City of Sacramento
Administrative Analyst (Technology Administration)
City of Sacramento, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Overview
With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice. The City of Sacramento's Information Technology Department is seeking a skilled, energetic, and dedicated Administrative Analyst. This individual will be responsible for preparing, analyzing, monitoring, and reporting on the department’s annual operating budget, multi-year operating programs (MYOP), and capital improvement program (CIP) budgets. The role supports strategic financial planning by providing data-driven analysis, forecasting revenues and expenditures, creating budget projections, and ensuring fiscal compliance with the City of Sacramento’s policies, procedures, and regulations. Additionally, this position assists in managing the department’s accounting, procurement, and cost allocation functions, which directly support IT operations, centralized telecommunications billing, enterprise software licensing allocations, and other fiscal functions. Key responsibilities
Budget Development & Management
Assist in the preparation and coordination of the annual operating and capital budgets. Analyze departmental budget requests and recommend funding options based on priorities and fiscal constraints. Monitor expenditures and revenues throughout the fiscal year and identify variances or concerns. Provide support and guidance to the IT Departments regarding budget preparation and financial management.
Financial Analysis & Reporting
Conduct financial and economic analysis to support decision-making. Prepare regular financial reports and dashboards for department management. Analyze trends and forecast future revenues, expenditures, and fund balances. Prepare cost-benefit analyses, performance measures, and return-on-investment reports.
Policy & Compliance
Ensure compliance with the organization’s policies, procedures and guidelines. Assist with audits and respond to inquiries from oversight bodies. Review and update financial policies and procedures as needed.
Financial Coordination and Support
Assist department management staff in the preparation of budget and financial information presented to city leadership. Assist IT division managers to align budgets with strategic goals and initiatives. Serve as a liaison between finance, human resources, and other departments.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and demonstrated experience managing municipal operating and capital budgets in a fast-paced environment. This individual will be responsible for preparing statistical data, conducting research, and developing comprehensive reports to support data-driven decision-making. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential, including expertise in formulas, functions, pivot tables, and conditional formatting to analyze data and present clear findings and actionable recommendations. Experience with public sector financial systems and enterprise resource planning (ERP) system tools is essential. The candidate must communicate effectively and professionally—both verbally and in writing—and provide excellent customer service. They will be expected to establish and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. Experience and Education
Experience:
Two years of full-time paid or other equivalent experience performing as a para-professional as it relates to report writing, research, analysis, or technical support in the areas of administration, program management or system operations. Education:
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, economics, accounting, personnel, or a closely related field. Substitution of Education:
An additional four years of full-time paid or other equivalent experience performing as a para-professional as it relates to report writing, research, analysis, or technical support in the areas of administration, program management, or system operations may substitute for the required education. Additional Information
Proof of education should be submitted online with your application and will be required at time of appointment. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Special Selection Criteria may apply for some positions (e.g., auditing principles, basic statistical analysis, procurement, contracting, or grant writing).
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With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice. The City of Sacramento's Information Technology Department is seeking a skilled, energetic, and dedicated Administrative Analyst. This individual will be responsible for preparing, analyzing, monitoring, and reporting on the department’s annual operating budget, multi-year operating programs (MYOP), and capital improvement program (CIP) budgets. The role supports strategic financial planning by providing data-driven analysis, forecasting revenues and expenditures, creating budget projections, and ensuring fiscal compliance with the City of Sacramento’s policies, procedures, and regulations. Additionally, this position assists in managing the department’s accounting, procurement, and cost allocation functions, which directly support IT operations, centralized telecommunications billing, enterprise software licensing allocations, and other fiscal functions. Key responsibilities
Budget Development & Management
Assist in the preparation and coordination of the annual operating and capital budgets. Analyze departmental budget requests and recommend funding options based on priorities and fiscal constraints. Monitor expenditures and revenues throughout the fiscal year and identify variances or concerns. Provide support and guidance to the IT Departments regarding budget preparation and financial management.
Financial Analysis & Reporting
Conduct financial and economic analysis to support decision-making. Prepare regular financial reports and dashboards for department management. Analyze trends and forecast future revenues, expenditures, and fund balances. Prepare cost-benefit analyses, performance measures, and return-on-investment reports.
Policy & Compliance
Ensure compliance with the organization’s policies, procedures and guidelines. Assist with audits and respond to inquiries from oversight bodies. Review and update financial policies and procedures as needed.
Financial Coordination and Support
Assist department management staff in the preparation of budget and financial information presented to city leadership. Assist IT division managers to align budgets with strategic goals and initiatives. Serve as a liaison between finance, human resources, and other departments.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and demonstrated experience managing municipal operating and capital budgets in a fast-paced environment. This individual will be responsible for preparing statistical data, conducting research, and developing comprehensive reports to support data-driven decision-making. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential, including expertise in formulas, functions, pivot tables, and conditional formatting to analyze data and present clear findings and actionable recommendations. Experience with public sector financial systems and enterprise resource planning (ERP) system tools is essential. The candidate must communicate effectively and professionally—both verbally and in writing—and provide excellent customer service. They will be expected to establish and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. Experience and Education
Experience:
Two years of full-time paid or other equivalent experience performing as a para-professional as it relates to report writing, research, analysis, or technical support in the areas of administration, program management or system operations. Education:
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, economics, accounting, personnel, or a closely related field. Substitution of Education:
An additional four years of full-time paid or other equivalent experience performing as a para-professional as it relates to report writing, research, analysis, or technical support in the areas of administration, program management, or system operations may substitute for the required education. Additional Information
Proof of education should be submitted online with your application and will be required at time of appointment. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Special Selection Criteria may apply for some positions (e.g., auditing principles, basic statistical analysis, procurement, contracting, or grant writing).
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