Budget Analyst

California Department of Justice; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

11 paid holidays

Pension retirement

Job stability

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The Budget Analyst (AN II) role in Sacramento, CA, involves complex budget-related tasks including preparation and analysis of Budget Change Proposals, and reviewing the Governor’s Budget for accuracy. The analyst will conduct baseline allotments, projections, quarterly summaries, and IT procurement planning, with leadership over AN I staff as needed.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, training, and preparing and reviewing all budget documents using Word, Excel, and related resources.

Qualifications

• Experience performing budget and fiscal analysis and preparing budget-related documents.
• Experience preparing Budget Change Proposals and reviewing Governor’s Budget for accuracy.
• Ability to generate baseline allotments, administrative projections, quarterly summaries, and budget formats.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze Budget Change Proposals for the Division’s multi-funded budget.
• Review the Governor’s Budget for accuracy and assess potential impacts.
• Conduct baseline allotments, projections, and quarterly summaries; develop IT procurement plans.
• Provide lead-level analytical and staff support for planning and evaluation activities.
• Lead and mentor AN I staff and provide training sessions to staff.

Skills

Budget analysis

Microsoft Word

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Under direction of the Supervisor I, the Analyst (AN) II performs a variety of complex budget-related tasks and fiscal analysis for the Division’s multi-funded budget, including preparation and analysis of Budget Change Proposals, reviews the Governor’s Budget for accuracy, and analyzes the potential impact to the Division by conducting baseline allotments, administrative projections, quarterly summaries, and budget formats. The AN II ensures fiscal details and requirements are met related to Project Approval Lifecycle, Financial Analysis Worksheets, Special Project Reports, Post Implementation Evaluation Reports, and Information Technology (IT) Procurement Plans. The AN II performs reconciliations of project funding documents for IT projects that are visible to control agencies and must meet stringent rules and regulations. The AN II researches and tracks budget trend information, budget related vacancy projections, as well as special ad-hoc reports. The AN II provides full journey level analytical and staff support for planning and evaluation activities as well as takes the lead over the AN I staff. The AN II in a lead capacity, as needed, will provide guidance and mentorship to the partnering AN Is through development, preparation, and presentation of training sessions to staff. The incumbent will provide feedback to management throughout the training period and update training plans as necessary. The AN II continuously and independently analyzes and prepares reports on the Division’s budget and must be knowledgeable in all matters pertaining to the budget which is necessary to keep management updated at all times. The AN II independently prepares and reviews all budget documents: Budget Letters, Executive Orders, and Department of Finance Reports, and related fiscal documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, and other resources.

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

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-530453

Position #(s): 420-705-5393-058

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: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift: Day Shift

Work Week: Monday-Friday

Department Information: This position is located in the California Justice Information Services Division, Executive Office , Operations Support Program, Fiscal Services Section.

Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.

For more information about the Department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov .

Please note that all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR .

Benefits of working for the State of California:

• Work-life balance
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave options
• Consistent wage increases
• Pension retirement
• Job stability
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!