Analyst II (JC-524892)

About the Position:

In the Office of Resource Management, Operating Expense Management branch, under the direction of a Supervisor I, the incumbent serves as an Operating Expense Analyst and is responsible for reviewing, analyzing and monitoring the expenditure of Operating Expense (OE) budget. The incumbent will work with various Divisions/Programs as a Resource Manager to ensure expenditures are in compliance with what the resources were allocated for. Acts as the Budget Office liaison to provide information, advice, and financial services. Financial services include the approval of fund certification documents in the Advantage workflow process such as Contracts, Purchase Orders, Master Agreements, Task Orders, MGAX requests, Contracts under $10,000 and Cal-Card Purchase Orders. In Advantage, the incumbent verifies the charging information: Purchasing Authority, Document ID, Source Unit, Project ID, Appropriation, Phase, Object Codes, Funding FY, etc. Answers questions and responds to routine requests for services from District Offices and DPAC (Division of Procurement and Contracts). Researches problems (such as incorrect charges), and disseminates new policies or information.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, and monitors the expenditure of Operating Expense (OE) budget.
• Works with various Divisions/Programs as a Resource Manager to ensure expenditures are in compliance with allocated resources.
• Acts as the Budget Office liaison to provide information, advice, and financial services.
• Approves fund certification documents in the Advantage workflow process such as Contracts, Purchase Orders, Master Agreements, Task Orders, MGAX requests, Contracts under $10,000 and Cal-Card Purchase Orders.
• Verifies charging information in Advantage including Purchasing Authority, Document ID, Source Unit, Project ID, Appropriation, Phase, Object Codes, Funding FY, etc.
• Answers questions and responds to routine requests for services from District Offices and DPAC (Division of Procurement and Contracts).
• Researches problems (such as incorrect charges) and disseminates new policies or information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in operating expense management, budget analysis, or a related field.
• Knowledge of federal and state procurement laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Access.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Skills

• Operating Expense Management
• Budget Analysis
• Procurement Laws and Regulations
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access)

Benefits

Caltrans offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$72,372.00 - $90,564.00 annually.

Schedule

The position is full-time and works standard business hours.