Budget Analyst I/II

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a highly skilled Budget Analyst I/II to join the Department of Finance. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and oversight of Sunnyvale’s performance-based budget within a collaborative and dynamic environment.

The selected candidate will serve as the primary fiscal liaison for City departments, providing in-depth analytical support and informing strategic recommendations to the Office of the City Manager. Success in this role requires a detail-oriented, forward-thinking professional with strong analytical expertise, exceptional customer service, and outstanding presentation abilities.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced proficiency in Excel, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance process efficiencies, ensure data integrity, and deliver comprehensive analysis.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package, including 4% City-paid Employee PERS contribution and the 2% at 60 retirement plans for Classic employees. A complete application packet consists of a city employment application and responses to the required supplemental questions. The recruitment closes on Monday, June 30, 2025, Sunnyvale.ca.gov, click on City Jobs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Budget Analyst I - A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in economics, accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field AND three years of increasingly responsible management and/or administrative analytical work experience, including two years of experience related to budget management or financial analysis.

Budget Analyst II - A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in economics, accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or a closely related field AND five years of increasingly responsible management and/or administrative analytical work experience, including two years performing budget management or financial analysis in a public sector agency similar to the City of Sunnyvale.

A Master's degree in economics, accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of management and/or administrative analytical work experience.