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Senior Budget Analyst roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics. Federal agencies, defense contractors, and large healthcare systems are among the most active sponsors. The annual H-1B cap is 85,000 slots, with a separate 20,000 reserved for U.S. master's degree holders.
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Get Access To All JobsJOB TITLE: Capital Budget Manager
TOP 3 SKILLS: Capital Budget Management, Financial Forecasting, Portfolio Management
LOCATION: Bakersfield, Torrance, or San Jose CA
DURATION: Direct Hire Permanent
RATE RANGE: 149-230k
Responsibilities:
- Manage the annual capital budgeting process for all company districts and subsidiaries, overseeing approximately $450M in annual capital expenditures and $1.2B+ in three-year capital budgets.
- Lead the preparation, forecasting, administration, and reporting of capital budgets, ensuring alignment with company financial objectives and strategic priorities.
- Oversee the development and management of three-year capital budgets supporting California General Rate Case (GRC) filings, including more than 1,200 capital projects per GRC cycle.
- Serve as the company's technical lead for capital budgeting standards, processes, systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Act as the primary budget administrator for PowerPlan, overseeing project funding approvals, work orders, system enhancements, and user training.
- Review and approve capital funding requests, specific capital projects, non-specific work orders, and blanket work orders.
- Oversee the company's capital cost estimating program, including estimating methodologies, cost databases, cost catalogs, consultant coordination, and quality assurance.
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Rates, and district leadership to develop, maintain, and monitor capital budgets and project forecasts.
- Analyze capital spending, budget-to-actual performance, project schedules, and forecasting trends to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Support GRC proceedings by preparing capital budget documentation, responding to regulatory data requests, and assisting with CPUC and Cal Advocates inquiries.
- Collaborate with the Rates department on GRC submissions, settlement negotiations, project approvals, and regulatory reporting.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations related to capital investment priorities, project funding, and GRC Earnings Test requirements.
- Oversee annual project validation processes, capital spending forecasts, project close targets, and carryover reporting.
- Prepare and present capital budget proposals, financial forecasts, and investment recommendations to senior leadership, company officers, and Board members.
- Manage and develop staff, including workload prioritization, performance evaluations, training, and professional development.
- Develop and deliver training materials, workshops, and process documentation related to capital budgeting systems and best practices.
- Support strategic planning initiatives and continuous improvement efforts within the Capital Planning and Engineering departments.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in capital budgeting, financial forecasting, financial analysis, reporting, capital portfolio management, or related disciplines.
- Strong knowledge of capital project budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and budget-to-actual analysis.
- Experience managing large capital budgets and overseeing multiple projects or investment portfolios.
- Knowledge of capital project planning, cost estimating methodologies, project controls, and financial reporting.
- Experience administering or supporting PowerPlan or comparable enterprise capital budgeting systems strongly preferred.
- Understanding of CPUC regulations, General Rate Case (GRC) proceedings, regulatory filings, and utility capital budgeting processes.
- Familiarity with engineering and project management practices related to infrastructure planning, design, construction, and operations, preferably within water, wastewater, or utility environments.
- Experience developing and maintaining capital cost estimates, cost databases, and estimating standards preferred.
- Previous management or supervisory experience desirable, including staff development, performance management, and workload prioritization.
- Ability to analyze complex financial information, identify budget variances, develop forecasts, and provide actionable recommendations.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate financial information to senior executives and stakeholders.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Operations, Finance, regulatory agencies, consultants, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and exercise independent judgment.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation desirable.
- Valid California Driver License required.
- Ability to work onsite at an assigned company office.
BENEFITS SUMMARY:
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.
FAIR CHANCE POLICY:
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.
JOB TITLE: Capital Budget Manager
TOP 3 SKILLS: Capital Budget Management, Financial Forecasting, Portfolio Management
LOCATION: Bakersfield, Torrance, or San Jose CA
DURATION: Direct Hire Permanent
RATE RANGE: 149-230k
Responsibilities:
- Manage the annual capital budgeting process for all company districts and subsidiaries, overseeing approximately $450M in annual capital expenditures and $1.2B+ in three-year capital budgets.
- Lead the preparation, forecasting, administration, and reporting of capital budgets, ensuring alignment with company financial objectives and strategic priorities.
- Oversee the development and management of three-year capital budgets supporting California General Rate Case (GRC) filings, including more than 1,200 capital projects per GRC cycle.
- Serve as the company's technical lead for capital budgeting standards, processes, systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Act as the primary budget administrator for PowerPlan, overseeing project funding approvals, work orders, system enhancements, and user training.
- Review and approve capital funding requests, specific capital projects, non-specific work orders, and blanket work orders.
- Oversee the company's capital cost estimating program, including estimating methodologies, cost databases, cost catalogs, consultant coordination, and quality assurance.
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Rates, and district leadership to develop, maintain, and monitor capital budgets and project forecasts.
