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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.
Read the complete job description by clicking Budget & Management AnalystWe 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, SeniorClick on the link below to see a video on what it's like to work for the City of Oakland!
Working for the City of OaklandA 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.
Competencies
Post DateJul 13, 2026Application DeadlineJul 31, 2026https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oaklandca/jobs/5344309-0/budget-management-analystApply Now
Salary$117,051$143,720
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.
Desirable
Post DateJul 13, 2026Application DeadlineJul 31, 2026https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oaklandca/jobs/5344309-0/budget-management-analystApply Now
Salary$117,051$143,720
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.
Desirable
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.
Desirable
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