Executive Analyst, Senior

City of San José; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San José is seeking a Senior Executive Analyst in the Budget Office to lead budget development and oversight for major City Service Areas and departments. The role demands strong analytical skills, strategic planning, and a proven ability to coordinate complex budgets with multiple stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will possess budgeting expertise, experience supervising staff, and a track record of delivering accurate budget documents and analyses for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional level analytic and/or administrative experience.
• A Master's Degree in public administration, business administration or related field is preferred, and can be substituted for one year of the required experience.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s license may be required for some assignments.
• This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions.
• Job Expertise – Demonstrates knowledge of city government, budgeting and financial management principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop operating and/or capital budgets for a City Service Area and multiple departments.
• Analyze revenues and expenditures and monitor budgets.
• Coordinate and present budget information to the City Manager.
• Prepare the City’s annual Operating and/or Capital Budgets and review budget-related documents.
• Supervise and mentor Budget Office staff to ensure timely completion of assignments.

Skills

Budgeting

Communication

Team leadership

Project management

Collaboration

Problem solving

Planning

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Access

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Access

MS Excel

Job description

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to learn more about San José.

The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408-535-1285, 711 (TTY), or via email at [e-mail].

About The Department

The Budget Office operates under the leadership of the Budget Director who reports to the City Manager. Supported by a staff of 18.5 positions, the Office is responsible for all functions associated with the development and monitoring of San José’s budget for over 140 funds (General Fund, Special Funds, and Capital Funds) in alignment with the goals of the City Council. Budget staff are responsible for preparing and publishing all budget documents, forecasting revenues, and, on a regular basis, performing analysis of budget and/or service-level related issues, and supporting performance measures tracking and data-driven service delivery. The Budget Office has a dynamic action-oriented culture that offers flexibility within a mutually supportive and cooperative environment, working with colleagues across departments to resolve complex fiscal issues. Professional staff succeed in a team-centric atmosphere of high expectations where quality contributions and achievements are acknowledged and celebrated.

Position Duties

The City Manager’s Budget Office is currently seeking to fill one full-time Senior Executive Analyst position.

Salary range for this classification is $117,433.68 - $179,397.40 annually. This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.

The Senior Executive Analyst (SEA) is a manager level classification and plays a critical role in developing Analysts and guiding them with their assignments. The SEA position is distinguished from a Budget Analyst position primarily by the scope and complexity of their assignments, the supervisory role they play, and the ability to independently perform their work. The incumbent will be responsible for operating and/or capital budgetary analysis assignments for a City Service Area (CSA) and several City departments, including assisting their assigned CSA/departments in developing and monitoring their operating/capital budgets; analysis of revenues and expenditures; coordination and presentation of budget information to the City Manager; preparation of the City's annual Operating and/or Capital Budgets; review of budget-related departmental requests; collaboration with departments to resolve budgetary issues; review of City Council memoranda for budget implications and appropriate budget language, conducting research on budget and policy-related matters; and special projects as assigned. During critical times of the year, this position will be expected to work overtime, both weeknights and weekends, for the preparation and release of several key budget documents.

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a passion for budgeting in the public sector. The ideal candidate is self-directed, organized, dependable, flexible and detail-oriented, with the ability to conduct complex, sensitive and visible assignments. In addition, he/she is a skilled communicator in both written and verbal formats with an ability to maintain the successful, collaborative and constructive working relationships necessary to succeed in the City Manager’s Office. The successful candidate demonstrates individual leadership through strategic planning and analysis, continuous improvement, and collaboration. Finally, the ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, looking to grow and excel, thrive in a team environment, and be invested in San Jose’s future.

Minimum Qualifications

In addition, key duties and responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Contributes and assists in the development of key budget documents, including the Proposed Budget, Adopted Budget, Fees & Charges Report, Mid-Year Budget Review, Year-End Clean-up Actions, and Annual Report
• Supervises, trains, and guides reporting staff to develop the technical skills necessary in the Office, the processes and policies of the City and Office, and use of the City’s budgeting platform.
• Working collaboratively with City departments and Budget Office senior leadership, solves complex budget issues, mindful that competent and quick resolutions positively impact service delivery to the community.
• Conducts research and data analysis on budget and policy-related matters, and formulates and presents a recommendation to Budget Office senior leadership.
• Reviews City Council memoranda for budget implications and appropriate budget language.
• Effectively supervises and motivates a team of Budget Office staff to ensure timely and accurate completion of assignments.
• Reviews and edits budget documents, reports, memoranda and briefing materials.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional level analytic and/or administrative experience. A Master's Degree in public administration, business administration or related field is preferred, and can be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Required Licensing (such As Driver’s License, Certifications, Etc.)

Possession of a valid California Driver’s license may be required for some assignments

This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an “Assuming Office Form 700” with the City Clerk’s Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.

Other Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.

• Job Expertise – Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations, such as:
  • Principles, practices and problems of city government organization, administration and management.
  • Financial management theory and practices, including government financing, budgeting and accounting.
• Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
• Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
• Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
• Supervision - Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.
• Problem Solving: Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
• Collaboration: Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities.
• Initiative - Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance
• Project Management – Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.

• Supervision -Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Jessica Delgado at [e-mail]

This position will remain Open Until Filled, with the first review of applications on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

This position will remain Open Until Filled, with the second review of applications on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

Additional Information

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses.

AI and the Hiring Process

We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be a valuable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encourage candidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, live assessments, and interviews. However, we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness. Application responses and interview answers must reflect your own knowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannot replace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensures fairness, transparency, and equity for all applicants in the hiring process.