Budget Analyst

Overview

At the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), the Analyst I (Budget Analyst) is the first career‑level position in governmental finance where you will be provided with extremely valuable State budget experience and an extensive variety of work assignments. If you are motivated, analytical, detail‑oriented and looking for a career in government finance with opportunity for advancement, this is the job for you.

Under the supervision of the Supervisor I (Budget Manager) in the Budget Office, the Budget Analyst performs analytical assignments related to the coordination, development, review, and administration of the DIR budget. The Analyst also provides technical direction and consultative service to one or more programs, including the preparation, implementation, and maintenance of their budget.

• Perform analytical assignments related to the coordination, development, review, and administration of the DIR budget.
• Provide technical direction and consultative service to one or more programs, including preparation, implementation, and maintenance of their budget.

Location:

1416 9th Street, 12th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814. The Budget Office is located at the newly renovated Labor Agency Building in Downtown Sacramento. The incumbent works 40 hours per week in a cubicle in an office setting that is air‑conditioned with elevator access and natural and artificial lighting. Typical work requires prolonged use of a computer and interaction with co‑workers. Travel may occasionally be required for meetings, training, etc.

Partial telework is available as approved by the Department.

The candidate shall provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) addressing the following items:

• Please describe your experience with analyzing data. Provide specific examples.
• Please describe your proficiency and experience with Microsoft Excel. Describe any relevant work or educational experience in Excel. How many years of experience do you have using Excel? What functions in Excel can you perform?
• Please describe your experience preparing written summaries, analyses, and/or recommendations.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.