ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

State of California•Sacramento, CA

35d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of a Staff Services Manager I, in the Division of Planning and Modal Program Management (PM2), the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) performs a wide variety of analytical and fact-finding tasks related to resource management. The incumbent participates in the development and implementation of automated resource and budgeting processes. The incumbent produces and provides analysis on various fiscal reports, projections, and monitors legislation that might impact the Districts/Divisions. The incumbent troubleshoots statewide budget problems throughout the Planning and Modal Divisions as well as Districts and provide recommendations to management that ensures the office continues the proper budgetary course; and takes a proactive role in resolving issues and correcting discrepancies. The incumbent administers budget tasks associated with the receipt and management of program funding, coordinates the development of budget documents, assists in tracking and monitoring of the PMP Task-Based Management, and completes special budget assignments. PARF# 65-6-031 / JC-499166 Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Associate Governmental Program Analyst/ Staff Services Analyst exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title. The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

Must have knowledge of budgeting and accounting processes.
Must be able to work successfully both independently and as part of a team.
Must be able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Must be able to prioritize and complete assignments expeditiously.
Must be able to multi-task with changing assignments and manage changing priorities.
Must collect, develop, categorize, maintain, and summarize information.
Must be capable of creative, logical thinking and open to new or different ideas and opinions.
Strong computer skills, particularly in Excel, are critical.
Must be able to use advanced Excel functions like pivot tables, write formulas and V and XLOOKUP.
Incumbent must be able to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing and be able to handle sensitive financial concerns expeditiously and with a strong sense for customer service and confidentiality.
Must be familiar with and adhere to current Department policies, organizational programs, and practices in business plans, budgeting, and program management.
Must be open to feedback and coaching.
Analytical Requirements: Ability to reason logically and creatively using various analytical techniques; present recommendations and alternatives to management in oral and written form; evaluate existing process and develop improvements; and identify problems and propose effective, efficient recommendations for resolution. Must be a critical-thinker with troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

Performs a wide variety of analytical and fact-finding tasks related to resource management.
Participates in the development and implementation of automated resource and budgeting processes.
Produces and provides analysis on various fiscal reports, projections, and monitors legislation that might impact the Districts/Divisions.
Troubleshoots statewide budget problems throughout the Planning and Modal Divisions as well as Districts and provide recommendations to management that ensures the office continues the proper budgetary course; and takes a proactive role in resolving issues and correcting discrepancies.
Administers budget tasks associated with the receipt and management of program funding, coordinates the development of budget documents, assists in tracking and monitoring of the PMP Task-Based Management, and completes special budget assignments.

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