Budget Analyst; UC

The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitudes, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having the best employees provides the best service to the community.

Under direction, performs responsible and professional staff work in developing, preparing, and monitoring the City's budget.

Analyzes proposed department budgets for accuracy, impact on City resources, and adherence to established fiscal policy. Participates in budget team conferences and makes recommendations regarding budget requests. Assists in coordinating the preparation of the proposed budget document for presentation to the City Council. Assists departments with the collection, compilation, and reporting of cost recovery information. Conducts studies and prepares reports and presentations on financial matters, management methods, and administrative and operating systems and procedures.

Acts as an administrative liaison in assisting department budget staff in preparing department budget requests. Analyzes and provides fiscal control of budgetary expenditures. Performs research activities concerning organizational structure, staffing, operations, procedures, and policies. Coordinates and participates in community budget meetings. May attend City Council or committee meetings. Performs other functions as assigned.

Two years of increasingly responsible experience in governmental budgetary and financial activities, including administrative, productivity, and organizational analysis. Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in public or business administration, finance, economics, accounting, or related field may be used in combination with experience to meet the minimum qualifications and desired knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge of: principles and practices of public administration, municipal finance, budgeting and budget procedures, research techniques, and methods and procedures.

Skill in: the use of a personal computer and business software applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and financial and budget software applications.

Ability to: gather, organize, analyze, and interpret data; draw sound conclusions from assembled information; develop alternative solutions to problems; present research findings and ideas concisely and effectively orally and in writing; exercise resourcefulness in addressing and resolving problems; establish and maintain effective working relationships with municipal officials, managers, employees, and the general public.

Must be willing and able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Applications will be reviewed by the Human Resources Department. Those applicants possessing the most pertinent qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which will include:

• Writing Skills Examination (Tentatively scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026): evaluates candidates' ability to properly convey information in writing.
• Oral Interview Examination (Tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026): evaluates the candidates' experience, training, education and abilities in relation to those factors which are essential for successful performance on the job. Candidates need a minimum passing score of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list.

Candidates must achieve a minimum passing score in every component of the selection process in order to be placed on the eligible list. The Human Resources Department may waive one or more examination components. When one weighted examination component is waived, the remaining section will receive a weight of 100%.

The City of Santa Ana is an equal opportunity employer. If you consider yourself a person with a disability, you may contact us regarding providing reasonable accommodation.