Senior Budget Analyst (Analyst III)

Job Description and Duties Under general direction of the Accounting Administrator II, the Analyst III serves as the lead Budget Analyst for CalHFA, providing advanced expertise for assisting in the development, preparation, and administration of the Agency's annual operating budget. The incumbent processes the highly complex budget transactions related to Agency procurement and leads the most difficult and high-impact budget projects requiring advanced fiscal judgment to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and strategic alignment of CalHFA's budgetary framework. Desirable Qualifications: In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: • Experience with auditing, operating budget, and reviewing expenditures • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Strong communication skills to internal and external stakeholders • Ability to present ideas and information to management and executives • Advanced knowledge and skill in Microsoft Office Suit, especially in Microsoft Excel • Excellent time management skills and ability to perform multiple tasks You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements The Employment History section of the STD 678 Employment Application must be complete and include accurate dates, hours per week, total time worked, duties performed, and supervisor names and phone numbers. • Applicants who fail to submit a thoroughly completed STD 678 will be disqualified. • Resumes or other documents do not substitute the STD 678. • Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an interview. Use these links to review the State Application Checklist and Supplemental Application checklist to help you understand how to complete a strong state application and address some frequently asked questions. In order to be considered for this job, you must satisfy one of the following requirements: BE LIST ELIGIBLE: Successfully complete the State civil service exam for the Analyst III classification OR BE TRANSFER ELIGIBLE: Have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable (employees who wish to be considered based on transfer eligibility must meet the minimum qualifications of the classification per DPA Rule 250) OR BE REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE: Have obtained previous permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable.