Fiscal Policy Analyst (Internal Auditor)

THE POSITION

With supervisor approval incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.

To be considered for employment opportunities at both the Fiscal Policy Analyst (Internal Auditor) and Senior Fiscal Policy Analyst (Senior Internal Auditor) levels a separate application must be submitted for each job posting.

Join the City Auditors Office as a Fiscal Policy Analyst. Youll lead independent audits and analyses that uncover risks strengthen internal controls and improve how City services are delivered. This is your chance to make a real impact and help ensure public resources are used wisely.

Ideal Candidate Statement :

The ideal candidate thrives on turning complex data into actionable insights that improve City services and strengthen accountability. They communicate clearly and confidently collaborate effectively across teams and bring curiosity initiative and flexibility to every project. Motivated by public service they are passionate about making a real impact in the community.

To perform independent analysis and review of budget and policy issues and develops options and recommendations to address these issues. Responsibilities include comprehensive review and analysis of proposed budgetary and legislative matters. Conducts independent and objective financial operational and program audits and investigations to determine compliance with prevailing laws and to identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls . RespondstoCityCouncilrequestsforinformationandanalysis of the citys budget and programs conducts independent fiscal and policy research and reports on issues of importance to the City. Work must be solution-oriented and performed in a timelymanner.

Fiscal Polic y Anal y st

The Fiscal Policy Analyst is a journey level classification in the professional Fiscal Policy Analyst classification series and is populated with multiple incumbents. The Fiscal Policy Analyst is distinguished from the Senior Fiscal Policy Analyst in that the latter performs analytical work with a very high degree of independence and responsibility.

Senior Fiscal Polic y Anal y st

The Senior Fiscal Policy Analyst is the advanced-journey level in this class series and is populated with multiple incumbent s . Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower-level class of Fiscal Policy Analyst.

Appointment to the higher class requires that the employee be performing substantially the full range of duties for the class and meet the qualification standards for the class.

The Senior Fiscal Policy Analyst is distinguished from the Fiscal Policy Analyst in that the former performs analytical work with a very high degree of independence and responsibility and may supervise Fiscal Policy Analysts. The Senior Fiscal Policy Analyst is distinguished from the Principal Fiscal Policy Analyst in that the latter performs analytical work with greater degree of complexity independence and responsibility and provides direct supervision of lower-level Fiscal PolicyAnalysts.

Principal Fiscal Polic y Anal y st

The Principal Fiscal Policy Analyst is the supervisory level classification in the series and is populated with multiple incumbent s . Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower-level class of Senior Fiscal Policy Analyst. Appointment to the higher class requires that the employee be performing substantially the full range of duties for the class and meet the qualification standards for the class.

The Principal Fiscal Policy Analyst is distinguished from the Senior Fiscal Policy Analyst in that the former performs analytical work with increased complexity independence and responsibility. Additionally the Principal Fiscal Policy Analyst provides direct supervision of lower-level Fiscal Policy Analysts.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by Principal Fiscal Policy Analyst or higher-level management positions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and / or may be required to perform related duties as needed :

• Conducts a comprehensive review and analysis of proposed budgetary items;
• Researches and analyzes data and information relative to budgetary issues;
• Conducts audits of City operations programs and activities; evaluates actual versus projected outcomes; identifies areas of risk; recommends functional and operational changes needed to improve the economy efficiency and effectiveness of City government services and programs;
• Conducts audit planning executes field work and documents audit steps in working papers;
• Develops comparative studies of other cities as they relate to municipal finance;
• Reviews fiscal forecasts including review of past current and proposed revenues and expenditures;
• Researches federal state and local programs to determine sources of funding and appropriate expenditure options;
• Researches and analyzes the policy and fiscal effects of new or proposed legislation;
• Participates in the construction of economic models and indexes;
• Assists in the preparation of fiscal and economic project analysis;
• Develops reports relating to budgetary and legislative policy concerns;
• Prepares and presents recommendations for review by management in connection with the analysis studies and reports described herein;
• Periodic attendance at evening City Council meetings including presentation of reports;
• Conducts fraud waste and abuse investigations;
• Drives automotive vehicle as necessary in order to conduct research and attend meetings; and
• Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.

QUALIFICATIONS

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EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Experience :

One year of increasingly responsible professional-level administrative and analytical experience including experience in budget strategic planning auditing program evaluation and / or policy analysis.

Education :

Possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in public policy public or business administration economics accounting or a related field that includes a curriculum of economics statistics public finance and policy analysis.

Five years of increasingly responsible professional-level administrative and analytical experience including experience in budget strategic planning auditing and / or policy analysis.

Substitution :

A Masters degree in one of the above fields may substitute for one year of experience required.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position then proof of education such as but not limited to university / college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and / or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Certification :

Designation as a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) is highly desirable . The following certifications (or equivalent) are also desirable :

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note the City of Sacramentos preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail frequently including your spam and junk e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the applicant inbox.

1. Application : (Pass / Fail) All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ;

If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in theduties area of theWork Experience section. Note : Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours / week).

2. Supplemental Questionnaire : (Pass / Fail) In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline ;

3. Screening Committee : (Pass / Fail) - All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement for applications selected by the hiring department.

4. Interview Process : Human Resources will forward applications to the hiring department. Those determined to be the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process.

5. Conditional Hire : Upon receipt of a conditional offer the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan / fingerprinting . If applicable candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam controlled substance and / or alcohol test and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

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Key Skills

ISO 27001,Data Analytics,Financial Services,COSO,Process Improvement,Accounting,Visio,COBIT,NIST Standards,SOX,Internal Audits,Data Analysis Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 77234 - 108676