| Location | Daly City, CA |
Description
Applications will be accepted until Friday, September 4, 2026
Resume are not accepted in lieu of completing a City application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Interviews: TBD
POSITION INFORMATION
The Budget Analyst plays a key role in supporting the City''s annual operating and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgets through financial analysis, budget development, forecasting, and strategic planning. This position partners with departments across the organization to analyze revenues and expenditures, evaluate programs and projects, prepare reports and presentations for City leadership, and support long-term financial planning. The Budget Analyst also serves as a resource on budget policies and procedures while contributing to citywide initiatives and process improvements. As a management development position, this role offers opportunities to gain broad experience across a variety of municipal functions.
DEFINITION
Under general direction from higher level department personnel; plan, organize and support the City's annual budget process; perform a variety of complex and specialized duties in support of the City-wide and Capital Improvement budget; function as the budget liaison between departments and perform a variety of professional tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. As this is a management development position, the incumbent may be assigned temporarily to other departments to gain broad experience in various municipal functions.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Assist in program, policy and budget development, implementation, coordination, revision, review, evaluation and monitoring; participate in interdepartmental task forces and committees; research, compile and analyze financial and other data; prepare recommendations for budget requests, grants, new programs, modification of services and equipment; plan, organize and coordinate assigned City-wide projects and monitor departmental projects; analyze, interpret and explain City policies and procedures.
TYPICAL TASKS
The following tasks are typical for the classification. Any single position may not require all of these tasks and/or may require similar analytical and administrative tasks not listed.
Compile and analyze financial data and transactions, budget requests and other relevant materials from departments for the preparation of the City's operating and/or capital improvement budget.
Develop the budget calendar, prepare budget instructions for departments, provide technical assistance in preparing the budget requests; review work of staff involved in the budget process and train department personnel in using budget development tools.
Assemble budget data and perform analysis of revenues and expenditures for multiple funds to identify problem areas.
Aid in updating costs and allocations of administrative overhead and Salaries and Benefits.
Research and prepare administrative reports and presentations for department heads and City Council. May make presentations on assigned projects and programs to the City Council and others.
Identify and research information from various departments and outside sources to evaluate proposed programs and projects. Analyze data to assess cost, operational feasibility and other aspects of proposed programs and projects.
Prepare reports and presentations on all pertinent aspects of proposed programs and projects including budget projections.
Compile and analyze historical data and projections to maintain a 10-year financial forecast.
Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Confer with operating staff regarding the implementation of programs and the interpretation and application of policies and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of municipal budgeting, finance, public administration and organizational development; modern management of departments and organizations; pertinent legislation; interpersonal behavioral dynamics.
Ability to: Plan, organize and administer City-wide budget activities. Write and present reports and recommendations; speak before groups; properly interpret, explain and act in accordance with laws, regulations and policies; demonstrate competency in research and analysis, decision making, and management skills; and tactfully relate to the public, departmental managers, employees, other organizations and outside agencies. Interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.
Education: Bachelor''s Degree from a four-year college or university, with major course work in Public or Business Administration or related field.
Experience: Two years of full-time, paid, increasingly responsible experience in a fiscal or administrative capacity; or an equivalent combination of related training and experience preparing an agency-wide budget.
License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver''s License.