Contract Analyst Jobs in Rialto, CA (NOW HIRING)

The Job ***Applications will be accepted through 9/4/26*** San Bernardino County seeks self-motivated and innovative individuals to perform complex professional administrative and analytical work in support of managerial functions throughout County departments. Fiscal/Budget Analysts perform, plan, and coordinate a variety of highly complex and responsible administrative, operational, research, and analytical duties to support fiscal operations and budgetary functions within their designated departments and make recommendations to managers. In addition to playing a key role in supporting budgetary and fiscal activities, depending on the assignment, they may also provide support and advice to managers in a variety of functional areas with department wide impact such as contracts administration, grants management, legislative analysis, facilities planning, and organizational, operational and staffing analysis.

*Official Class Title: Staff Analyst II. Refer to the Staff Analyst II official job description. The eligible list established by this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies throughout the County as well as in the County Fire District and Special Districts.

Applicants will be asked to indicate their availability and preference for referral to the different agencies in the Supplemental Questionnaire. The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts are separate entities from San Bernardino County, and as such, compensation and benefits for their positions are set forth in a different compensation plan. For additional details, refer to the Non-Represented Employee Compensation Plan.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS. To review job-specific benefits, please refer to the Summary of Benefits and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation. Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass the pre-employment process, which includes fingerprinting, prior to appointment.; candidate selected for law enforcement departments, public safety positions, or positions where legally required, must pass a more stringent background check

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Minimum Requirements These positions require both education and experience; to advance in the process applicants must meet one of the three options for Experience and one of the two options for Education: REQUIRED EXPERIENCE (must meet one (1) of the following options): Option 1 Must possess eighteen (18) months of full-time equivalent professional level administrative experience performing analytical duties as the primary job function in the areas of budget/fiscal management, financial analysis and/or accounting. Option 2 Must possess two (2) years of full-time equivalent professional level administrative experience performing analytical duties as a primary job function in a combination of areas that include: budget/fiscal management, financial analysis and/or accounting; contracts, bid/proposal, or grant management; special projects coordination; facilities and capital improvement planning; data/statistical analysis and reporting; and/or organizational/staffing analysis or personnel management.

Option 3 Must possess two (2) years of experience as a Staff Analyst II Trainee in San Bernardino County. REQUIRED EDUCATION (must meet one (1) of the following options): Option 1 Bachelor's degree in public/business administration, behavioral/social science, accounting/finance or other relevant field of study. Option 2 Associate's degree in public/business administration, behavioral/social science, accounting/finance or other relevant field of study AND two (2) years of experience* supporting management or professional level administrative services staff in any of the following areas: budget preparation/monitoring, fiscal/accounting functions; contracts, bid/proposal, or grant management; research and analytical studies; organizational studies; data/statistical analysis and reporting; organizational/operational/staffing analysis; and/or personnel management.

*The 2 years of experience used to qualify under Education Option 2 will be treated as a substitution for the Bachelor's degree and will not count towards any of the three options under the Required Experience. Important Notes Regarding Qualifying Education and Experience: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S

must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) Refer to the NACES website for more information on evaluation services. General office/clerical, retail sales, eligibility worker, employment services, child support services and other similar experience is not considered qualifying

Desired Qualifications Ideal candidates will be self-motivated individuals and collaborative team players with the ability to perform complex, sensitive, and detailed administrative and analytical work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative to make decisions, develop solutions, and meet deadlines. Essential knowledge, skills and abilities include: Knowledge and understanding of principles and practices of public administration as applied to fiscal procedures and budget preparation and administration Ability to conduct in-depth research, analyze and interpret a wide variety of complex data and information, identify options, and make viable recommendations Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing Excellent writing skills with the ability to prepare clear and accurate administrative reports Familiarity with or ability to learn and understand principles and practices relevant to contracts, grants and bid/proposal management, project management, facilities and capital improvement planning, data science/statistical analysis, and/or organizational/staffing analysis or personnel management. Proficient with enterprise financial management systems such as SAP.

Selection Process Examination Procedure: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials. Application Procedure: (NOTE: There is a six (6) month waiting period to re-apply for the same job classification (title and level)). Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment will close on 9/4/26.

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Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy. For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.