Principal Budget Analyst

SALARY: $8,560-$12,123/mo.

FILING DEADLINE: September 30, 2025

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This is your opportunity to become a member of an extraordinary organization and a dynamic team.  

The City of Fresno has an outstanding career opportunity for experienced fiscal professionals as a Principal Budget Analyst.  The Principal Budget Analyst plays a vital leadership role in the City’s financial planning and budget development process. This position is responsible for performing high-level analytical, budgetary, and fiscal administration duties that support the City’s long-term financial health. Principal Budget Analysts lead the development and oversight of citywide revenue and expenditure forecasts, supervise budget staff, and serve as trusted advisors to City Administration.

This role requires advanced expertise in financial analysis, budget systems management, and process improvement. Principal Budget Analysts are responsible for configuring and maintaining budget tools, setting standards for financial systems, and ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of budget operations. The position also involves extensive collaboration with departments to guide budget preparation, monitor performance, and ensure alignment with City priorities.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the development of citywide revenue and expenditure forecasts to support long-term financial planning.
• Supervise, train, and mentor budget analysts and support staff in budget preparation, documentation and presentation.
• Oversee the configuration and maintenance of budget and financials systems, ensuring tools and processes meet operational needs.
• Conduct complex financial analyses and scenario modeling to inform decision-making and policy development.
• Evaluate and streamline budget processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and transparency.
• Provide technical guidance and support to departments in preparing and managing their budgets.
• Monitor departmental and citywide budget performance, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise reports and presentations to City Administration and other stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with all appliable laws, regulations, and internal policies related to budget administration.

Full Job Description available to view at: 

https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/JS-Principal_Budget_Analyst.pdf

If you're results driven, fiscally responsible and possess a high aptitude for completing analytical projects in the interest of public service, we invite you to apply. 

This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the Department Director. 

Evening and weekend work is required during annual Citywide budget preparation to meet legislatively mandated timelines for Citywide budget adoption.

The current vacancy exists in the Finance Department. However, the City of Fresno may choose to utilize the applications received through this recruitment for future vacancies.

PAY, BENEFITS, & WORK SCHEDULE

UNIT 2 Classification – Management Confidential - Unrepresented

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings. City contributes up to $75 per month. 

HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.

MANAGEMENT LEAVE: 60 hours per fiscal year for only exempt employees. 

BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month

ANNUAL LEAVE: Accrue (15.5) hour per month of Annual Leave, with cash out provisions. 

SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum

LIFE INSURANCE: Benefit equal to annual salary; premium paid by the City.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY: Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by the City.

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.

RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security. 

DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years.  Participation minimum is age 50 and vested.  Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at 

https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

THE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for further consideration in the recruitment process. 

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics or closely related field.

AND

 Three (3) years of experience in professional budget development or administration.

A copy of degree or college transcripts must be uploaded and included in your on-line application for verification of requirement. Applicants lacking the documentation will be rejected.

The selected eligible candidate will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

INSTRUCTIONS TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS

1. Scan, save and upload your certificate to your personal drive.

2. Log back into your online profile on the City of Fresno Website @ www.fresno.gov/jobs 3. Under "Career Tools", click on Cover letters and Attachments.

4. Click on "Add attachments".

5. Choose  "Attachment Type".

6. For "Attachment Purpose", enter the name of the document 

7. Click on "Add attachment".

8. Click on '"Save" then "Return"

 HOW TO APPLY

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT WWW.FRESNO.GOV/JOBS TO APPLY.  For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. 

ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment will be sent via e-mail.  All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when completing the on-line application.  Verify your correct e-mail address is listed prior to submitting your application.  It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis.  Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal.  The e-mail is the only proof of submittal. 

It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno.  Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders.  It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders as well. 

Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. 

SELECTION PROCESS

Interested and qualified applicants must submit an official City of Fresno application on-line.

Applications may be submitted at www.fresno.gov/jobs.  For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. 

A select group of candidates will be invited to interview. This recruitment is open until it is filled and can close at any time.

Inquiries should be directed to:

Leshea Tarver, Sr HR/Risk Analyst

Email: leshea.tarver@fresno.gov 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950.