Strategic Budget & Policy Analyst

County of San Benito; Hollister (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

County of San Benito is seeking an Administrative Analyst to plan, analyze, and support the County Administrative Office and Internal Services. The role will involve budget analysis, policy guidance, and coordinating complex projects with county-wide impact.

The position may be filled on a regular full-time basis or as a limited-term opportunity, with supervision exercised by senior county officials. It requires strong analytical skills, independence, and experience in budgeting and financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public/administration, accounting, finance or related field.
• Master’s degree in public administration or business administration, or CPA/CIA may substitute for one year of experience.
• One year of experience as an Associate Administrative Analyst or three years in progressively responsible admin/accounting/budget/HR/analytical work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee or participate in the county's entire budget process and prepare the CAO's proposed budget.
• Advise department managers on personnel rules, policies, and laws related to recruitment and compensation.
• Prepare quarterly revenue and expenditure reports for Board of Supervisors and analyze trends.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial reporting

Project management

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public/business administration, accounting, finance

Master’s degree in public/business admin or CPA/CIA

Tools

Excel

Database software

Word processing

Job description

County of San Benito is seeking an Administrative Analyst to plan, analyze, and support the County Administrative Office and Internal Services. The role will involve budget analysis, policy guidance, and coordinating complex projects with county-wide impact.

The position may be filled on a regular full-time basis or as a limited-term opportunity, with supervision exercised by senior county officials. It requires strong analytical skills, independence, and experience in budgeting and financial