Senior Position Budget Analyst

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Work type: Staff
Location: Sacramento
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Finance/Accounting, Probationary, Full Time, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)

Working Title: Senior Position Budget Analyst

Classification

Title:

Budget Analyst IV

Priority Final date to receive applications (Posting will remain open until filled):
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 @ 11:55pm PST

Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.

Under limited support from the Budget Director and Associate Vice President for Budget Planning & Administration (AVP), the Senior Position Budget Analyst is a key technical advisor who provides expertise and functional leadership over personnel and position management budget functions. The Senior Position Budget Analyst supports day-to-day operations for the functional area of position creation, management, maintenance, and processes. The Senior Position Budget Analysts provides high-level analysis work on compensation, scenario planning, benefits estimation, and other personnel related budgetary and financial matters.

The position must be able to work independently, have a high degree of specialized knowledge, work collaboratively with a diverse group of people, and perform at a very high-level including analysis, interpretation, compilation, and application of complex data, knowledge and interpretation of policies and procedures. In addition, this position works closely with the division liaison staff on division-budget personal planning and other related actions ensuring that plans meet and align with budget plans and procedures, produces complex fiscal analysis and projections for long range plans and pro forma's.

The incumbent collaborates with internal staff and with various campus colleges to find solutions to issues, trains others on various procedures or campus reporting, and acts as back-up to other Budget Analysts as needed.

FLSA
:
Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range
:$7,076 per month (Step
4) - $8,975 per month (Step 16)

CSU Classification Salary Range
:$6,668 per month (Step
1) - $9,714 per month (Step 20)

Salary step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience.

Budget Planning & Administration (BPA) supports the campus by estimating and allocating the fiscal resources needed by divisions and programs working to achieve student success and implement imperatives. In collaboration with the University Budget Advisory Committee (UBAC), BPA facilities a transparent budget development process that considers and makes funding recommendations for the upcoming fiscal year. More specifically, the BPA team analyzes historical and anticipated expenditures, prepares various expense and funding scenarios, and documents budget decisions.

BPA also allocates funds in alignment with the approved budget and as received by the Chancellor’s Office, monitors expenses and fund balances throughout the year, and effectuates fund transfers as needed and requested by divisions. In addition, BPA serves as a resource across the campus to analyze and make recommendations on the fiscal impact of decisions, such as developing pro-formas for capital projects, analyzing changes to Category IV and V fees, reviewing the fiscal health of auxiliaries and self-support organizations, and managing position changes.

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training as well as five years of progressively responsible accounting/budget experience.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of budgeting principles and concepts within a public sector organization.
• Expert knowledge and skill in applying and interpreting applicable standards and guidelines, as well as providing recommendations on organizational policy as appropriate.
• Expert analytical and organizational skills to organize, prioritize, and manage the successful completion of large, complex, and strategic projects.
• Expert communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders, budget, and financial management, and represent the university to external entities.
• Advanced skill in effectively leading, mentoring, training, or overseeing the work of others.
• Significant knowledge of California State Government/ University office standards, pronouncements, principles and policies as they relate to budgeting and…