Fiscal & Policy Analyst

Summary

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Santa Barbara, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-8074-01 (O)
Department: County Executive Office
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
NOTICE OF CHANGE: This recruitment has been moved to continuous. If you applied by the original deadline of 9/02/26, you do not need to reapply. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The County of Santa Barbara seeks an organized, innovative, and dedicated Fiscal & Policy Analyst to join the Budget and Research Division of the County Executive Office. The Fiscal & Policy Analyst reports to the Budget Director and is primarily responsible for the development, monitoring and control of the County budget. This position works with department leaders and senior County executives to plan and manage fiscal resources and performs difficult, complex, and sensitive analytical work that has significant impacts on County operations. Research and analysis conducted by the Fiscal & Policy Analyst informs decision-making related to County operations, service delivery, organizational development, funding priorities, and the allocation of resources.

The selected candidate can be hired at the Fiscal and Policy Analyst I or II level, depending on qualifications and experience.
Analyst I Salary: $110,283 - $140,766 Annually
Analyst II Salary: $121,303 - $154,831 Annually
This position is home-based in Santa Barbara and may be eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule depending on the needs of the department.
TO LEARN MORE, REVIEW THEJOB BROCHURE HERE!
Retirement Plans

• Generous County Defined Benefit Plan
• Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans
• For more information on our retirement plans, please visit: and

Health Benefits

• Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums
• On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members
• Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits
• Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!
• For more information on our health benefits, please visit:

Paid Time Off

• Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
• Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement
• Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below)
• Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting
• For more information on Paid Time Off please view the Compensation Summary for this bargaining unit (available below)

Miscellaneous Benefits

• County Paid Term Life Insurance
• County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Childcare and Employee Discounts
• Relocation Assistance may apply
• Flexible work schedule may apply
• For more information on all of these benefits, please visit:

Compensation Summary

• To view the Compensation Summary specific to the bargaining unit for this position (link to full Memorandum of Understanding also available at bottom of the summary), please visit:

*This benefits list is for convenience only; please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for complete details of terms and conditions. Amounts are generally prorated for part-time employment.
01

The following supplemental questions will be used to determine top candidates to invite to initial selection interviews. Please read and answer them carefully.Although you may have some of this information on your application, you need to answer the questions completely. DO NOT put SEE RESUME OR APPLICATION.

• I understand

02

Describe your experience with budgeting for County government operations. Included the size and function of the budget and your role in development and/or ongoing monitoring and control.Or,If no direct experience with County budgeting, describe your fiscal, managerial, personnel, or governmental administrative experience. Include in your response the specific functions performed and your level of responsibility.
03

Describe your experience in researching, compiling and analyzing information to formulate alternatives and recommendations. Provide a specific example including the topic, the information analyzed, the alternatives developed, the recommendation made, the outcome of that recommendation, and the audience to whom recommendations were presented.
04

Describe your involvement in developing organizational policy and procedures. Include the purpose and scope of the policy and procedure and your role in the development process.Or,If no direct experience developing policy and procedure, describe your experience interpreting and applying policy and procedures.
Required Question

Job Description

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Santa Barbara, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-8074-01 (O)
Department: County Executive Office
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
NOTICE OF CHANGE: This recruitment has been moved to continuous. If you applied by the original deadline of 9/02/26, you do not need to reapply. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The County of Santa Barbara seeks an organized, innovative, and dedicated Fiscal & Policy Analyst to join the Budget and Research Division of the County Executive Office. The Fiscal & Policy Analyst reports to the Budget Director and is primarily responsible for the development, monitoring and control of the County budget. This position works with department leaders and senior County executives to plan and manage fiscal resources and performs difficult, complex, and sensitive analytical work that has significant impacts on County operations. Research and analysis conducted by the Fiscal & Policy Analyst informs decision-making related to County operations, service delivery, organizational development, funding priorities, and the allocation of resources.

The selected candidate can be hired at the Fiscal and Policy Analyst I or II level, depending on qualifications and experience.
Analyst I Salary: $110,283 - $140,766 Annually
Analyst II Salary: $121,303 - $154,831 Annually
This position is home-based in Santa Barbara and may be eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule depending on the needs of the department.
TO LEARN MORE, REVIEW THEJOB BROCHURE HERE!
Retirement Plans

• Generous County Defined Benefit Plan
• Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans
• For more information on our retirement plans, please visit: and

Health Benefits

• Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums
• On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members
• Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits
• Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!
• For more information on our health benefits, please visit:

Paid Time Off

• Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
• Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement
• Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below)
• Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting
• For more information on Paid Time Off please view the Compensation Summary for this bargaining unit (available below)

Miscellaneous Benefits

• County Paid Term Life Insurance
• County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Childcare and Employee Discounts
• Relocation Assistance may apply
• Flexible work schedule may apply
• For more information on all of these benefits, please visit:

Compensation Summary

• To view the Compensation Summary specific to the bargaining unit for this position (link to full Memorandum of Understanding also available at bottom of the summary), please visit:

*This benefits list is for convenience only; please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for complete details of terms and conditions. Amounts are generally prorated for part-time employment.
01

The following supplemental questions will be used to determine top candidates to invite to initial selection interviews. Please read and answer them carefully.Although you may have some of this information on your application, you need to answer the questions completely. DO NOT put SEE RESUME OR APPLICATION.

• I understand

02

Describe your experience with budgeting for County government operations. Included the size and function of the budget and your role in development and/or ongoing monitoring and control.Or,If no direct experience with County budgeting, describe your fiscal, managerial, personnel, or governmental administrative experience. Include in your response the specific functions performed and your level of responsibility.
03

Describe your experience in researching, compiling and analyzing information to formulate alternatives and recommendations. Provide a specific example including the topic, the information analyzed, the alternatives developed, the recommendation made, the outcome of that recommendation, and the audience to whom recommendations were presented.
04

Describe your involvement in developing organizational policy and procedures. Include the purpose and scope of the policy and procedure and your role in the development process.Or,If no direct experience developing policy and procedure, describe your experience interpreting and applying policy and procedures.
Required Question