Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud Services; PBCS Technical Lead; ESTA

Overview

The City of San José innovates to provide exceptional civic services using advanced technologies to help our community thrive. As one of the largest cities in the nation, the City manages a large set of services and assets. The City operates on a budget of $5 billion, with approximately 7,000 employees serving about 1 million residents and 80,000 businesses in the heart of Silicon Valley.

The Information Technology Department’s (ITD) mission is to enrich the quality of life in San José through innovation, collaboration, and engagement. ITD enables that mission through business and infrastructure systems, cybersecurity, data management and analysis, responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), productivity and collaboration tools, the San José 311 resident experience platform, data equity and privacy programs, and strategic planning.

San José is powered by truly great people, a robust technology environment, and a strong sense of purpose.

The IT department is a leader in innovation, embracing cutting-edge technologies and pioneering solutions to enhance efficiency and quality of life in San José. The City leads a national initiative for AI through the GovAI Coalition, which was established to give local governments a voice in shaping the future of AI, ensuring it is developed responsibly for the public good.

Promoting the City’s commitment to equity and inclusion, we believe that all members of the community, regardless of background, have access to the tools and resources needed to thrive in the digital age. San José is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, which boasts a rich history in technology, education, and agriculture. Over half of San José residents speak a language other than English at home, highlighting the importance of language accessibility in all City services.

By fostering inclusivity, promoting digital literacy, and building accessible platforms, we are advancing technology while creating a more equitable future for everyone.

At the City of San José, we promote work-life integration and a focus on growth to bring out the best in our people. Come join us in making San José the most vibrant, equitable, sustainable, and innovative city in the nation! Learn about our culture, vision, leadership, and innovative initiatives on the Information Technology Department’s website.

The City of San José is hiring an Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud Services (PBCS) Technical Lead (Enterprise Supervising Technology Analyst) to provide technical support for Oracle PBCS used to prepare the City’s Capital, Operating, and Revenue Budgets. The PBCS Technical Lead will also support the three custom budget applications:
Fees and Charges, Ordinance Tracking, and Budget to Finance ERP Interface and the Budget Office (BO). The BO is responsible for developing and managing the City’s operating and capital budgets and service fees and charges. This position requires strong technical hands-on experience and leadership skills, as well as the ability to take initiative and lead others. We are seeking an individual who is willing to adapt to an ever-changing environment.

• Collaborate with the Budget Office to understand Oracle PBCS requirements.
• Translate business requirements into technical solution designs.
• Develop new calculations and tune existing rules for performance.
• Create and update Financial and Management reports; create Smart View ad-hoc sheets for troubleshooting and analysis.
• Provide expertise in budgeting and planning and administrating Oracle PBCS.
• Recommend improvements to accelerate Budget business processes.
• Assist with configuring data integration, process automation, and interfacing activities.
• Develop materials, document processes, and provide training to power users.
• Design, develop, troubleshoot, implement, and administer the City’s Budget applications to meet planning and reporting needs.
• Ensure Budget Office applications adhere to IT and City cybersecurity policies.

Education and Experience: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field, AND four (4) years of progressively responsible…