Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Supervisor II, the Analyst III shall lead the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) expenditure review of monthly budget adjustments and change orders, production of monthly reports, and provide forecasting analysis of monthly spending and accruals for the multibillion-dollar high-speed rail project. Duties include monthly written reports for the Capital Outlay Report and the Funding Contribution Plan, validation of the monthly cost report, budget adjustments, funding allocations, and spend-to-date. The Analyst III regularly meets with program managers and liaisons to discuss a variety of reports and prepares and reviews various levels of researched-based analysis for upper management and executives.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Part-time telework is available for this position for California residents based on the requirements of the position and may be discussed during the interview process. Hiring interviews may be available virtually, using teleconferencing or video conferencing options.

While working on site, the incumbent works in a professional office environment, in a climate-controlled cubicle which may fluctuate in temperature and is under artificial light. Incumbent will be required to use a computer, mouse, and video display terminal and will be required to sit for long periods of time at a computer screen. Employee must be able to focus for long periods of time, multi-task, adapt to changes in priorities and complete tasks or projects with short notice. Employees may be required to travel outside of their workstation to perform general tasks.

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position. An SOQ is a narrative that describes your qualifications for this position. The SOQ must be no more than two (2) pages, 12-point font, organized and numbered as reflected below. You must respond to all the following items. Applicants who do not follow these requirements may be disqualified from the hiring process.

1. Describe in detail your experience building automated reporting frameworks using Excel. Specifically, describe how you utilize Power Query to architect data models for Power BI or Excel dashboards.

2. Describe a project where you had to pivot your financial models—such as building a new reconciliation process or a budget tracker—in response to a contract amendment. Please detail how you adjusted your tracking logic and how these changes ensured continued fiscal oversight.

Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered in the place of the SOQ. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, website searches, and third-party reviewers can be helpful in researching responses to the SOQ; however, by submitting your application for this position, you understand and acknowledge the SOQ you submit is your own work, in your own words, and accurately reflects your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences. Submitting an SOQ that is not your own may be cause for disqualification from the hiring process.

For assistance in completing the SOQ, please reach out to the Human Resources contact below.

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related degree.

• Extensive analytical experience in the finance and accounting fields.

• Computer proficiency and knowledge of various computer software applications/databases, the internet and Microsoft Office; Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel expertise.

• Experience presenting fiscal reports and information effectively both orally and in writing.

• Experience with database construction and pivot tables, data management, and data integrity.

• Strong communication skills and experience working and communicating with various levels of staff, external parties, and the public.

• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.

• Reconciliation experience.

• Experience with auditing and reviewing expenditures and forecasts.

• Experience with governmental accounting, budgeting, funding sources and uses, adjustments, and reallocations.

• Knowledge of the uniform accounting system and financial organization and procedures of the State of California and related laws, rules, and regulations.

• Experience with general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

• Experience with project budgeting.

• Knowledge of financial management and financial analysis.

• Experience with project accounting.

• Experience with preparation of financial reports and funding forecasts.

• Experience with process improvement methodologies.

Benefits

The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, a retirement pension, a telework stipend if applicable, and an array of other options.

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

Application Information

The STD. 678 is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Please do not include your Social Security Number, date of birth, veteran status, personal photos, LEAP information, or any other personally identifying information on any documents in your application package.

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed.

If applying via postal mail or by dropping off your application, applicants must include JC-516435 and  Budget Allocation and Cost Analyst , 311-320-5402-001 in the 'Job Title' section of the STD. 678 to be considered for this position. Please indicate on the STD 678 your basis of eligibility in the "Explanations" field (i.e. SROA, surplus, reemployment, reinstatement, transfer, or list eligible.)

Surplus/SROA candidates must provide a copy of their surplus/SROA letter with their application. Consideration may be given to applicants on another Department's employment list, provided the criteria are met to transfer the eligibility from the employment list to the Authority's employment list. Training and Development assignments are not being considered at this time.

NOTE: To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification. To gain employment list eligibility, please  click here to access the exam bulletin.

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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to apply. Please see above “Special Requirements” section for SOQ instructions.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Part time, Work at office, Remote work

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