Strategic Budget & Research Lead

City of Santa Ana; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Santa Ana seeks a Budget and Research Manager to lead the Budget Office and drive the development, administration, analysis, and monitoring of the City’s operating and capital budgets.

The role requires strong municipal finance knowledge, budgeting, forecasting, and organizational analysis, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear recommendations for executive management and elected officials.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of professional and administrative budget/finance experience.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree in public/business administration, finance, economics, accounting, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the City budget.
• Oversee Budget and Research Office operations.
• Analyze department budgets for accuracy and impact.
• Present budget material to City Council and committees.
• Provide recommendations to city leadership on budget requests.
• Coordinate preparation of proposed budget documents.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Strategic budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, finance, economics, accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

The City of Santa Ana seeks a Budget and Research Manager to lead the Budget Office and drive the development, administration, analysis, and monitoring of the City’s operating and capital budgets.

The role requires strong municipal finance knowledge, budgeting, forecasting, and organizational analysis, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear recommendations for executive management and elected officials.