Budget Analyst

Job Duties

• Aid in the preparation of the annual budget for the county, including revenue and expenditure projections.
• Analyze departmental budget submissions for accuracy and compliance with county policies.
• Maintain and report on budget performance throughout the fiscal year.
• Conduct financial analysis to identify budget variances and their underlying causes.
• Develop financial forecasts to project future budgetary needs.
• Offer recommendations for budget adjustments and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with department heads and other stakeholders to gather budgetary information and address financial queries.
• Present budget reports and findings to county officials and committees.
• Ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and policies related to budgetary processes.
• Provide guidance on fiscal policy and financial best practices to county departments.
• Participate in special projects, such as cost-benefit analysis, program evaluation, and financial modeling.
• Assist in the development of long-term financial plans and strategies.

Requirements

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Three (3) years of experience in budget analysis, financial planning, or a related field.
• Knowledge: Good knowledge of MS Excel, including advanced tools and formulas, complex tables, and charts.
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; superior analytical skills and good reasoning and judgment skills.

Preferences

• Educational Background: Master's Degree or higher in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.
• Licensure: Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Emergency Deployment & Continuity of Operations Requirement

In accordance with Harris County’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Policy, this position is subject to emergency response and deployment protocols. The employee may be designated as supporting a Mission Essential Function (MEF) and must:

• Participate in the classification process of departmental staff based on MEF responsibilities.
• Be available for temporary deployment to an alternative work location, role, or telework assignment during emergency events.
• Confirm work assignments with their supervisor prior to reporting to any worksite during such events.
• Remain flexible in assuming alternative duties as directed to support County operations continuity.

Full-Time Information

• Position Type: Full-Time
• Hours of Work: Regular, 40 hours per week.
• Work Environment: Most assignments will be performed in an office, meeting, or operations command center environment, but some field work may be required.
• Physical Demands: May be required to work extended work hours during activation of disaster recovery operations for an unspecified length of time (varies based on the extent of the event).

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Wellness.
• Professional development opportunity.
• Flexible spending account.
• 457 deferred compensation plans.
• Retailer pension (TCDRS).
• Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program).
• Disability and life insurance.
• Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).