3 Budgeting jobs

Annual Salary Range: $121,347.20 - $188,094.40 First Review of Applications: January 2026 Expected Start Date: March 2026 Description SANDAG Independent Performance Audit Function  The Manager of Budgets will guide and oversee the agency’s Annual Program Budget development and will provide strategic advisory support and guidance to Directors, Project Managers and executive leadership.  This position ensures informed decision-making and stewardship of agency revenues by providing forecasting and revenue utilization review, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, while managing the agency’s budget management system. Typical Qualifications Bachelor's degree with major course work in accounting, finance, or a related field and seven years of increasingly responsible professional budget, finance and/or accounting experience, including two years of supervisory experience. Experience working in public agency budgeting is preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of large and complex budget preparation and administration, including cash flow forecasting and grant and project cost accounting. Demonstrated understanding of strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources. Demonstrated experience with laws, regulations, and reporting requirements pertaining to governmental budget preparation and administration; familiarity with various federal, state, and local funding sources used for regional transportation projects is desirable. Benefits SANDAG offers comprehensive benefits, to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Additionally, SANDAG offers the following: Hybrid work options 9/80 flexible work schedule Pay-for-performance merit increases Retirement - Defined Benefit Plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Retirement - 457 Defined Contribution Plan with Voya Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service Manager and Principal level positions are offered a three-year At-Will employment contract, which provides an annual $5,000 contribution to their defined contribution plan.   Call (619) 699-1900 or visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag ? for information. January 19, 2026. EOE.

Annual Salary Range: $61,193.60 - $115,356.80 First Review of Applications: October 20, 2025 Expected Start Date: Nov./Dec. 2025 Description Overview of the Engineering and Construction Division The SANDAG Engineering and Construction Department implements projects that enhance the regional transportation network and improve the efficiency of existing resources in close collaboration with our regional partners. Examples of significant projects currently underway or in the planning process include the Otay Mesa East Port of Entry, LOSSAN Rail Corridor Improvements, and high-priority Regional Bikeway Projects in the City of San Diego and other jurisdictions. Role  The Administrative Analyst supports the Engineering and Construction Division by assisting in the management of approximately 50 active capital contracts worth billions of dollars, and performing essential administrative, budgeting, and compliance tasks. This role will have a heavy focus on supporting design managers and project managers who are preparing construction contracts for bid, supporting the team with contract administration activities during construction, and assisting with project close outs, plus administrative support to ensure projects meet policy objectives and organizational standards. Additionally, the role includes responsibilities in supporting our construction management and resident engineer teams. This is a two-year Limited Term opportunity, the successful candidate will be hired at the Administrative Analyst I, II or Associate, depending on experience.   Typical Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, engineering or a related field. A combination of education and recent work experience may be considered in lieu of the bachelor’s degree. One to three years of professional experience in administrative or operational support roles. Experience performing administrative functions in a multi-faceted, fast paced, and deadline-driven environment preferably in the construction and engineering field. Experience supporting the development of request for proposals and performing contract administration functions; reading and understanding scopes of work and project deliverables. Demonstrated experience tracking and monitoring project schedules and deliverables, monitoring project budgets and processing invoices for payment  Benefits   SANDAG offers comprehensive benefits, to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Additionally, SANDAG offers the following:  Hybrid work options 9/80 flexible work schedule Pay-for-performance merit increases Retirement - Defined Benefit Plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Retirement - 457 Defined Contribution Plan with Voya Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service Call (619) 699-1900 or visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag ? for information. First review October 20, 2025. EOE.

Annual Salary Range: $90,500.80 - $140,296.00 First Review of Applications: September 7, 2025 Expected Start Date: October/November 2025 Description   Role The Senior Budget Program Analyst will be a reliable individual who is detail-oriented and organized, demonstrates initiative, and has the flexibility to meet changing priorities and workload demands. Excellent communication and customer service skills, and the ability to utilize sound judgment when working with internal and external stakeholders are essential to this position. The Senior Budget Program Analyst will perform numerous technical, analytical, and coordination functions to develop the Annual Program Budget, participate in expense and revenue forecasting, monitor ongoing budget performance, prepare budget amendments, and prepare various reports for Executives, the Board of Directors and Policy Committees, funding agencies, and other organizations.  The Senior Budget Program Analyst is an integral member of the Budget team.   Overview of the Financial Planning, Budgets and Grants Department SANDAG has great pride in being a fiscally responsible public agency and is committed to providing easily understood information about its priority projects and programs to its stakeholders.  The annual budget is where the agency’s strategic initiatives and priority projects come to life. In May 2025, the Board of Directors adopted the FY 2026 Annual Program Budget totaling approximately $1.3 billion to advance transportation in the San Diego region.   The Financial Planning, Budgets and Grants Department coordinates development of the Program Budget which has three key components – the Overall Work Program budget (this represents the agency’s core planning and research functions), the Regional Operations budget, and the Capital Improvement Program budget. Through a highly collaborative effort that includes project managers and agency Executives, the annual budget identifies numerous programs, projects, and services that align to the SANDAG strategic goals and priorities, and allocates funding from various federal, state, and local sources that are provided in the form of formula and discretionary grants, city revenues, and local transportation sales tax revenues. Typical Qualifications A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field. A Master’s degree is desirable. A minimum of five years of increasingly responsible, recent budget management experience. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of large and complex budget preparation and administration, including forecasting and grant and project cost accounting.  Experience with capital project development and budget oversight, familiarity with funding sources for regional transportation infrastructure is highly recommended.   Demonstrated understanding of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.  Benefits SANDAG offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: Hybrid work options 9/80 flexible work schedule Pay-for-performance merit increases Retirement - Defined Benefit Plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Retirement - 457 Defined Contribution Plan with Voya Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service   Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag ? to apply. First review September 7, 2025. EOE.