- Analyze capital spending, budget-to-actual performance, project schedules, and forecasting trends to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Support GRC proceedings by preparing capital budget documentation, responding to regulatory data requests, and assisting with CPUC and Cal Advocates inquiries.
- Collaborate with the Rates department on GRC submissions, settlement negotiations, project approvals, and regulatory reporting.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations related to capital investment priorities, project funding, and GRC Earnings Test requirements.
- Oversee annual project validation processes, capital spending forecasts, project close targets, and carryover reporting.
- Prepare and present capital budget proposals, financial forecasts, and investment recommendations to senior leadership, company officers, and Board members.
- Manage and develop staff, including workload prioritization, performance evaluations, training, and professional development.
- Develop and deliver training materials, workshops, and process documentation related to capital budgeting systems and best practices.
- Support strategic planning initiatives and continuous improvement efforts within the Capital Planning and Engineering departments.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in capital budgeting, financial forecasting, financial analysis, reporting, capital portfolio management, or related disciplines.
- Strong knowledge of capital project budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and budget-to-actual analysis.
- Experience managing large capital budgets and overseeing multiple projects or investment portfolios.
- Knowledge of capital project planning, cost estimating methodologies, project controls, and financial reporting.
- Experience administering or supporting PowerPlan or comparable enterprise capital budgeting systems strongly preferred.
- Understanding of CPUC regulations, General Rate Case (GRC) proceedings, regulatory filings, and utility capital budgeting processes.
- Familiarity with engineering and project management practices related to infrastructure planning, design, construction, and operations, preferably within water, wastewater, or utility environments.
- Experience developing and maintaining capital cost estimates, cost databases, and estimating standards preferred.
- Previous management or supervisory experience desirable, including staff development, performance management, and workload prioritization.
- Ability to analyze complex financial information, identify budget variances, develop forecasts, and provide actionable recommendations.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate financial information to senior executives and stakeholders.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Operations, Finance, regulatory agencies, consultants, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and exercise independent judgment.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation desirable.
- Valid California Driver License required.
- Ability to work onsite at an assigned company office.
BENEFITS SUMMARY:
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.
FAIR CHANCE POLICY:
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Budget Analyst
Map your degree to the SOC code
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to budget analysis work. Pull the O*NET profile for SOC 13-2031 and confirm your transcripts show coursework in finance, accounting, or public administration before applying.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government contractors affiliated with higher education are cap-exempt H-1B filers. Budget analyst roles at these organizations skip the lottery entirely, giving you a direct path to sponsorship year-round.
Verify prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Your employer must file an LCA certifying your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your location and experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC 13-2031 in your target metro before you receive an offer so you know the wage floor.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter Migrate Mate by job title and location to see which employers have active H-1B LCA filings for budget analyst roles. This shows you which organizations have recent sponsorship experience, not just which ones say they're open to it.
Ask about premium processing at the offer stage
Standard H-1B adjudication can run three to five months. If your start date is firm, ask the employer whether they'll use premium processing, which USCIS adjudicates within 15 business days. Get the answer in writing before you sign.
Prepare a specialty occupation memo for the I-129
Budget analyst RFEs often challenge whether the role truly requires a specific degree. Document the analytical complexity of the position, including forecasting models, multi-fund appropriations, or regulatory compliance requirements, to support the I-129 petition.
H-1B Visa Senior Budget Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Budget Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer can show the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as finance, accounting, economics, or public administration. Roles involving multi-fund appropriations, cost-benefit modeling, or regulatory compliance carry stronger specialty occupation arguments. Generalist analyst titles with broad degree acceptance can draw RFEs, so the job description language matters.
Which employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for budget analysts?
Federal defense contractors, large health systems, state and local government agencies, and universities are frequent sponsors for budget analyst roles. Many of these employers are cap-exempt or have established H-1B programs with in-house counsel. Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Budget Analyst postings by employers with verified LCA filing history rather than relying on employer self-reporting.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement apply to Senior Budget Analyst positions?
Your employer must certify through an LCA that your offered salary meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for SOC code 13-2031 in your specific metropolitan area. The prevailing wage has four levels tied to experience. Senior-level positions are typically benchmarked at Level III or IV. You can verify the applicable wage floor using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers after my petition is approved?
You can transfer your H-1B to a new employer under H-1B portability, which allows you to start working for the new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition, without waiting for USCIS approval. Your previous approval does not carry over automatically. The new employer must file their own LCA and I-129, and the role must still qualify as a specialty occupation. The 60-day grace period applies if there's a gap between positions.
Can government budget analyst roles sponsor H-1B visas?
Federal government agencies are exempt from H-1B sponsorship because they cannot file I-129 petitions directly. State and local government entities can sponsor H-1B visas and are often cap-exempt if affiliated with a higher education institution or nonprofit research organization. Many state budget offices and public university systems actively sponsor international analysts. Check whether the specific agency has prior LCA filing history before pursuing those roles.