Senior Management Analyst - Budget Division

Salary : $101,405.16 - $123,253.08 Annually
Location : 290 North D Street, San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-10514-11-2
Department: Finance Department
Opening Date: 11/09/2026
Closing Date: 11/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

About the Position:
The City of San Bernardino is seeking an experienced financial and budget professional to join the Finance Department's Budget Division as a Senior Management Analyst. The incumbent conducts complex budget and financial analyses and helps develop, monitor, and report on City revenues and expenditures. The position works with department leaders and staff to prepare the annual budget, monitor budget performance, and support sound financial and operational decisions. As an advanced-level analyst, the incumbent may lead major assignments and supervise professional, technical, or clerical staff.
What You'll Be Doing Here

The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is an analytical and collaborative professional with substantial experience in budget development, financial analysis, and public administration. They can explain complex financial information clearly, prepare well-supported recommendations, and build effective working relationships across departments. They exercise sound judgment, handle sensitive matters professionally, and can lead projects and support the work of others.
Key Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinate the preparation and presentation of the City's annual budget with department directors and managers.
• Analyze revenue and expenditure trends, project financial activity, and monitor budget performance.
• Research complex financial, organizational, staffing, and operational issues and develop recommendations.
• Prepare financial and staff reports, Council materials, statistical tables, charts, and graphs.
• Monitor department programs and contracted services for budget-related activity.
• Review and recommend improvements to budget policies, procedures, and financial operations.
• Provide training and technical guidance on budget processes, policies, and procedures.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Coordinate special projects and work with City departments, boards, committees, and outside agencies as assigned.

A Day in the Life Consists of:
As a Senior Management Analyst in the Budget Division, you will work with City departments to develop and monitor budgets, analyze revenue and expenditure trends, and prepare financial reports and recommendations. Explain complex budget information to managers and decision-makers, help improve budget processes, and coordinate special projects. Your work supports informed financial decisions and helps the City align resources with its programs and services.
For more information on this position, click here to view the Senior Management Analyst job description.

What You Need to Qualify

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field; and at least five (5) years of progressively responsible management and budget experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:
A valid State driver's license is required.

Knowledge of:
• Principles, practices, and methods of public administration, municipal finance, accounting, and budget.
• Principles, practices, and methods of purchasing, contracting, and maintenance of public records.
• Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and court decisions applicable to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Organization and functions of an elected City Council and other appointed boards and commissions.
• Research methods and analysis techniques.
• Principles and practices of sound business communication including social media.
• Principles and practices of effective management and supervision.
• City administrative policies and procedures applicable to processing budget, fiscal and purchasing documents and maintenance of public records.

Skill in:
• Explaining technical financial projections, analyses, budgeting, and accounting problems in a simple, non-technical language.
• Defining complex management, fiscal, budget, master planning, and strategic planning issues, performing difficult analysis and research, evaluating alternatives, and developing sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Understanding, interpreting, explaining, and applying federal, state and local policy, law, regulations and court decisions applicable to areas of responsibility.
• Presenting proposals and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively in public meetings.
• Representing the City effectively in negotiations and other dealings on a variety of difficult, complex, sensitive, and confidential issues.
• Preparing clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other documents appropriate to the audience.
• Communicating effectively, orally and in writing.
• Presenting conclusions and recommendations clearly and logically.
• Maintaining files, records, and documentation.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
Recruitment Timeline

This recruitment will close on Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 11:59 PM, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.

**All dates are subject to change at the discretion of Human Resources**

How to Apply and What to Expect Next
All applicants are required to submit an online application through the City's official website at www.sbcity.org. This recruitment will remain open until November 29, 2026, at 11:59 PM or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Applications must be fully completed and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for the position are met. All information provided is subject to review, investigation, and verification. While resumes may be uploaded as supplemental documentation, they will not be accepted in place of a fully completed City application.

Following the initial screening, the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants, including those who meet the minimum qualifications, are suitable for the position.
Pre-Employment Process may include, but is not limited to:

• Application Review
• Oral Exam
• Background Investigation with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
• Pre-employment Medical Exam, including drug test.
• Employment/Professional Reference Check.

The City offers an attractive Management/Confidential Group benefit package, which includes:
01

Do you possess a valid Driver's License?Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License is required. For out of State applicants, a valid driver's license is required. A valid Class "C" California Driver's License must be obtained within (10) days of appointment.

• Yes
• No

02

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education:

• Less than High School Diploma or GED
• High School Diploma or GED
• Less than 2 years of college
• 2+ years of college
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher

03

If you possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher, please select your major below:

• Finance
• Public or Business Administration
• Other related field
• Other non-related field
• I do not possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher

04

How many years of progressively responsible management and budget experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 3 years
• 3-4 years
• 5-6 years
• 6+ years

05

Please describe your management and budget experience, including your role in developing, monitoring, and analyzing budgets.
Required Question