Budget & Management Analyst, Senior

Budget & Management Analyst, Senior

Salary

$129,058.68 - $158,455.44 Annually

Location

Oakland, CA

Job Type

Full Time Civil Service

Job Number

26-AF064-07

Department

Finance Department

Opening Date

07/13/2026

Closing Date

7/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

U31

• Description
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The Position

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city's historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.

Why join the City of Oakland Finance Department?

The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill two (2) Senior Budget & Management Analyst positions within the Finance Department. This is an exciting and pivotal time to join the City of Oakland.

The Budget Bureau in the Finance Department is responsible for supporting the City's most important financial and public policy decisions and producing the City's budget. The budget serves as an operations guide and dictates exactly which services, programs, and projects are funded. Budget and policy discussions are creating space to reimagine local government, prioritize equity and accessibility, strengthen core services, and ensure resources align with community needs.

We are seeking talented professionals who want to be part of a team dedicated to problem-solving, collaboration, and making a lasting impact. This is a challenging role in local government with great benefits. This is an opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful difference in the community, working alongside dedicated professionals who take pride in serving the residents of Oakland.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Able to work as part of a team and independently. You will be expected to work both independently and on projects that will require independent assessment and collaboration with other City staff.
• Analytical and a critical thinker. You will need to interpret complex data, research issues, and evaluate information.
• Self-motivated. You will be expected to take initiative, apply sound judgment, and use your resources to solve problems.
• A strong relationship builder with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will have the opportunity to interface with multiple City departments, elected officials, and the public. With this, you will get to establish meaningful professional relationships and communicate with a variety of audiences.
• Detail-oriented. You will be expected to pay close attention to every element and aspect of work products to ensure they are executed according to specifications, error-free, completed to the highest standards, and in compliance with all relevant requirements.
• Organized and results-driven. You will need to balance multiple assignments and priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable. You will need to adapt to changing situations and environments, with the ability to take instructions from multiple senior-level staff members.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Partnering with department leadership to build, monitor, and adjust annual budgets.
• Regularly reviewing budget-to-actual reports to identify spending trends, potential shortfalls, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Adjusting budgets based on changing assumptions, personnel updates, or legislative impacts.
• Compiling, preparing, and analyzing quarterly and annual financial statements detailing revenue sources and operational expenses.
• Evaluating and approving requests to fill vacant positions, changing roles, or creating new positions while assessing the financial impacts.
• Maintaining awareness of significant policy discussions, service delivery issues, best practices, and legislative trends affecting assigned departments.
• Analyzing, reviewing, and evaluating fiscal and operational performance measurements for assigned departments.
• Using and managing the City's budgetary systems to track finances, preparing the budget book, and creating clear presentations and analytical reports.

Read the complete job description by clicking this Sr. Budget & Management Analyst

We are recruiting for both Budget & Management Analyst & Budget & Management Analyst, Senior positions. If you would like to be considered for both positions, you must submit separate applications for each posting. The Budget & Management Analyst posting can be found here: Budget & Management Analyst

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Working for the City of Oakland

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will be an asset to the City. Nearly everything flows through the Budget Bureau, and your work will help shape City operations, services and major initiatives.
• You will be part of a small diverse team that values supporting one another and working collaboratively toward common goals
• You will never be bored. A variety of responsibilities keep things exciting and engaging.
• You will have valuable opportunities to learn, grow, and further develop your budget and public administration skills and abilities.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will balance multi-faceted responsibilities with competing deadlines
• You will collaborate across multiple departments and stakeholders with differing priorities.
• You will need to work extended hours during critical periods such as budget development and major fiscal deadlines.
• You will work in a dynamic environment that requires flexibility in responding to changing priorities

Competencies Required:

• Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment

• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data

• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products

• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships

• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims

• Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new and better ways of doing things

• Leading Cross-Functional Collaboration: Demonstrating cooperation and teamwork while working within and across divisions, functions, or teams

• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job

• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability

• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals

• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing

Minimum Requirements for Application

This recruitment will produce two eligible lists. The restricted list will be for full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City and Port of Oakland employees who maintain employment for the duration of the recruitment and pass all stages of the recruitment process. The open list will be for all other applicants who pass all stages of the recruitment process.

Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable

Education:

A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration or related field. A Masters degree is highly desirable.

Experience:

Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience in a government agency performing budgetary or financial management and analysis in support of the agencys fiscal operations.

License or Certificate / Other Requirements

An incumbent in this position is expected to operate automotive vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Due to the nature of the assignment and the hours worked, public transportation may not be an efficient method for traveling to required locations. An individual appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Drivers License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a Budget or Financial Planning unit
• Experience with the City's ERP System - Oracle
• Experience with the City's Financial Processes

Supplemental Information

The Recruitment Process:

The City of Oakland works with a Civil Service system. Applicants apply online, and HR staff reviews their experience, education, and training listed on the application against the "minimum qualifications" listed for each position.

Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements are then invited to participate in an assessment process (or testing) to measure their knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas.

Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements will have an opportunity to request a final review. Candidates must request a final review within 5 business days of being notified that they did not meet the minimum qualifications.

In the final review, candidates may clarify information already provided on their application. No additional work history, education, or certifications will be accepted. Any decisions made during this review process will be final.

