Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst
(Administrative Analyst/Specialist II)

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5274 - $5488 per month

Full CSU Classification Salary Range: $5274 - $7684 per month

• This is a full-time probationary exempt position.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical dental and vision plans membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) sick and vacation time and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Job Summary

Working independently under the general supervision of the Vice President for Information Technology/CIO in Technology Services the Division Budget Analyst performs diverse and complex administrative budget duties. The incumbent is responsible for the reporting and timely completion of department and division related budgets and other fiscal duties in Technology Services. The Division Budget Analyst will prepare monitor and reconcile the various departmental budgets and various sets of accounts to ensure transactions are properly classified and spending follows appropriate procedures and are maintained within the budgeted plan. Assignments include independently: coordinating tasks requiring timely and accurate planning organizing prioritizing interpreting and decision-making skills; as well as applying interpreting and abiding by university and division level policies procedures and guidelines. This position may be assigned a variety of other tasks including requirements analysis documentation and quality assurance testing. Other duties as assigned.

The incumbent will provide monthly budget and actual reports coordinate the Technology Services spending plan for each department within the Division and provide consultation to the management team and interpret results. The Division Budget Analyst also will work on budget and strategic forecasting scenarios long-range planning and analysis. This position monitors the fiscal performance of the Division and recommends budget adjustments as necessary. Assignments will require independent coordination of tasks timely and accurate planning organization prioritization interpreting and decision-making skills and addition the incumbent must apply interpret and abide by university and division level policies procedures and guidelines. This position may be assigned a variety of other tasks including requirements analysis documentation and quality assurance testing.

The incumbent will reconcile position information and work collaboratively with others across campus including managers. On occasion the incumbent will participate and receive information that is considered confidential due to timing and planning of budgets. This position monitors the fiscal performance of the Division and recommends budget adjustments as necessary.

All Technology Services professionals protect confidentiality and integrity of data and electronic information from incidental intentional or preventable misuse or loss to the University. All Technology Services professionals will consider and implement standard practices and protocols to support digital accessibility best practices to support Executive Order 1111 and CSU ATI efforts.

At the Administrative Analyst/Specialist II level occasional evening and weekend work will be expected.

Key Qualifications

• Knowledge of:
  • Working knowledge of the principles and practices of fiscal analysis and budgeting techniques.
  • Research techniques and statistical principles and procedures.
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn quickly the financial structure and financial procedures of the CSU.
• Skills:
  • Advanced proficiency with current word processing and spreadsheet software programs web browsers query tools integrated financial systems and/or other types of records management systems.
  • Skill in the research development and evaluation of policies and programs including skill in the collection evaluation and interpretation of data to develop sound conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to:
  • Monitor and maintain a large financial budget including collecting data performing preliminary analyses and making appropriate recommendations.
  • Analyze and review budget and financial practices to provide recommendations to management.
  • Communicate clearly and present complex budget information in a clear concise and professional manner.
  • Be detail oriented in preparation of reports for review by managers and executives.
  • Provide accurate information and data for review regarding program service delivery and activities in meeting programmatic goals and enhancing processes.
  • Review documents for accuracy completeness validity and adherence to standards.
  • Assign transaction codes and prepare documents for processing.
  • Compile verify reconcile analyze and summarize information.
  • Maintain records of invoices requisitions orders and other financial related documents.
  • Prepare invoices enter data and prepare billings and past due notices.
  • Review data extracts and reports and make necessary corrections.
  • Prepare statements reports and trial balances for review with managers.
  • Read explain and apply university policies and regulations to students faculty/staff external agencies and the public.
  • Resolve difficult and unusual problems.
  • Compose detailed reports and correspondence of a technical nature regarding financial matters.
  • Prioritize and organize tasks and projects including handling multiple priorities.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills including ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.

To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities please click the Position Description button above.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university and/or equivalent training and work experience involving budget and financial transaction management and analysis.
• Two years of professional experience in analyzing monitoring or preparing budgets or similar relevant experience.
  • Preferred Skills:
    • Experience with an electronic signature application or tool including creating templates for various documents to capture signatures.
    • Bachelors degree or advanced degree in finance accounting or similar field.
    • Experience maintaining a large financial budget preferably one that is $10M or larger including collecting data performing preliminary analyses and making appropriate recommendations.
    • Six years of experience within public entity fund accounting environment or similar relevant experience.
    • Advanced knowledge and experience with Excel or a similar spreadsheet application.
    • Experience with Information Technology budgeting and reconciliation of complex accounting situations.
    • Understanding and applicable knowledge of a university organization and operations.

Department Summary

Technology Services is dedicated to providing a broad range of technology-based planning resources and services to the students faculty and staff of California State University Services will be a leader in providing effective technology and quality services and support that are integrated into the daily activities of the university community advance teaching and learning enhance productivity and safeguard information.

Deadline & Application Instructions

Applications received by October 12 2025will be given full consideration by the search committee.

• Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Please click Apply Now to complete the employment application for California State University Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest and 3) contact information for three professional references.

Fresno State

California State University Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The Universitys mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25000 including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state nation and across the globe.

Metropolitan Fresno with a multi-ethnic population of over 527000 is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks San Francisco Los Angeles the Monterey Peninsula beaches sailing lakes and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

California State University Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination harassment and retaliationon the basis of a protected status: race color religion national origin ancestry age sex (including gender identity) sexual orientation marital status pregnancy mental disability physical disability medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno States commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment hiring and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per theCSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age medical condition and other relevant indications. Questions may be sent to.

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position may be a designated position under the California State Universitys Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter.

Fresno State is a tobacco-free smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)