Salary: See Position Description
Location : Santa Barbara, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-8074-01 (O)
Department: County Executive Office
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 9/2/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Description
The County of Santa Barbara seeks an organized, innovative, and dedicated Fiscal & Policy Analyst to join the Budget and Research Division of the County Executive Office. The Fiscal & Policy Analyst reports to the Budget Director and is primarily responsible for the development, monitoring and control of the County budget. This position works with department leaders and senior County executives to plan and manage fiscal resources and performs difficult, complex, and sensitive analytical work that has significant impacts on County operations. Research and analysis conducted by the Fiscal & Policy Analyst informs decision-making related to County operations, service delivery, organizational development, funding priorities, and the allocation of resources.

The selected candidate can be hired at the Fiscal and Policy Analyst I or II level, depending on qualifications and experience.
Analyst I Salary: $110,283 - $140,766 Annually
Analyst II Salary: $121,303 - $154,831 Annually
This position is home-based in Santa Barbara and may be eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule depending on the needs of the department.
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The following supplemental questions will be used to determine top candidates to invite to initial selection interviews. Please read and answer them carefully.Although you may have some of this information on your application, you need to answer the questions completely. DO NOT put SEE RESUME OR APPLICATION.

• I understand

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Describe your experience with budgeting for County government operations. Included the size and function of the budget and your role in development and/or ongoing monitoring and control.Or,If no direct experience with County budgeting, describe your fiscal, managerial, personnel, or governmental administrative experience. Include in your response the specific functions performed and your level of responsibility.
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Describe your experience in researching, compiling and analyzing information to formulate alternatives and recommendations. Provide a specific example including the topic, the information analyzed, the alternatives developed, the recommendation made, the outcome of that recommendation, and the audience to whom recommendations were presented.
04

Describe your involvement in developing organizational policy and procedures. Include the purpose and scope of the policy and procedure and your role in the development process.Or,If no direct experience developing policy and procedure, describe your experience interpreting and applying policy and procedures.
Required Question