Budget Analyst

California Air Resources Board; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is seeking a Budget Analyst (Analyst II) for a 12-month Limited Term assignment in Sacramento. The role involves budget development, monitoring, and financial planning, with responsibilities across program staff and interagency coordination.

Overtime may be required, and telework is available as Hybrid. Under the Budget Manager, you will perform complex budget work, prepare reports, and support budget transactions, including requisitions and

Qualifications

• Describe your experience developing, monitoring, and managing a budget.
• Explain how your attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and analytical skills have prepared you for this position.

Responsibilities

• The Fiscal Services Division’s Budget Branch manages and oversees budget development, monitoring, and financial planning activities for CARB and CalEPA.
• Coordinate, develop, prepare, administer, review, and control the budget; provide consultative budget services to program staff and management.
• Liaise with Boards, Departments, Offices, and control agencies to resolve complex multi-BDO budget issues; prepare complex budget reports.

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 work place. 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.

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-533408
• Position #(s): 673-820-5393-XXX
• Working Title: Budget Analyst
• Classification: ANALYST II
• $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A
• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
• # of Positions: Multiple
• Work Location: Sacramento County
• Telework: Hybrid
• Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.; for more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify CARB values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment where employees from various backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. CARB believes the diversity of our employees collectively makes up one of the world’s most respected environmental organizations. CARB offers various modern interview options, including remote phone and video interviews. Join CARB and help us improve the lives of all Californians. Department Website: http://www.arb.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

This position is a 12-month Limited Term (LT) and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent. If you have permanent status and have passed probation, you have mandatory reinstatement rights into your former position/classification at the end of this LT appointment. You will be separated from state service if you have not had prior permanent or probationary civil service status. During this 12-month limited-term assignment, you may be entitled to receive health, dental, and vision benefits. You will also earn State Service and accrue monthly leave credits.

The Fiscal Services Division’s Budget Branch manages and oversees budget development, monitoring, and financial planning activities for the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA). The branch supports programs in developing and maintaining their budgets, tracking expenditures, and aligning resources with program priorities. It provides clear guidance and training on budget policies and procedures, strengthens internal fiscal controls, supports continuous process improvements, and ensures compliance with applicable state and federal financial requirements.

Under the direction of the Budget Manager (Supervisor I), the Budget Analyst (Analyst II) performs complex and responsible technical budget work involving the coordination, development, preparation, administration, review, and control of the budget. The position provides consultative budget services to program staff and management and serves as a liaison with other Boards, Departments, Offices (BDO), and control agencies to coordinate and resolve complex multi-BDO budget issues. Duties include preparing complex budget reports and cross-training budget staff on assigned functions. The position also directly assists Program, Accounting, Contracts, Procurement, Grants, and Budget staff with budgetary transactions, including requisitions, payments, and reconciliation of expenditures and encumbrances.

Overtime may be required.

May involve occasional travel to attend meetings or trainings.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how the applicant’s skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience, qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. CARB will not consider applicants who fail to provide an SOQ with their application. Resumes do not take place of the SOQ.

• Require Name on SOQ
• Require Job Control Number on SOQ
• Maximum number of pages:2, font size 12

1. Describe your experience developing, monitoring, and managing a budget.

• Explain how your attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and analytical skills have prepared you for this position.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Application Deadline

Final Filing Date: 10/9/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).