Fiscal Policy Analyst (Internal Auditor)

Salary : $77,234.37 - $108,676.52 Annually

Location : Sacramento, CA

Job Type : Full-Time Career

Job Number : 001936-25-CA-1

Department : City Auditor

Division : Performance Audit

Opening Date : 10 / 15 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 5 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

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 Auditor's Office as a Fiscal Policy Analyst. You'll 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. Responds to City Council requests for information and analysis of the city's 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 timely manner.

Fiscal Policy Analyst

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 Policy Analyst

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 Policy Analysts.

Principal Fiscal Policy Analyst

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

Knowledge of :

Skill in :

Ability to :

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 Bachelor's 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 Master's 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 Sacramento's 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 folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work 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).

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.

QUESTIONS :

For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process :

Bilingual Pay

Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act

The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and / or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information

Civil Service Rules :

Union Contracts :

Salary Schedule :

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APPLICATION : I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position / job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. 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).Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions :

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PROOF OF EDUCATION : To qualify for this classification you may use education or experience as listed in the substitution option to provide required knowledge, skills, and abilities.I understand proof of education such as, but not limited to, university / college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment if I am using education to qualify for this position.Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Proof of Education Requirements () for information on accepted documentation.

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EDUCATION CONFIRMATION : If I am using education to qualify for this position, I attest I possess or will possess the following level of education 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 by time of appointment if I am selected for this position.

04

To be considered for employment opportunities for Fiscal Policy Analyst and Senior Fiscal Policy Analyst, I understand I must submit an application to each job posting.

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SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE : The answers to the questions below will be reviewed by the hiring department along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing this Supplemental Questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and / or disorganized presentation may negatively affect the hiring department's review of your Supplemental Questionnaire. I understand and agree to the above instructions.

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Describe your experience in conducting performance audits following generally accepted government auditing standards.

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Describe your experience in conducting research, statistical analysis, forecasting, and budgetary reviews.

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Describe your data analysis abilities and techniques.

Required Question