Staff Analyst (Senior)
Salary
$108,142.68 - $131,448.11 Annually
Location
Multiple Locations, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
26-105010-01
Department
County-Wide
Opening Date
04/30/2026
Contact
Melaniece Lovejoy (707) 784-7830
THE POSITION
As the Senior Staff Analyst, you will perform the most complex analytical professional level staff work in support of departmental operations, programs, and/or services. You will be responsible for providing analytical support to department management relative to diverse programs and complex fiscal matters, and for recommending and implementing solutions to sensitive interdepartmental and intergovernmental matters.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
For this position the ideal candidate will have strong budgeting and accounting knowledge and be able to apply their skills in the development and analysis of fiscal documents in support of their assigned department's needs.
This position requires budgeting experience, preferably in public sector, with an understanding of revenue and expenditure forecasting. Using analytical skills, the incumbent will be required to develop budgets and projections for local, state, and federal revenues and expenditures and other required fiscal documentation.
The incumbent will need good writing skills to develop budget narratives, board items, and other fiscal documentation required for grants and contracts that are issued to the county, state, or federal government.
The duties assigned to this position require that the incumbent be a self-starter and independent worker that can manage multiple and changing priorities. The incumbent will have the ability to apply their background and knowledge when reviewing work of subordinate staff to provide feedback to develop and support their growth and development. This position will typically supervisor professional and technical staff.
This position is allocated in multiple departments, the current opening is in the Health & Social Services Department.
Click here to learn more about the Health and Social Services Department
The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.
Position Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university preferably in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field or, if in a related field, have completed nine (9) semester, or thirteen and one half (13.5) quarter units in the field of accounting AND
Experience: Two (2) years of responsible professional work experience equivalent to the functions performed by a Staff Analyst within the particular field of expertise required.
Licensing, Certification and Registration:
Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver's License, Class C. All licenses must be kept current while employed in this class.
Click here for Staff Analyst (Senior) Job Description
Supplemental Information
SELECTION PROCESS
05/20/26 - 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review.
Applications will be reviewed on a 3-week interval after the first deadline, if position is not filled with the first group of applications.
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application review deadline.
Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA
Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelors Degree is required for this position. All candidates are encouraged to submit a copy of their official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed) or degree (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the application review deadline. However, proof of this education requirement must be submitted prior to appointment.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the application review deadline. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How to Submit Your Documents:
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.gov. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Staff Analyst - Senior) and the recruitment number (26-105010-01) in your email or fax.
Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the "Selection Process"), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave
To learn more, view our benefits summaries for safety and miscellaneous.
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This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants qualifications for this position and assess an applicants ability to advance in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely. Omitted information will not be considered or assumed. Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank. Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history.
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I confirm that I meet the experience qualification, which is reflected on my submitted application, as outlined in the job announcement and classification specification (job description) for Staff Analyst (Senior) which includes the following experience requirement: Two (2) years of responsible professional work experience equivalent to the functions performed by a Staff Analyst within the particular field of expertise required. Typically experience consider is performing a variety of financial management roles to include preparing, reviewing, analyzing, auditing and monitoring budgets, expenditures, grants, and contracts; and conducting analytical studies involving the operations, programs and services of the department served to develop and/or improve systems and procedures and to recommend and implement solutions.
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I confirm that I meet the education qualification, which is reflected on my submitted application, as outlined in the job announcement and classification specification (job description) for Staff Analyst (Senior) which includes the following education requirement: Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university preferably in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field or, if in a related field, have completed nine (9) semester, or thirteen and one half (13.5) quarter units in the field of accounting.
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Do you have experience in developing and monitoring the budget for federal, state and local government agencies?
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If you answered "yes" to question 4, what is the type and size of the budget?
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Do you have experience working with internal/external auditors on financial audit such as the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) or the Single Audit?
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Do you have experience in fiscal monitoring of subrecipients of Federal grants?
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Do you have experience in the preparation of cost reports/expenditure claims for Federal/State reimbursement?
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If you answered "yes" to question 8, what is the size of the cost report/expenditure claim?
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Do you have experience in supervising clerical, technical and/or professional staff?
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Positions assigned to this classification are required to drive. Do you possess a valid Drivers License?
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If you have a valid Drivers License, please provide the State and Drivers License number. If you do not have a valid Drivers License, please write "n/a."
Required Question
Employer Solano County
Address 675 Texas Street
Suite 1800
Fairfield, California, 94533
Phone (707) 784-6170
Website https://www.solanocounty.gov/