Strategic Fiscal Forecasting Analyst

California High-Speed Rail Authority; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

California High-Speed Rail Authority is seeking an Analyst III (Fiscal Forecasting Specialist) to perform advanced financial analysis and forecasting for a multibillion-dollar project in California. The role supports forecasting across multiple funding sources, including bonds, federal funds, and reimbursements, and collaborates with executive leadership.

Under the Supervisor II, you will extract data from several financial systems, develop forecasts, and prepare briefings for internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, data analysis or a related degree.
• Experience with database construction, pivot tables, data management, and ensuring data integrity.
• Knowledge of accounting, budgeting and forecasting principles and procedures.
• Experience with project forecasting and budgeting.
• Experience preparing financial reports for executive-level or external oversight entities.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced analytical work to support forecasting-related activities across multiple funding sources.
• Navigate multiple financial systems and databases to extract, validate data for forecasting.
• Prepare reports and presentations for Executive Management, the Authority Board, and control agencies.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Data analysis

SQL/Databases

Excel

Budgeting

Forecasting models

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data visualization

Job description

California High-Speed Rail Authority is seeking an Analyst III (Fiscal Forecasting Specialist) to perform advanced financial analysis and forecasting for a multibillion-dollar project in California. The role supports forecasting across multiple funding sources, including bonds, federal funds, and reimbursements, and collaborates with executive leadership.

Under the Supervisor II, you will extract data from several financial systems, develop forecasts, and prepare briefings for internal