Budget Analyst

Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts; Whittier (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts invite applications for a Budget Analyst in the Financial Management Department, Whittier. You will develop budget projections, analyze requests, and provide clear financial insights to support leadership decisions.

You’ll work hands-on with Oracle EPM and advanced Excel, contribute to short- and long-range planning, and participate in the Districts’ hybrid schedule and growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a directly related major with coursework in business finance and accounting.
• Two years of professional level experience involving budget projections, appropriations analysis and computerized budgeting modeling.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current and past budgets and prepare budget projections.
• Prepare and justify budget requests from other departments.
• Provide cost projections and assist in presenting budget data.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business finance and accounting

Tools

Oracle EPM

Job description

NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY

POSTING #LD-203-26E

LOCATION:

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, BUDGET AND FINANCE SECTION, JOINT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, WHITTIER

Join the Finance Division of the Districts and play a direct role in shaping how a stable, mission-driven public agency plans and manages its financial future. As a Budget Analyst, you'll be at the center of the annual budget process—developing financial projections, analyzing budget requests, and providing the kind of clear, accurate analysis that helps leadership make sound decisions in support of the Districts' mission to protect public health and the environment by converting waste into resources.

You'll work hands-on with Oracle EPM and emerging AI technologies to modernize how budgeting gets done, while building a strong foundation in financial planning that can grow into future opportunities as a Financial Analyst. The Districts offer what's hard to find elsewhere: long-term stability, a hybrid work schedule (in accordance with Districts policy), a 9/80 alternative schedule option, and real investment in your growth through tuition and professional development reimbursement. If you have advanced Excel skills, sharp analytical judgment, and genuine attention to detail, we want to hear from you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform a variety of professional financial analyses in the development of preliminary and final budgets for wastewater and administrative activities; and to develop short- and long-range financial plans and projections.

JOB SUMMARY:

The major job responsibilities are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the job description.

Under the general supervision of a Supervising Budget Analyst, the incumbent may:

• Analyze current and past budgets
• Prepare and justify budget requests from other departments
• Prepare cost projections for various department and projects
• Analyze financial records to determine agency monetary resources required to fund and implement various proposals
• Advise staff on cost analysis and fiscal allocations
• Assist in the formal presentation of budget data
• Research and utilize computer software to facilitate the budget process
• Respond to requests for information regarding sewer rates and connection fees
• Participate in the preparation of Revenue Program description booklets
• Respond to relevant survey request from state and public agencies and regulatory bodies
• Assist with the notification and presentation of budget information through correspondence, meetings and audio-visual materials

Applicants must possess all of the following:

• A valid California Class C driver license
• Bachelor's degree in a directly related major, which includes coursework in business finance and accounting
• Two (2) years of professional level experience involving budget projections, appropriations analysis and computerized budgeting modeling

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with improving processes and procedures
• Ability to effectively work with internal and external groups/teams

The competitive selection process may cover:

Knowledge of:

• Accounting principles and budgeting process
• Specialized computer applications related to budgeting and related record analyses
• Regulations related to public information reporting

Ability to:

• Prepare preliminary and final budgets
• Apply computer applications to establish and maintain budget records
• Write narrative reports
• Perform cost and funding analyses

SELECTION PROCESS:

• All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met.
• The selection process will consist of a written test weighted at 50%, and an interview weighted at 50%.
• Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process.
• The initial review of applications is expected to begin end of the week of September 28.
• The first test part, a written test, is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, October 8.
• Successful candidates from the written test will be invited to participate in the interview, tentatively scheduled for a later date.

NOTES:

• The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related reference check, degree verification, DMV report, and a drug test.
• Candidates who have completed their required college or university coursework outside the United States must provide a comprehensive evaluation of their foreign transcripts and degrees upon selection for this position.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.

To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts converts waste into resources, please visit the following video: Converting Waste into Resources.