For this recruitment, all qualified applicants will be invited to take an online multiple-choice test, (weighted 100%). You will have 7 days to complete the test once the link is sent to your email. This is tentatively planned to launch during the week of August 17, 2026.

Candidates requesting reasonable accommodations for the examination process must request accommodations no later than one week before they are scheduled to take the exam; otherwise, it may not be possible to arrange accommodations for the selection process. Please complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation in Testing form by clicking on this link or by copying and pasting the link into your browser to open it: https://cao-94612.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/Request-for-Reasonable-Accommodation-in-Testing-2.9.22-Fillable.pdf Send the completed form and any supporting documentation to the exam analyst: Mary Ann Gonzales at mgonzales@oaklandca.gov

Candidates who pass each stage in the process will be placed on an eligible list. Some candidates may receive extra points, for example, if you are a Veteran with an honorable discharge, or if you are a current City of Oakland resident. If you're applying to a "restricted" posting and you are eligible as a current City employee, you may also receive additional points for your City service. Extra points are only applied to passing scores, so if you do not pass every element of the testing process, you cannot use extra points to pass.

The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

What's in it for you?

• Work/Life Balance: 37.5 hour work weeks
• 15 paid holidays
• Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
• Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
• Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans
• Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year
• Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
• Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.
• Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found here: Working for Oakland | City of Oakland, CA

Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.

Disaster Service Workers

All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

How to Apply

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca

If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).

Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) 238-3112 for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Mary Ann Gonzales at mgonzales@oaklandca.gov.

The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions. Benefits may include*:

• CalPERS Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Medical Waiver Plan - Cash-In-Lieu
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Group & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH)
• Pension Benefits
• Deferred Compensation
• Specific benefits may vary depending on the assigned specific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Employee Benefits Information Current MOUs may be reviewed here: City of Oakland Labor Agreements

01

Be sure to answer the supplemental questions thoroughly and accurately. Applicants are responsible for clearly, completely, and accurately identifying their qualifications. Responses to the supplemental questions may determine your application status.

By answering "yes" to this question, I certify that I have read and understand the statement above concerning submission of supplemental responses.

• Yes
• No

02

This recruitment will produce two eligible lists. The restricted list will be for full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City and Port of Oakland employees who maintain employment for the duration of the recruitment and pass all stages of the recruitment process. The open list will be for all other applicants who pass all stages of the recruitment process.

Are you a current full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City of Oakland or Port of Oakland employee?

• Yes
• No

03

If you are a current City or Port of Oakland employee, what is your job title and employee ID number? If you are not a City or Port employee, type "N/A".

04

If you have previously been employed by the City of Oakland, please enter the dates and titles of the jobs you previously held at the City of Oakland below. If not applicable, type "N/A"

05

If you have previously used any other name, please enter the other full name(s) used below. If not applicable, type "N/A"

06

Do you confirm that the address on your application matches your current residence?

• Yes
• No

07

If the address on your application does not match your current residence, please enter your address and update it in your application profile. If not applicable, type "N/A"

08

What is the highest degree or level of education that you have completed?

• High School / GED
• Some college credits
• Completion of an Associates degree
• Completion of a Bachelors degree
• Completion of a Masters degree
• None of the above

09

If you indicated your highest educational achievement is "Some college credits", how many units of college-level coursework have you completed?

• 1-14 semester / 1-21 quarter units / or equivalent
• 15-29 semester / 22-44 quarter units / or equivalent
• 30-59 semester / 45-89 quarter units / or equivalent
• 60-89 semester / 90-134 quarter units / or equivalent
• 90+ semester / 135+ quarter units / or equivalent
• N/A

10

If you indicated that you have attained a Bachelors degree or above, please list the field of study (major) in each degree attained. (for example: BA degree - Environmental Science & MA degree - Business Administration) If this doesnt apply, please indicate "NA".

11

How many years of progressively responsible professional experience do you have in a government agency performing budgetary or financial management and analysis in support of the agencys fiscal operations?

• I do not have any experience as described
• I have less than 1 year of experience as described
• I have 1 or more years, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• I have 2 or more years, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• I have 3 or more years, but less than 4 years, of experience as described
• I have 4 or more years, but less than 5 years, of experience as described
• I have 5 or more years, but less than 6 years, of experience as described
• I have 6 or more years, but less than 7 years, of experience as described
• I have 7 or more years, but less than 8 years, of experience as described
• I have 8 or more years of experience as described

12

Please clearly and thoroughly describe your progressively responsible professional experience in a government agency performing budgetary or financial management and analysis in support of the agencys fiscal operations.

13

Acting assignments: If you have served in an Acting assignment that you would like considered as experience towards the minimum qualifications requirement, please list the Acting assignment(s) separately in the "Work experience" section of your application. For each Acting assignment, the description must include the Acting job title (use the word Acting as part of the job title), dates and hours served, and duties performed.

I understand the above statement and will list any Acting assignments separately in the "Work experience" section of my application form.

• Yes
• No

14

Answers to the above supplemental questions MUST be supported by information contained in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of this application. Answers not supported by information contained in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of this application will NOT be considered. Resumes and cover letters will not be reviewed.

I have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Oakland

Address 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza - 2nd Floor

Oakland, California, 94612

Phone (510) 238-3112

Website http://www.oaklandca.gov/