JC-523099 Principal Program Budget Analyst I - Continuous
- California Department of Finance
- Sacramento County, CA, USA
- Oct 02, 2026
Job Description
This posting states its location as Sacramento County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.
Classification: PRINCIPAL PROGRAM BUDGET ANALYST I
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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Qualifications
Special Requirements:
This position is located in Sacramento.:
Finance operates under a hybrid telework model, which requires employees to work in the office (report to headquarters) for a minimum of four days during the workweek. The hybrid policy is subject to change, and additional in-office days may be required at management's discretion. Implementation of Executive Order N-22-25 requiring four in-office workdays has been postponed until July 1, 2026, but may be subject to change.:
In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025. This program reduces employees' monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits for the duration of the program. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the reduced amounts.:
Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for California Department of Finance is Chuck Callahan.
Qualifications
State
Immediate Fill
Job Reference
Our Role in State Government
Mission Statement
- Serve as the Governor's chief fiscal policy advisor.
- Promote long-term economic sustainability and responsible resource allocation through the state's annual financial plan.
Commitments and Strategies
Leadership: Serve as the statewide leader for fiscal and budget policies.
Strategy:
- Work collaboratively with other state departments and external stakeholders to meet the priorities of the Governor and the State of California.
- Exercise a statewide leadership role throughout FI$Cal system development and implementation to promote its successful use as the state’s budgeting, accounting, cash management, and procurement system.
- Align budget and policy initiatives with priorities of the state and long-term economic sustainability.
Workforce: Recruit, develop, and maintain a premier workforce, consistent with Finance’s fiscal and budget policy leadership role.
Strategy:
- Employ experienced, flexible, and knowledgeable staff that can adjust to a dynamic environment, and continually provide relevant and practical training to staff.
- Continuously develop and implement comprehensive succession and mentoring plans to prepare staff to fill key positions.
- Enhance outreach activities, streamline and simplify the hiring process, and develop effective interviewing tools.
Accountability: Promote transparency and trust by developing efficient processes and systems that allow easy access to state data and information.
Strategy:
- Continuously review business workflows and develop and/or upgrade systems, applications, and processes to achieve greater efficiencies within Finance and statewide.
- Examine critical fiscal policies to identify and implement opportunities to improve accuracy, effectiveness, and transparency.
- Leverage emerging technologies to make data and information easily accessible to policymakers and the public.
Strategic Plan
The Strategic Plan of the Department of Finance provides a road map for our organization so that we may better serve as the statewide leader for budget and fiscal policy. The Plan will help Finance realize its mission by focusing on commitments in the following three areas: Leadership, Workforce, and Accountability.
How We Fit Into State Government
State government is made up of three branches:
- Legislative
- Judicial
- Executive
The Department of Finance, located in Sacramento, is in the Executive Branch and part of the Governor's Administration.
The Department is One of Eight "Control Agencies"
The Director of Finance is appointed by the Governor and serves as the chief fiscal policy advisor. The Director is a member of the Governor's cabinet and senior staff.
Principal functions are as follows:
- Establish appropriate fiscal policies to carry out the state's programs.
- Prepare, explain, and administer the state's annual financial plan (budget), which the Governor is required under the State Constitution to present by January 10 of each year.
- Analyze legislation which has a fiscal impact.
- Maintain the California State Accounting and Reporting System (CALSTARS).
- Train and support departmental accounting.
- Monitor/audit expenditures by state departments to ensure compliance with law, approved standards, and policies.
- Develop economic forecasts and revenue estimates.
- Develop population and enrollment estimates and projections.
- Conducts fiscal analyses of proposed statewide information technology (IT) policies and enterprise initiatives and performs oversight of critical IT projects.
Fiscal Process and Authority
The fiscal process is a dynamic one as new laws are enacted, new regulations are adopted, priorities change, available resources increase or decrease, and the Administration itself changes.
The Department of Finance impacts the fiscal activities of other state departments because of the general authority granted to the Department in Government Code Section 13070. This section provides the Department of Finance with authority over all financial and business policies of the state. There are numerous other code sections that direct the operations of the Department.