Administrative Analyst (Provisional Appointment)

Join Our Team as a Provisional* Administrative Analyst in the County Administrator’s Office!

Are you passionate about public service, numbers, policy and fiscal strategy?   We’re looking for a dynamic, results-driven professional to step into a Provisional Administrative Analyst position — and we want you!

Why This Role Is Exciting

• You’ll work at the heart of county government, collaborating with leadership across departments to inform decisions that directly impact your community.
• You’ll get to analyze, model, monitor, and report on budgets for complex programs and capital projects.
• You’ll have the opportunity to influence policy, contribute to long-term fiscal planning, and ensure accountability in public spending.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Comes with hands-on experience in policy, budgeting, financial analysis, or fiscal planning (e.g. governmental, nonprofit, corporate).
• Can dive into spreadsheets, forecasts, and financial systems with ease, transforming data into clear insight and actionable recommendations.
• Communicates well—able to translate technical numbers into compelling narratives for stakeholders, management, or the public.
• Thinks strategically, but can also roll up their sleeves and dig into the details when needed.
• Is flexible, collaborative, and thrives in a dynamic public sector environment where priorities shift and every project matters.

 Core Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and monitor departmental and capital budgets.
• Conduct financial analyses, trend forecasts, and variance reports.
• Assist with midyear and year-end reviews, and recommend adjustments.
• Support development of budgets, policies, guidelines, and financial standards.
• Liaise with departments, leadership, auditors, and external partners to gather data, clarify assumptions, and resolve issues.

What We Offer

• A chance to make real impact in your community through meaningful work.
• Exposure to high-level financial decision-making and cross-department collaboration.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development support.
• A team-oriented, mission-driven environment that values innovation and accountability.

What You’ll Bring

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Economics, Business, or a closely related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Proven experience working with complex budgets, financial systems, or public-sector finance.
• Advanced Excel / data tools proficiency (e.g., pivot tables, financial modeling).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks, deadlines, and shifting priorities with poise.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re energized by budgets, numbers, analysis and making a tangible difference, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your application, and cover letter — showing us how your experience aligns with this opportunity. Applications and cover letters can be emailed to Sam Gee at samson.gee@acgov.org

Click here to complete a County of Alameda employment application: 

Application Template - County of Alameda 

This is provisional recruitment.

*Provisional Appointments: For a provisional appointment, a civil service exam is not required. However, to obtain a regular position, the appointee will need to compete successfully in a County exam when open.

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