Enterprise Budget Strategy Analyst

California Air Resources Board; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

California Air Resources Board (CARB) is seeking an Enterprise Budget Strategy Analyst in Sacramento. The role leads the development and modernization of enterprise budget methodologies, cost allocation models, and centralized funding strategies within the Fiscal Services Division’s Budget Branch.

You will conduct highly complex fiscal analyses, interpret Budget Act provisions, and provide executive-level recommendations to support strategic budgeting and governance.

Qualifications

• SOQ is required with maximum of 2 pages.
• Provide examples of researching and resolving complex fiscal issues, and communicating complex fiscal information to executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and modernization of enterprise budget methodologies and cost allocation models.
• Provide executive-level recommendations to strengthen enterprise budget governance and funding strategies.

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 workplace. 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-529836

Position #(s) 673-820-5403-001

Working Title Enterprise Budget Strategy Analyst

Classification ANALYST IV

$7,276.00 - $9,107.00 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 Permanent, 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

The Fiscal Services Division’s Budget Branch provides strategic leadership and oversight of the California Air Resources Board’s enterprise budget development, fiscal policy, and statewide budget administration. This position exists to provide expert fiscal policy analysis, enterprise budget governance, and technical leadership supporting departmental budget development, cost allocation methodologies, centralized funding administration, and executive decision-making. The Analyst IV advises management on highly complex fiscal matters, develops enterprise budget methodologies, and ensures compliance with state budgeting requirements, fiscal policies, and reporting standards to support the Department’s mission and long-term fiscal integrity.

The selected candidate will serve as the Department’s Enterprise Budget Strategy Analyst, leading the development and modernization of enterprise budget methodologies, cost allocation models, centralized funding strategies, and position control processes. The incumbent will conduct highly complex fiscal and policy analyses; interpret Budget Act provisions, legislation, and statewide fiscal requirements; and provide executive-level recommendations that strengthen enterprise budget governance, improve funding methodologies, and support strategic departmental decision-making.

Occasional travel may be required 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.

• Maximum number of pages: 2

Applicants must list each SOQ question in full before providing their response. Use specific examples that clearly demonstrate your technical expertise, analytical reasoning, leadership, and ability to develop practical, enterprise-level fiscal solutions.

• Provide specific examples demonstrating your ability to independently research and resolve complex fiscal or organizational issues, develop innovative or data-driven solutions, and modernize business or budget processes.
• Describe your experience communicating complex technical or fiscal information to executive leadership, control agencies, stakeholders, or multidisciplinary teams. Include examples of executive briefings, presentations, or policy recommendations that supported strategic decision-making.