Budget Analyst II - Street Transportation Department

About This Position

Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the country, serving as Arizona's center of government, commerce, and culture. It is emerging in the new economy with strength in high technology, manufacturing, bioscience research and advanced business services. The Street Transportation Department is seeking to fill the position of Budget Analyst II, who will support the preparation, administration, and oversight of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and/or operating budget through advanced fiscal analysis, research, and financial review.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing preliminary and final CIP budget estimates.
• Examining budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with procedures and regulations.
• Preparing budget summary schedules and departmental budget submissions.
• Reviewing and approving CIP-related documents including SORs, RCAs, PCDs, Recommendations for Award, change orders, and progress payments to ensure sufficient budget capacity.
• Ensuring all Intergovernmental Agreement and Federal Aid financial requirements are met in coordination with the grant accountant.
• Conducting fiscal analysis, research, and prepare reports on special projects as required.
• Aiding with grant tracking and reporting.
• Reviewing and updating CIP procedures as part of ongoing process improvement.
• Conducting capital budget meetings with the Management Team and project managers.
• Working closely with project managers across the City to ensure timely payments and encumbrances of Title 34 contracts.
• Providing support and training to Department and Citywide customers.

Requirements

• Knowledge of municipal finance, budgeting, and accounting principles.
• Budget preparation practices.
• Spreadsheet and database software, and accounting/financial systems.
• Ability to analyze and interpret research and financial data.
• Prepare clear, well-organized written materials.
• Present ideas effectively in writing and orally.
• Communicate professionally with staff, customers, and stakeholders.
• Perform accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Use calculators, computers, and other keyboard-based devices effectively.
• Prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Work cooperatively with staff and the public.
• Prepare, update, and use complex spreadsheets and databases.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in governmental budgetary and finance activities.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, statistics, or related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience.
• Experience with/in Title 34 contracts and construction contracts.
• Capital and operating budgeting.
• Grants and Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA).
• MS Excel (pivot table, formulas, analysis etc.).
• SAP or equivalent programs.
• Forecasting analysis.
• Delivering training and presentations.
• Revenues and invoicing.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes: Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions, Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans, Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan, Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually, Dental, vision, and life insurance options, Employer paid long-term disability, Free Bus/light rail pass, Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year, Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days, Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period, Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

Recruitment Dates

Recruitment closes July 23, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date. This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

How To Apply

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.