Budget Analyst

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Coordinate all aspects of budget development within a department and between divisions or programs; meet with department senior managers and staff to compile and analyze documentation regarding revenue, spending levels, or staffing requirements; participate in identifying programs' current service levels and developing documentation for budget adjustment requests.
• Perform financial analysis of fiscal activities for the development and ongoing monitoring of the budget; participate in developing program definitions, goals, and performance measures; coordinate strategic planning activities with departmental staff in conjunction with elected officials' goals, priorities, and policies.
• Develop and maintain databases, spreadsheets, and related management systems for budget development and administration; perform financial forecasting and prepare budget-related projections; perform cost control and containment analysis; monitor program delivery, expenditure, and revenue reports and take corrective action; participate in fund balancing and reconciliation efforts.
• Prepare and present complex reports and analyses; provide information and training on financial management, planning, budgets, expenditures, and revenue forecasting.
• Conduct research related to departmental, divisional, and program budget and finance matters; perform financial analysis and make recommendations; develop forms and systems; assist in identifying financial system problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEVEL AND TYPE OF WORK AND/OR SUPERVISION:

Budget Analyst

• Journey level
• Professional
• Perform the full range of duties, working independently, applying well-developed subject knowledge, and exercising judgment and initiative.
• Receive occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise.
• Fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.
• Work is reviewed based on compliance, appropriateness, and effectiveness in meeting goals and deadlines.
• Receive direction from manager or staff.
• May exercise functional and technical supervision over staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Requirements are determined at the time of recruitment based on responsibilities of the individual position and business needs of the department.

Budget Analyst

Training and experience for journey level, professional classifications are typically equivalent to a bachelor's degree and one (1) to four (4) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency 5-8 years of qualifying training and/or experience).

Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, have a valid driver license, and/or additional training, licenses, or certificates.