Senior Department Analyst (0390)

Job Description

ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website . Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.

ABOUT THE POSITION

This Senior Department Analyst position is part of the Health and Human Services Departments’ (HHS) Office of Finance and reports to one of the Assistant Chief Fiscal Officers. This position is an integral member of the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) Finance team, providing advanced fiscal analysis, oversight and guidance to support the complex funding and financial operations of BHRS. Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising Accountants and accounting support staff;
  
• Managing and monitoring Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA), Realignment and other BHRS revenue; Conducting complex budget analysis, monitoring and forecasting;
  
• Leading the fiscal aspects of the Behavioral Health Outcomes, Accountability and Transparency Report (BHOATR) and other BHRS-wide fiscal reporting and claiming initiatives;
  
• Monitoring and analyzing expenditures and identifying fiscal trends, issues and solutions;
  
• Supporting grant budget development, monitoring and fiscal compliance;
  
• Coordinating fiscal audits and serving as a primary contact for auditors; and
  
• Developing and implementing fiscal processes and procedures to support changing regulatory, reporting and operational requirements
  

The Senior Department Analyst works closely with BHRS program staff and Office of Finance leadership to provide fiscal guidance, problem-solve complex funding and budget issues, and ensure compliance with County, State, Federal and other applicable fiscal requirements. The position serves as a key liaison between the Office of Finance and BHRS program staff and with external funding and regulatory agencies on fiscal matters.
The position also plays an important role in evaluating and improving fiscal processes and practices to support accurate financial reporting, effective stewardship of public funds, and the evolving operational needs of BHRS.

ABOUT YOU

OUR HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE

Our highly qualified candidate is an experienced fiscal professional with analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and experience working with complex budgets and multiple funding sources, including Federal, State and local funding.

The ideal candidate has experience with fiscal management, budget development, analysis and forecasting and is highly proficient with Excel. Experience in MUNIS or a similar financial management system is highly desirable. Knowledge of behavioral health funding, public-sector funding structures, grants, and related fiscal and regulatory requirements is also desirable.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience or team leadership experience and is skilled at organizing prioritizing and overseeing work while supporting staff development and accountability. They are comfortable managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing fiscal, regulatory and operational requirements.
In addition, the ideal candidate is an effective communicator who can translate complex fiscal information for a variety of audiences. They exercise sound judgment, take initiative and work independently while maintaining strong collaborative relationships. The successful candidate will be able to partner effectively with Office of Finance colleagues, BHRS leadership and program staff, and other internal and external stakeholders to identify issues, develop solutions and support sound fiscal decision-making.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of business and public administration.
• Principles and practices of work planning, data collection and analysis, project management and research methodology.
• Basic supervisory principles and practices depending upon assignment.
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and conduct research and analytical studies.
• Plan and direct the work of others on a project or day-to-day basis.
• Interpret, apply and explain laws, regulations and policies governing program operations.
• Recognize and resolve problems of a sensitive and/or political nature; negotiate mutually satisfactory solutions and implement recommendations.
• Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, correspondence, policies, procedures and other written materials.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including other departments, community members and organizations, public and private agencies, and local, state and federal agencies.
• Effectively represent assigned programs, the department and County in meetings and presentations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with a major in business or public administration, public policy, political science, social services, health care administration or a field related to the work, and three years of professional level experience performing administrative, legislative, operational and/or policy analysis; program or project design, planning and implementation; research; strategic planning; or closely related work.

Additional professional level experience performing administrative, analytical, fiscal, legislative, operational, policy, program administration or research work may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact at Sarah Githens at sarah.githens@marincounty.gov

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Live Scan ( Special Requirements ): Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice Live Scan background check prior to appointment.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .

Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 10/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific