Alameda County
Financial Analyst, Social Services Agency - #25-0209-01
Alameda County, Waterford, Michigan, United States
Introduction
READ THIS ENTIRE BULLETIN FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REAPPLY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT. THIS IS A REOPENING OF AN EXISTING EXAMINATION. If you have previously applied or started an application for the Financial Analyst, Social Services Agency, #25-0209-01, read this entire bulletin. There are specific instructions on how to reapply for this position. PLEASE CONTACT THE EXAMINATION ANALYST, MONTRICE GOODMAN AT MONTRICE.GOODMAN2@ACGOV.ORG TO HAVE YOUR PREVIOUS APPLICATION RELEASED BACK TO YOU. The scores and dispositions of candidates for this examination will be merged with previous exam participants. If you have previously submitted an application and choose to reapply, your new score/disposition will replace your current disposition. Applications and supplemental questionnaires will only be accepted online.
Description The Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) is comprised of 2,400 men and women working collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations to serve the needs of the community. Services are provided through four departments: Administration and Finance, Adult and Aging Services, Children and Family Services, and Workforce and Benefits Administration. The Financial Analysts, Social Services Agency, are located in the Finance Division of the Social Services Agency. They provide a wide variety of highly complex, professional financial services to the Social Services Agency and the organization unit assigned, including budget analysis, development and monitoring, financial forecasting, legislative monitoring and report preparation. They recommend and assist with the implementation of program, policy and procedure modifications, assist with general administrative support and perform related work as required.
Ideal Candidate In addition to meeting the established minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate is detail-oriented and flexible; able to work quickly, effectively and accurately in a fast-paced and challenging environment. The ideal candidate will possess the following critical attributes:
Proven experience in governmental budget development, financial processes and systems, specifically budget preparation, analysis and forecasting.
Exceptional organization skills with the ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet critical deadlines while maintaining high standards for quality.
Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written, demonstrating the ability to interpret and explain complex regulations and procedures, and prepare clear and accurate financial reports.
Strong collaboration skills with the ability to function well in support of a team of co-workers or independently to accomplish the goals of the Finance Department.
Strong computer and software skills with the ability to create spreadsheets and perform financial analysis.
For a detailed listing of the essential responsibilities and core competency requirements for this position, please click here for the job description.
Minimum Qualifications Experience:
Three years of full-time experience equivalent to or higher than the class of Financial Services Specialist II in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office and the Hospital Authority.)
Education:
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university (180 quarter units or 120 semester units) with major coursework in business or public administration, economics, financial planning or a field related to the work. (Master's degree desirable.)
Experience (alternative):
Three years of full-time professional level experience in independently providing complex financial planning or analysis and/or budget development and processing at a level equivalent to or higher than the County class of Financial Services Specialist II.
Licenses:
Specified positions may require possession of a valid California driver's license.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
Knowledge and Skills The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:
Knowledge of principles and practices of operational, policy and programmatic research and quantitative analysis.
Principles and practices of governmental budget development and administration.
Principles and practices of cost benefit analysis and controls.
Practices and techniques of statistical analysis and report preparation.
Accounting principles.
Computer applications and hardware and software related to the work.
Budgetary and financial cost/expense tracking.
Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment.
Social Service program deliveries.
Federal, State and local regulations and guidelines related to the assigned duties.
Ability to:
Plan, design and conduct sophisticated operational, management and related studies and analyses.
Research, compile and summarize varied information, evaluate alternatives and reach sound conclusions.
Interpret, explain and apply complex policies, regulations and procedures.
Prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondence, procedures, policies and other written materials.
Represent the department and the County in meetings with others.
Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.
Exercise sound independent judgment within established policies and guidelines.
Direct and review the work of others on a project basis.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Examination Components
Review of candidates' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
Review of candidates' Supplemental Questionnaires to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process.
Oral interview weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the ’What You Need to Know’ section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs.
Recruitment and Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency.
Deadline for Filing: 5:00 PM Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Review of Minimum Qualifications: January 7, 2026
Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified: By January 28, 2026
Civil Service Oral Examination: Week of February 16, 2026
Notification of Results: March 9, 2026
Promulgation of Eligible List: March 18, 2026
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN. Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing.
