Strategic Budget and Policy Analyst

County of Santa Clara; California; Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

County of Santa Clara is seeking a professional Budget Analyst to perform advanced budget preparation, analysis, and policy support. The role emphasizes variance analysis, financial forecasting, and long-range financial strategies to support County operations.

The Office of Budget and Analysis collaborates with the County Executive's Office to provide oversight of countywide budgeting and analysis. Candidates should be prepared to work in a dynamic, high-pressure environment and develop strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration or related field; plus four years budgeting/financial analysis experience.
• Four (4) years of analytical, administrative, lead, supervisory, or management work experience; public sector budgeting preferred.
• Master's Degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsabilités

• Develop the annual County budget and recommend revenue sources and funding levels.
• Prepare expenditure and revenue reports and multi-year budget trend analyses.
• Assist with cost allocations and indirect cost rate proposals.
• Interact with County leadership and committees to present budget analyses and recommendations.
• Coordinate with Controller-Treasurer to resolve accounting or financial reporting issues.

Connaissances

Budget analysis

Financial forecasting

Data interpretation

Public policy analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business/Economics/Public Administration

Outils

Excel

Financial modeling software

Database software

Description du poste

County of Santa Clara is seeking a professional Budget Analyst to perform advanced budget preparation, analysis, and policy support. The role emphasizes variance analysis, financial forecasting, and long-range financial strategies to support County operations.

The Office of Budget and Analysis collaborates with the County Executive's Office to provide oversight of countywide budgeting and analysis. Candidates should be prepared to work in a dynamic, high-pressure environment and develop strong