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?
Looking for an exciting and rewarding career in developing, monitoring, and administering the City of Oakland’s budget? The City of Oakland is currently recruiting for a dedicated, analytical, and innovative individual for the Budget & Management Analyst position within the Finance Department.
The Budget & Management Analyst performs professional-level assignments related to the City budget functions in the development, implementation, and administration of financial programs or projects; conducts organizational analysis, budget review, and analysis; provides budgetary and financial support to assigned departments; participates in aspects of labor negotiations costing/strategies; and performs related duties as assigned.
This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a diverse and dynamic community, engage in challenging and stimulating work, and contribute to the City’s financial health and transparency while advancing your own professional development.
We are looking for someone who is:
Analytical and employs strong reasoning - You will demonstrate proficiency in data analysis and the ability to interpret financial data to make informed recommendations and decisions.
An effective communicator - You will possess strong written and oral communication skills to effectively convey financial information to diverse audiences.
Organized and results-driven - You will demonstrate the ability to balance multiple assignments and execute competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
Adaptable - You will demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing economic conditions, legislative changes, and City priorities, and you will be responsive to a wide range of factors that can influence budgetary work.
What you will typically be responsible for:
Providing budgetary assistance and consultative support to assigned departments; and providing status reports to assigned department heads and the Finance Department's executive team.
Analyzing budget requests; assessing the financial and service impacts of proposed policy changes and evaluating the operational needs of assigned departments.
Providing accurate periodic forecasts of expenditures and revenues, monitoring the operating revenue and expenditure budgets of assigned departments, and developing corrective proposals when necessary to maintain the integrity of the City budget and finances.
Performing daily budgetary control functions for assigned departments, including reviewing changes to the operating budget, changes to positions, and requests to hire positions.
Evaluating, reviewing, and preparing financial impact statements for proposed City ordinances, resolutions, and other policy changes.
Analyzing, reviewing, and evaluating fiscal and operational performance measurements for assigned departments.
Maintaining awareness of significant policy discussions, service delivery issues, best practices, and legislative trends affecting assigned departments.
Performing advanced use of software applications and the City's financial and budgetary systems to analyze and implement the City Budget, to develop the budget book and related reports and presentations, and providing other analysis as needed.
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, Senior posting can be found here: Budget & Management Analyst, Senior
Working for the City of Oakland
A few reasons you might love this job:
You will be part of a great team who has fun and works hard.
You will have excellent learning opportunities to grow and develop your budget and public administration skills and abilities.
You will work with people from various backgrounds and perspectives, fostering a rich and diverse work experience.
A few challenges you might face in this job:
You will work in a fast-paced environment, so you will need to multi-task.
You will interact with a variety of personalities that have expectations and desires that don't always align.
You will need to learn to navigate and understand the City's complex budget.
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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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Allocating Resources: Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness
Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new and better ways of doing things
Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
This recruitment will produce two eligible lists. The restricted list will be for full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City and Port of Oakland employees who maintain employment for the duration of the recruitment and pass all stages of the recruitment process. The open list will be for all other applicants who pass all stages of the recruitment process.
Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable.
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration or related field.
Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in a government agency performing budgetary or financial analysis in support of the agency's fiscal operations.
License or Certificate / Other Requirements
An incumbent in this position is expected to operate automotive vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Due to the nature of the assignment and the hours worked, public transportation may not be an efficient method for traveling to required locations. An individual appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.
Desirable Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Finance, Public administration or a related field
Private sector experience in Finance or Fintech
Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) knowledge
Experience in Equity Initiatives – Prior involvement in equity-focused projects such as developing equity impact assessments.
Experience in Performance Management
Advanced Excel Skills – Proficiency in advanced Excel functions to streamline data analysis and reporting tasks.
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.
Work/Life Balance: 37.5 hour work weeks
15 paid holidays
Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
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
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
Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year
Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
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.
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.
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].