Benefits
Health & Well-Being: Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts – Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits – Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
Financial Future: Retirement Plan – (Defined Benefit Pension Plan), Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
Work/Life Balance: 12 paid holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation and sick leave accrual, Vacation purchase program, Management Paid Leave, Catastrophic Sick Leave, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits Program, Guaranteed Ride Home, Employee Wellness Program (e.g., At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts), Employee Discount Program (e.g., theme parks, cell phone, etc.), Child Care Resources
1st United Services Credit Union (subject to collective bargaining agreement)
Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add the following email addresses to your address book: jobaps.com, acgov.org, noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org, noreply@jobaps.com. If you do not add these addresses, notifications may be blocked by your email filtering.
All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the ‘My applications’ button on the Current Job Openings page.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.
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Description The Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) is comprised of 2,400 men and women working collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations to serve the needs of the community. Services are provided through four departments: Administration and Finance, Adult and Aging Services, Children and Family Services, and Workforce and Benefits Administration. The Financial Analysts, Social Services Agency, are located in the Finance Division of the Social Services Agency. They provide a wide variety of highly complex, professional financial services to the Social Services Agency and the organization unit assigned, including budget analysis, development and monitoring, financial forecasting, legislative monitoring and report preparation. They recommend and assist with the implementation of program, policy and procedure modifications, assist with general administrative support and perform related work as required.
Ideal Candidate In addition to meeting the established minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate is detail-oriented and flexible; able to work quickly, effectively and accurately in a fast-paced and challenging environment. The ideal candidate will possess the following critical attributes:
Proven experience in governmental budget development, financial processes and systems, specifically budget preparation, analysis and forecasting.
Exceptional organization skills with the ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet critical deadlines while maintaining high standards for quality.
Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written, demonstrating the ability to interpret and explain complex regulations and procedures, and prepare clear and accurate financial reports.
Strong collaboration skills with the ability to function well in support of a team of co-workers or independently to accomplish the goals of the Finance Department.
Strong computer and software skills with the ability to create spreadsheets and perform financial analysis.
For a detailed listing of the essential responsibilities and core competency requirements for this position, please click here for the job description.
Minimum Qualifications Experience:
Three years of full-time experience equivalent to or higher than the class of Financial Services Specialist II in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office and the Hospital Authority.)
Education:
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university (180 quarter units or 120 semester units) with major coursework in business or public administration, economics, financial planning or a field related to the work. (Master's degree desirable.)
Experience (alternative):
Three years of full-time professional level experience in independently providing complex financial planning or analysis and/or budget development and processing at a level equivalent to or higher than the County class of Financial Services Specialist II.
Licenses:
Specified positions may require possession of a valid California driver's license.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
Knowledge and Skills The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:
Knowledge of principles and practices of operational, policy and programmatic research and quantitative analysis.
Principles and practices of governmental budget development and administration.
Principles and practices of cost benefit analysis and controls.
Practices and techniques of statistical analysis and report preparation.
Accounting principles.
Computer applications and hardware and software related to the work.
Budgetary and financial cost/expense tracking.
Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment.
Social Service program deliveries.
Federal, State and local regulations and guidelines related to the assigned duties.
Ability to:
Plan, design and conduct sophisticated operational, management and related studies and analyses.
Research, compile and summarize varied information, evaluate alternatives and reach sound conclusions.
Interpret, explain and apply complex policies, regulations and procedures.
Prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondence, procedures, policies and other written materials.
Represent the department and the County in meetings with others.
Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.
Exercise sound independent judgment within established policies and guidelines.
Direct and review the work of others on a project basis.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Examination Components
Review of candidates' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
Review of candidates' Supplemental Questionnaires to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process.
Oral interview weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the ’What You Need to Know’ section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs.
Recruitment and Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency.
Deadline for Filing: 5:00 PM Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Review of Minimum Qualifications: January 7, 2026
Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified: By January 28, 2026
Civil Service Oral Examination: Week of February 16, 2026
Notification of Results: March 9, 2026
Promulgation of Eligible List: March 18, 2026
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN. Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing.
Benefits
Health & Well-Being: Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts – Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits – Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
Financial Future: Retirement Plan – (Defined Benefit Pension Plan), Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
Work/Life Balance: 12 paid holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation and sick leave accrual, Vacation purchase program, Management Paid Leave, Catastrophic Sick Leave, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits Program, Guaranteed Ride Home, Employee Wellness Program (e.g., At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts), Employee Discount Program (e.g., theme parks, cell phone, etc.), Child Care Resources
1st United Services Credit Union (subject to collective bargaining agreement)
Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add the following email addresses to your address book: jobaps.com, acgov.org, noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org, noreply@jobaps.com. If you do not add these addresses, notifications may be blocked by your email filtering.
All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the ‘My applications’ button on the Current Job Openings page.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.
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