Public Sector Budget Analyst: Grants & Fiscal Ops

Solano County; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Solano County is seeking a journey-level Staff Analyst to perform financial management tasks including budgeting, expenditures analysis, and grant and contract administration within the Health & Social Services Administration Division – Fiscal Team. The role supports program managers and staff with fiscal insights and internal controls.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical and communication skills, experience with fiscal reporting, and proficiency with spreadsheets and financial systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field; or related field with accounting coursework.
• One year of responsible professional work experience equivalent to Staff Analyst (Entry) in the field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, monitor, and analyze budgets, expenditures, revenues, and forecasts.
• Review expenditures, revenues, contracts, grants, and other funding sources.
• Prepare/review federal, state, and grant reimbursements.
• Monitor contracts and grant-funded activities for compliance and internal controls.
• Provide fiscal guidance to program managers and staff.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Grants management

Contract review

Fiscal reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Accounting coursework (9 semester units)

Tools

Excel

Financial software

Job description

Solano County is seeking a journey-level Staff Analyst to perform financial management tasks including budgeting, expenditures analysis, and grant and contract administration within the Health & Social Services Administration Division – Fiscal Team. The role supports program managers and staff with fiscal insights and internal controls.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical and communication skills, experience with fiscal reporting, and proficiency with spreadsheets and financial systems.