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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is currently hiring for multiple Budget Analyst (Associate Governmental Program Analyst shall consider Staff Services Analyst) positions within our Financial Management Branch (FMB). We are looking for someone that has strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and organizational skills, and is customer service oriented. 

FMB is responsible for the preparation, analysis, and management of the Department’s budget; maintenance of accounting records and financial data; and acting as the liaison with the Department of Finance (DOF), the Legislative Analyst’s Office, Legislative Budget staff, and the federal government on budget and fiscal matters affecting the Department.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework! The deadline to apply is May 23, 2024, at 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time. Please reach out to Apply@cdph.ca.gov with any questions.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, coordinate, review, and track a variety of special projects and programmatic, budgetary, and fiscal drills
  • Coordinate and work with various internal and external stakeholders during the budget development process, the current year funds execution process, and to resolve the more complex questions and issues
  • Utilize various budget/financial information systems to gather and analyze financial reports and budget availability 
  • Analyze the fiscal impact and feasibility of all budget requests and provide written recommendations 
  • Provide guidance to CDPH managers related to policies and procedures on budget development and Budget Change Proposals (BCPs); review and edit BCP narratives; ensure BCPs comply with state policies, as well as Departmental and Agency direction
  • Conduct reviews and analyses of BCP fiscal details and make recommendations to management regarding the soundness of the analysis and assumptions, consistency with policy guidelines, past submittals, and declarations of the Department, including whether the proposal should be approved, denied, or modified
  • Review, analyze, and reconcile the Department’s budget build with DOF by coordinating with internal stakeholders to verify fiscal and position information; preparing the more complex calculations and justifications; and coordinating and validating calculations and justifications with CDPH programs, such as employee compensation and retirement adjustment budget augmentations
  • Prepare the Department’s budget galley, supplemental schedules, DOF reports, position reconciliation, and Salaries and Wages Detail galley processes

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent attendance, communication, and organizational skills
  • Working knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Work, Outlook, and Teams
  • Experience developing, creating, and maintaining large excel spreadsheets and utilizing reports
  • Consistently exercise a high degree of initiative to analyze situations and adopt effective course of action
  • Possess mature judgement, poise, tact, and discretion
  • Customer service oriented
  • Knowledge of, or experience with, budget/financial information systems

At CDPH, equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do. 

New to State Service? The following steps will navigate you through the application process:

  1. Create a CalCareer account by going to https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Login.aspx.
  2. Confirm that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position you are wanting to apply for. A link to view minimum qualifications is listed on each job posting.
  3. After confirming that you meet the minimum qualifications, take, and pass the corresponding examination. Most exams are available online and can be found on CalCareers under the Exam/Assessment Search tab. Please note, while candidates are welcome to apply to positions without taking the examination, candidates must pass the examination prior to appointment. Please review the minimum qualifications thoroughly, prior to beginning the examination.
  4. Apply! Follow all directions and be sure to submit all requested documentation.

Link to Apply: https://bit.ly/4bcVl6r