Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The incumbent serves as Finance's primary contact with one or more departments; develops expert fiscal and program knowledge in assigned area; identifies policy and program issues on which program analysis projects should be initiated; works with the department(s) to which assigned in preparation of the Governor's Budget; consults with line program managers regarding program; advises the Director of Finance and Governor's Office on decisions relating to the program budget and proposed legislation; has final authority to approve a wide range of financial documents that require Finance approval; carries out program analysis projects, using a variety of analytical techniques to evaluate program effectiveness and program alternatives; serves as a resources person in assigned program area to assist other staff conducting program analyses; and monitors program implementation.

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Special Requirements

Finance currently has a hybrid telework model, which requires employees to work in the office a minimum of two days during the workweek with additional in office days required as needed and sometimes on short notice, for reasons such as hearings, site visits, or required in-person meetings or trainings.  Implementation of Executive Order N-22-25 requiring four in-office work days has been postponed until July 1, 2026, but may be subject to change.

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:

• Knowledge of, and experience in the preparation, justification, and analysis of budgets.
• Excellent written communication skills and ability to pay attention to detail when reviewing work of subordinates to effectively meet the objectives of management and the Administration.
• Strong analytical skills and experience resolving complex problems or issues.

• Ability to plan, assign, organize, monitor and project workload to meet work demands.
• Ability to take initiative; work independently; work under pressure to meet deadlines and easily adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships across all levels of government. 
• Ability to analyze, present ideas and information through effective verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and trends of public finance and governmental budgeting and accounting; program budgeting techniques; and knowledge of the state budget and legislative processes.
• Ability to use a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex governmental budgeting and managerial problems.
• Knowledge of the budget portion of the FI$Cal system.

Benefits

For general information related to benefits with the State of California, please click here:  State Employees - CalHR Benefits Website .

Finance employees are excluded from collective bargaining and are eligible to receive the following enhanced benefits:

• Enhanced medical, dental, and disability benefits
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Additional hour of Vacation/Annual Leave
• Excluded employees are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding

For more details about employee benefits, visit the Department of Finance’s website  here .

Examination Information

To establish eligibility for the Principal Program Budget Analyst I (PPBA I) classification, you must take and pass the online  exam and meet the minimum qualifications for the PPBA I classification. The examination is given on a promotional basis; therefore, you must also meet one of the promotional exam criteria indicated in the examination bulletin. 

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts

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