Senior Position Budget Analyst

Working Title: Senior Position Budget Analyst

Classification Title: Budget Analyst IV

Posting Details

Priority Application Deadline (Posting will remain open until filled): Wednesday, December 17, 2025 @ 11:55pm PST

Hiring Preference


Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.

Position Summary

Under limited support from the Budget Director and Associate Vice President for Budget Planning & Administration (AVP), the Senior Position Budget Analyst is a key technical advisor who provides expertise and functional leadership over personnel and position management budget functions. The Senior Position Budget Analyst supports day-to-day operations for the functional area of position creation, management, maintenance, and processes. The Senior Position Budget Analysts provides high-level analysis work on compensation, scenario planning, benefits estimation, and other personnel related budgetary and financial matters. The position must be able to work independently, have a high degree of specialized knowledge, work collaboratively with a diverse group of people, and perform at a very high-level including analysis, interpretation, compilation, and application of complex data, knowledge and interpretation of policies and procedures. In addition, this position works closely with the division liaison staff on division-budget personal planning and other related actions ensuring that plans meet and align with budget plans and procedures, produces complex fiscal analysis and projections for long range plans and pro forma's. The incumbent collaborates with internal staff and with various campus colleges to find solutions to issues, trains others on various procedures or campus reporting, and acts as back-up to other Budget Analysts as needed.

FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $7,076 per month (Step 4) - $8,975 per month (Step 16)

CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,668 per month (Step 1) - $9,714 per month (Step 20)

Salary step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience.

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Salary Grade/Range: 1

Recruitment Type: Regular (Probationary)

Time Base: Full-Time

Department Information

Budget Planning & Administration (BPA) supports the campus by estimating and allocating the fiscal resources needed by divisions and programs working to achieve student success and implement imperatives. In collaboration with the University Budget Advisory Committee (UBAC), BPA facilities a transparent budget development process that considers and makes funding recommendations for the upcoming fiscal year. More specifically, the BPA team analyzes historical and anticipated expenditures, prepares various expense and funding scenarios, and documents budget decisions. BPA also allocates funds in alignment with the approved budget and as received by the Chancellor’s Office, monitors expenses and fund balances throughout the year, and effectuates fund transfers as needed and requested by divisions. In addition, BPA serves as a resource across the campus to analyze and make recommendations on the fiscal impact of decisions, such as developing pro-formas for capital projects, analyzing changes to Category IV and V fees, reviewing the fiscal health of auxiliaries and self-support organizations, and managing position changes.

https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/budget-planning/

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training as well as five years of progressively responsible accounting/budget experience. Expert knowledge and understanding of budgeting principles and concepts within a public sector organization. Expert knowledge and skill in applying and interpreting applicable standards and guidelines, as well as providing recommendations on organizational policy as appropriate. Expert analytical and organizational skills to organize, prioritize, and manage the successful completion of large, complex, and strategic projects. Expert communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders, budget, and financial management, and represent the university to external entities. Advanced skill in effectively leading, mentoring, training, or overseeing the work of others. Significant knowledge of California State Government/ University office standards, pronouncements, principles and policies as they relate to budgeting and accounting. Experience with automated financial systems, complex spreadsheets, databases, query tools and graphical display of information. Excels in working independently as a self-motivated, highly productive, problem solver that is results oriented. Must be able to change priorities when needed and meet overlapping deadlines. Must have strong oral and communication skills. Must be able to understand financial and human resources software systems such as PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office products, automated financial systems, complex spreadsheets, databases, query tools, emails, calendar, laser printer, copier, fax machine and calculator.
Condition of Employment

• Ability to complete the background check process.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in higher education environment, a California public agency, or the California State University institution. Experience using CMS/CFS (Common Management System - Financials, HR), CHRS, Questica Budgeting Software, or other similar software enterprise systems. Experience in position-based budgeting and position management.
Experience in financial forecasting and data analytics.


Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume

Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State proudly serves as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and is recognized by the California Legislative Assembly as a Black-Serving Institution . The university enrolls around 31,000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region, throughout California, across the nation, and around the world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

“As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success ; teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity ; justice, diversity, equity and inclusion ; resource development and sustainability ; dedicated community engagement , and wellness and safety .

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code , Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html .

The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/learning-development/support/csu-learn.html .

Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery .

The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at clery@csus.edu .

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

Background Check Disclaimer

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

Out of State Employment

Sacramento State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Eligibility Verification

Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).

Note to Applicants:

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.

Advertised: Dec 03 2025 Pacific Standard Time
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