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Budget Analyst (Senior Management Analyst)

Salary

$137,820.80 - $176,488.00 Annually

Location

CA, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

01933-E

Division

Financial Planning and Management Services

Unit

Budget and Financial Analyses

Opening Date

10/10/2025

Closing Date

10/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Overview:

The Senior Management Analyst position for the Budget Office supports the long-term forecast, annual biennial budget development and ongoing monitoring and analysis for the Watersheds and Safe Clean Water Program operations. This position supports key strategic initiatives in the budget management of a core business function in Valley Water and to implement ends policies E2 (Valley Water provides a reliable, safe, and affordable water supply for current and future generations in all communities served). Additionally, this position would support the maintenance and update of the INFOR, Vena Budget, and other suite of budget tools.

Our Commitment:

We are committed to building and sustaining a working environment where all individuals are respected and valued. We believe every member of our team brings unique perspectives that enhance our ability to serve the public effectively. By fostering a workplace with employees from the communities we serve, we broaden our collective understanding of the world around us and strengthen our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.

About Valley Water:

Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San José, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

+ Annual Biennial Budget Development for the Watersheds Division and Safe, Clean Water Program.

+ 10-Year Long-Term Forecast (LTF) process for the Watersheds Division and Safe Clean Water Program.

+ Support the maintenance and update of the INFOR, Vena Budget, and other suite of budget tools.

+ Ongoing Budget Monitoring and Analysis.

+ Special projects as assigned.

Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:

Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.

Ideal Experience:

+ 5 years of experience as the lead financial/budget analyst working on an operating and capital budget of $100 million or more.

+ Experience supporting a specific business unit or division with all budgetary activities, including developing, monitoring, analyzing, and communicating budget items.

+ Experience with process improvements and collaborating with others to implement solutions.

+ Experience working with ERP systems and budget software.

Ideal Skills and Abilities:

+ Strong proficiency in Microsoft office suite.

+ Ability to work independently, take the lead on the assigned functional area and build strong rapport with key stakeholders ranging from executive management to administrative staff.

+ Strong communication skills, both orally and written.

+ Proven ability to prepare documentation and present/train others and engage the audience in a public speaking forum.

+ The ability to present to the Board, members of the public, and internal stakeholders.

Ideal Knowledge:

+ In-depth knowledge of CA local government policies and principles of budget preparation, monitoring, analysis, forecasting, and accounting/budgetary reconciliations.

Ideal Training and Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, Economics, Business Administration.

Substitution

Directly related experience may be substituted for the college requirement on the basis of one and one-half years of experience for one year of education to a maximum of four years.

Required License or Certificate

To review the Classification Specification, please clickhere (https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Senior%20Management%20Analyst%20-%2011-2024.pdf)

Budget & Financial Analyses Unit (Position Code 797)

Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite.

Selection Process

(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview.

(2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.

NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.

Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification.

Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.

Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.

Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.

The Santa Clara Valley Water District, now known as Valley Water, offers a comprehensive benefit package including, vacation, holidays, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, EAP, life and disability insurance. In addition, Valley Water participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). To view a summary of benefits, clickhere (https://www.valleywater.org/benefits)

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I acknowledge that I have entered my Work Experience and Education on the employment application, and I am aware these are required fields. If they are not completed, the application is considered incomplete, and I will be disqualified as an applicant for the position.

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Please answer the supplemental questions thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the application) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process. Responses that refer to attachments (e.g., “see resume”) will not be considered. Each question must be answered in full to ensure a fair and complete evaluation. I have read this information and am aware of the importance of responses to the supplemental questions.

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Please list the highest degree of education achieved.

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Please indicate your years of experience as the lead Financial/Budget Analyst working on an operating and capital budget of $100 million or more.

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Please describe your experience and education as it relates to this position.

06

Please describe your experience working with ERP systems and or budget software. How closely were you involved with the development/implementation and maintenance?

07

Please describe your experience with technical budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, or budgetary reconciliations.

08

Please list the full name of the regular/permanent Valley Water employee who referred you to this position (only one name will be accepted, so if multiple are listed, the first name provided will be documented as the referring employee). If this does not apply to you, write "N/A".

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Employment with Valley Water requires employees to take an Oath as a Disaster Service Worker within California and to live within 150 miles of Valley Water Headquarters in San Jose, California by the start date. Valley Water does not cover relocation costs. If you live further than 150 miles from Valley Water Headquarters, please discuss your willingness to relocate if offered the position. If this does not apply to you, write "N/A".

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Employer

Santa Clara Valley Water District (CA)

Address

5750 Almaden Expressway

San Jose, California, 95118

Phone

1-408-630-2260

Website

https://www.valleywater.org

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