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:
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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.
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Analytical and a critical thinker. You will need to interpret complex data, research issues, and evaluate information.
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Self-motivated. You will be expected to take initiative, apply sound judgment, and use your resources to solve problems.
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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.
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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.
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Organized and results-driven. You will need to balance multiple assignments and priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
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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:
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Partnering with department leadership to build, monitor, and adjust annual budgets.
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Regularly reviewing budget-to-actual reports to identify spending trends, potential shortfalls, and opportunities for cost savings.
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Adjusting budgets based on changing assumptions, personnel updates, or legislative impacts.
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Compiling, preparing, and analyzing quarterly and annual financial statements detailing revenue sources and operational expenses.
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Evaluating and approving requests to fill vacant positions, changing roles, or creating new positions while assessing the financial impacts.
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Maintaining awareness of significant policy discussions, service delivery issues, best practices, and legislative trends affecting assigned departments.
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Analyzing, reviewing, and evaluating fiscal and operational performance measurements for assigned departments.
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Using and managing the City’s budgetary systems to track finances, preparing the budget book, and creating clear presentations and analytical reports.
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
Working for the City of Oakland
A few reasons you might love this job:
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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.
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You will be part of a small diverse team that values supporting one another and working collaboratively toward common goals
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You will never be bored. A variety of responsibilities keep things exciting and engaging.
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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:
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You will balance multi-faceted responsibilities with competing deadlines
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You will collaborate across multiple departments and stakeholders with differing priorities.
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You will need to work extended hours during critical periods such as budget development and major fiscal deadlines.
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You will work in a dynamic environment that requires flexibility in responding to changing priorities
Competencies Required:
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Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
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Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
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Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
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Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
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Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
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Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
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Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new and better ways of doing things
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Leading Cross-Functional Collaboration: Demonstrating cooperation and teamwork while working within and across divisions, functions, or teams
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Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
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Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
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Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
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Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
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 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
[email protected]
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?
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Work/Life Balance: 37.5 hour work weeks
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15 paid holidays
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Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
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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
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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
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Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
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Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
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Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year
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Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
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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.
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 [email protected].
