Senior Budget Analyst (Senior Fiscal Analyst)

Judicial Branch of California; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Commuting reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The Judicial Council of California is seeking a Senior Fiscal Analyst in the State Budget unit, Budget Services, Sacramento, to provide advanced budget support for the Facilities Services Capital Outlay program.

The role involves fiscal oversight of capital outlay projects, reviewing and coding requisitions, preparing COBCPs, and managing bond sales with multiple state partners. Hybrid work is offered with in-person requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field with four years of professional experience in accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, or procurement.
• Substitution of JD, MBA, or related master’s degree for the degree requirement, with corresponding experience adjustments.
• One year of experience as Fiscal Analyst in Judicial Council or a comparable California government entity.
• Knowledge of state budget processes, FI$Cal system, and government budgeting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced, complex budget support for Capital Outlay program and oversee project budgets.
• Manage bond sale process and quarterly/annual budget briefings with stakeholders.
• Prepare materials for State Public Works Board and Department of Finance submissions.
• Forecast cash flow and monitor appropriation availability for projects and periods.
• Support and coordinate with Facilities Services and executive staff on budget changes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field

JD / MBA or master’s degree in related field

1 year as Fiscal Analyst or comparable experience

Tools

FI$Cal

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Job description

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Senior Fiscal Analyst in the State Budget unit of the Budget Services Sacramento office.

The Senior Fiscal Analyst provides advanced, complex, and specialized analytical and technical budget support to the Judicial Council Facilities Services Capital Outlay program. This position provides fiscal oversight for capital outlay projects and manages the ongoing project close-out activities. Fiscal oversight responsibilities include analyzing and preparing statewide budget reports for management, controlling capital outlay appropriations, reviewing and coding requisitions, preparing and reviewing Capital Outlay budget change proposals (COBCPs), reviewing the updated five year capital outlay plan, and managing the bond sale process. The position conducts monthly fiscal forecasting for each project by appropriation, line item, and category of expense, that are completed three times a year for every project. The position is also responsible for ensuring project compliance with appropriation availability periods, recommends reappropriations when needed, forecasts cash flow to ensure cash flow loans remain sufficient and advises Facilities Services staff on project scope, cost, and budget changes during the bi-monthly budget meetings with Facilities Services management.

This position prepares and review materials required by the State Public Works Board and the Department of Finance for the ongoing phases of Capital Outlay projects, including memos, fiscal displays, and agenda items. These package submissions are done approximately eight times annually. The role also updates and escalates project costs for Executive staff to support accurate advocacy for project funding. In addition, the position manages the twice-yearly bond sales process, a 3.5 month cycle involving extensive preparation, detailed bond document review, meeting participation, and coordination with the Judicial Council Facilities Program, Department of Finance, the State Treasurer’s Office, Judicial Council Legal services, and the tenant courts. The position also prepares and reviews budget documents and fiscal displays containing Capital Outlay budget data for inclusion in the budget galley, published three times per year, and provides backup support to other areas within the State Budget Unit.

The Judicial Council

The Judicial Council of California is the policy setting body for the state court system and has constitutionally conferred statewide rule-making authority. This authority includes developing, advocating for, and allocating the judicial branch budget. A majority of Council members are California state justices and judges; however, the Council also includes lawyers, legislators, and court administrators.

By enhancing its role as a leadership, knowledge, and service resource for the judicial branch, the Judicial Council’s staff organization seeks to continue to evolve as one of California’s most dynamic public service entities, focused on improving access to justice for all Californians by innovating and responding to the changing needs of the courts and the public. As a government body charged with improving the statewide administration of justice, the Judicial Council has multiple offices with diverse responsibilities relating to court policy and operations. As employees of the council, every member of staff should view and approach their work as one Judicial Council with a public service mission that is greater than the sum of its parts.

The Judicial Council strives for work-life balance, including substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, student loan forgiveness as part of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and retirement savings plans. The Sacramento office is located minutes from downtown, just north of Discovery Park.

The Judicial Council offers hybrid work arrangements for many positions. The successful candidate will be expected to work in person at the Judicial Council’s Sacramento office at least two days per week, based on their office leader’s direction, and reside in the areas surrounding these locations. To be eligible for Judicial Council employment and participation in the Judicial Council’s Hybrid Work Program, a prospective or current employee’s primary residence/remote work location must be in the State of California and within a 150-mile driving radius of their assigned reporting location.

Some highlights of our benefits package include:

• Health/Dental/Vision benefits program
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave
• 1 personal holiday per year
• Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• FlexElect Program
• Pretax Parking
• Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional)
• Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field, and four (4) years of professional experience in accounting, financial analysis, budgetary, or contract administration/procurement.

Possession of a bachelor’s degree in a directly related field such as accounting, finance, business, etc., may be substituted for one (1) of the years of required experience. An additional four (4) years of professional experience in the assigned function as noted above may substitute for the bachelor’s degree. Or, additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

OR

Juris doctor, Master of Business Administration, or master’s degree in a directly related field for the assigned discipline such as finance, contract administration or accountancy, and one year of experience as identified above.

OR

One (1) year as a Fiscal Analyst in the assigned field with the Judicial Council of California or one (1) year of experience performing the duties of a class comparable in the level of responsibility to that of a Fiscal Analyst in a California superior court or California state-level government entity.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the State of California’s budget process, governmental budgeting, and Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent writing, analytical, communication, interpersonal, public speaking, and organization skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with state, local, or federal budget processes.
• Strong problem-solving and adaptability skills.
• Ability to research, analyze, and summarize financial and policy information for diverse audiences.
• Self-motivated, innovative, and capable of working independently to achieve organizational goals.