Salary : $101,468.64 - $123,330.48 Annually
Location : San Jose
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
DEPART: Information Technology
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 8/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Position Duties
The Information Technology Department (ITD) is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Workforce and Budget Analyst vacancy in the Administration Division. This role is responsible for various human resources (HR) functions, such as full-cycle recruitment, temporary hiring, onboarding and offboarding, leave of absence, Worker's Compensation, and safety. In addition, this position will aid in the development and administration of annual budgets, provide financial analysis to support managerial action. This position will report directly to the Senior HR Analyst.

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about human resources and budgetary management in the public sector. The position requires attention to detail, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships with all department staff and other key stakeholders within the City of San José.

Key duties may include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate high-volume and multi-hire recruitments, ensuring streamlined coordination and consistent communication with stakeholders.
• Serves as liaison between the department's hiring managers and the Human Resources Business Partner to ensure alignment to recruitment protocols and timely filling of vacancies.
• Fingerprint applicants, temporary hires, and volunteers.
• Track and report on recruitment metrics, including vacancy rates, time-to-fill, and other key performance indicators.
• Coordinate and process temporary staffing requests, including the preparation and submission of required memos and documentation.
• Provide training to department staff on internal and citywide processes and procedures.
• Manage the department's onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Coordinate and attend career fairs and other special events.
• Manage the division's SharePoint site and digital files.
• Process various employee requests and provide guidelines and policies as needed.
• Provide support with performance management and appraisals, Workers' Compensation, leaves of absence, temporary accommodation, training, Volunteer/Intern Program, and department safety compliance.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance HR and financial functions to increase operational efficiency.
• Support the development and administration of annual budgets, five-year forecasts, mid-year reviews, year-end adjustments, and budget reporting.
• Perform cost analysis and provide financial data to support cost allocation plans and leadership decisions.
• Participate in special projects as needed.

Please note that the Workforce Financial Analyst I/II position is currently eligible for a hybrid telework schedule. The schedule for working remotely and onsite is subject to change. The City currently mandates a 32-hour on-site and 8-hour remote work week.

Salary Information: The final candidate's qualifications and experience shall determine the actual salary. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Analyst I/II classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation.

• Salary Range including the 5% non-pensionable compensation:
• Analyst I: $92,994.72- $113,022.00
• Analyst II: $101,468.64-$123,330.48

The Analyst I/II classification is represented by the

Minimum Qualifications
Analyst I: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.

Analyst II: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional staff analytic or administrative experience conducting studies, organizing and analyzing data, and preparing reports, recommendations, or conclusions for a functional area in budget, finance, grant administration, organizational analysis, general administration, or human resources.

Acceptable Substitution: Additional years of experience in a position comparable to the Staff Specialist with the City of San José in areas such as budget, finance, grant administration, organizational analysis, general administration or human resources may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis.

Other Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:

Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies, and federal and state rules and regulations.

Experience in the following areas is highly desirable:

• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) such as NEOGOV, Taleo, Workday, etc.
• PeopleSoft modules, such as queries, reports, transactions, payroll, etc.
• SharePoint sites, libraries, and permission management.
• Microsoft 365 Applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Financial Management Systems such as Cayenta, Hyperion, and Workday

Analytical Thinking - Approaches a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.

Conflict Management - Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people, by presenting the facts, analysis, and conclusions or solutions that show command of content and perspectives and interests of the audience.

Initiative - Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.

Meeting Ethical Standards - When confronted with ethical dilemmas, acts in a way that reflects relevant law, policy and procedures, agency values, and personal values.

Multi-Tasking - Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).

Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job-specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered, or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection, or the hiring processes, please contact Felipa Perez at
Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email and we will research the status of your application.

AI and the Hiring Process

We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be a valuable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encourage candidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, live assessments, and interviews. However, we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness. Application responses and interview answers must reflect your own knowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannot replace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensures fairness, transparency, and equity for all applicants in the hiring process.
The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage.

For information on the City's Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification.

In additional to the benefits above, there is an to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership.
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School Diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• College (1 to 29 semester units/ 1 to 44 quarter units)
• College (30 to 59 semester units/ 45 to 89 quarter units)