatives, multiple CDSS Branches, and Executive Management.

Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified for this position.

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