Cost Team Supervisor
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Apply to Cost Team Supervisor at CA High Speed Rail AuthorityJob details
- Location
- Sacramento County or Sacramento or California
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- $90,360 - $112,260/yr
- Posted
- 3 days ago
- Apply on
- calcareers.ca.gov
About this role
Job Description and Duties
Under general direction of the Project Financial Director (CEA B), the Research Data Supervisor I (Cost Team Supervisor) serves as a highly skilled working supervisor within the Capitol Cost Section responsible for analyzing, exporting, and mapping cost data from Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) to EcoSys (Enterprise Project Performance platform) and preparing budget tables for Business Oversight Committee (BOC) items. The incumbent possesses a high degree of technical knowledge as it related to project budgets and expenditures.
The Cost Team Supervisor must be able to effectively supervise a team of distinct research, analytical, and statistical staff; manage multiple priorities; and possess strong analytical, leadership, interpersonal and written/oral communication skills. The Cost Team Supervisor may be required to work with and be exposed to sensitive and confidential issues and/or materials and is expected to always maintain confidentiality. The Cost Team Supervisor must conduct business in a professional and service-oriented manner and while representing the Department; establishes and builds rapport through open communication; promotes teamwork and cross-function collaboration and communication in support of High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) strategic goals and demonstrates principles of completed staff work.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Part-time telework is available for this position for California residents based on the requirements of the position and may be discussed during the interview process. Hiring interviews may be available virtually, using teleconferencing or video conferencing options.
While working on site, the incumbent works in a professional office environment, in a climate-controlled cubicle which may fluctuate in temperature and is under artificial light. Incumbent will be required to use a computer, mouse, and video display terminal and will be required to sit for long periods of time at a computer screen. Employee must be able to focus for long periods of time, multi-task, adapt to changes in priorities and complete tasks or projects with short notice. Employees may be required to travel outside of their workstation to perform general tasks.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
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Special Requirements
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 9/28/2026Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to apply. Please see above “Special Requirements” section for SOQ instructions.
Desirable Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or engineering preferred.
- 5 or more years of experience in financial and reporting roles.
- Experience in understanding of data privacy, protection regulations (such as GDPR), and best practices for ensuring data security and integrity.
- Experience with detailed project Work Breakdown Structures and/or Task Orders and NTP's.
- Expert-level data analytics skills.
- Knowledge of and experience in governmental accounting.
- Advanced knowledge of statistical software (e.g., SAS, R, SPSS) and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in Cost Management System (EcoSys).
- Expert-level Excel skills, including pivot tables, XLOOKUPs, Power Query, analysis, reconciliations, reporting, and the creation of ad hoc reports.
- Experience with FI$Cal or similar accounting systems (e.g., Hyperion, PeopleSoft).
- Experience with database management, data warehousing, and the ability to query, validate, and synthesize data from various sources.
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and research skills with a proven ability to solve complex problems.
- The capacity to identify issues, reason logically and creatively, and develop effective solutions for complex research and data-related problems.
- Familiarity with financial reporting related to transportation projects.
- Experience directing and/or managing staff responsible for data driven analytical and statistical analysis.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:EEO Office
(916) 324-1541
[email protected]
Application Information
The STD. 678 is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Please do not include your Social Security Number, date of birth, veteran status, personal photos, LEAP information, or any other personally identifying information on any documents in your application package.
Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed.
If applying via postal mail or by dropping off your application, applicants must include JC-531443 and Cost Team Supervisor, 311-320-5734-001 in the 'Job Title' section of the STD. 678 to be considered for this position. Please indicate on the STD 678 your basis of eligibility in the "Explanations" field (i.e. SROA, surplus, reemployment, reinstatement, transfer, or list eligible.)
Surplus/SROA candidates must provide a copy of their surplus/SROA letter with their application. Consideration may be given to applicants on another Department's employment list, provided the criteria are met to transfer the eligibility from the employment list to the Authority's employment list. Training and Development assignments are not being considered at this time.
NOTE: To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification. To gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin.
Location
The High-Speed Rail Authority headquarters building is located in downtown Sacramento on the corner of 8th and L Street. We are located one block away from the 8th and Capitol light rail stop, as well as the 7th and Capitol light rail stop. The building is also within walking distance of DOCO, the California State Capitol Park, a farmer’s market during summer months, and Old Sacramento.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California 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.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.