Job Description

Job Description and Duties

THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT, IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO RE-APPLY.

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of fellow Californians while achieving your career goals? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work in Budgets? If you desire to work in a team environment, surrounded by enthusiastic and self-motivated people, then look no further!

The EDD Administration Branch is soliciting candidates to apply for a Budget Analyst position in the Budget & Forecasting Section in the Fiscal Programs Division. Under the supervision of the Supervisor I, the Budget Analyst will learn the varied range of duties associated with the positions in the Section. The incumbent will perform the duties related to the varied programs within the Section, learn the full range of duties and responsibilities, and be provided with the necessary training to move into the full-journey level. All work performed will require collaboration with other Departmental staff to determine any necessary ledger adjustments, obligational authority, or other actions required.

The Budget & Forecasting Section programs include the Budget Coordination Unit; Department Budget Unit; Federal Benefits & Program Appeals Unit; Tax Collection & Benefit Payments Unit; Workforce Services Unit, and Program Estimates & Automation Unit. Staff may be provided the opportunity to move between Budget Section programs to obtain greater staff development and ensure cross training.

If you are interested in the position, please see the Duty Statement and Desirable Qualifications, below as it outlines more information on the available position.

Position located at 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Downtown Sacramento, near light rail.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click  here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more.

Apply today for the opportunity to work in this state-of-the-art building!

Special Requirements

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at  .

Please only submit ONE application.  Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.

• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.

• Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.  This page is for examination use only.

• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Examination/Assessment 

To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:  Analyst I Bulletin

For more information about the State hiring process,  click here . To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job,  click here .

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:

• Ability to plan, organize, and adapt to changing assignments, and priorities while working effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative and flexibility as well as tact and good judgment.
• Ability to approach a problem by using logical, systematic, sequential approach.
• Experience with modern office methods and equipment, including experience with computers utilizing Microsoft Suite and Adobe.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website,  , and the CalPERS website,  .

Statement of Qualifications Requirements

A  Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required . To be considered for the position, applicants must submit an SOQ along with their application. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills qualifies you for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

Applicants who fail to meet these requirements or who do not provide responses to the specific questions in the order listed may be disqualified from the selection process. Write your responses carefully. Initial evaluation of each applicant will be based on the content of the answers and written communication skills demonstrated on their submitted SOQ. Please contact the hiring contact if you have any questions or would like further clarification regarding these requirements.

Applicants must place their first and last name at the top right of the SOQ. Your response must be no more than 2 type-written page(s) in length, single-spaced, using 12-point Arial font. The SOQ must specifically address the following questions in the order listed below and each response must be numbered to clearly indicate which question you are responding to.

1. Describe your experiences with establishing and monitoring a budget.
2. Describe your experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, etc.). Provide specific details that demonstrate your use of each application.   

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.
• School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications -
  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required.  Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.

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