BUDGET ANALYST V

About the role

The Department of Budget and Fiscal Services (BFS), Budgetary Administration, is looking for an analytical and detail-oriented professional to help shape how the City’s resources are allocated to support its departments and programs. This role involves reviewing and analyzing capital improvement and operating budget requests, participating in the development of long-range fiscal programs, and ensuring budget requests align with the City’s program goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Attend budget hearings and present the justification for budget recommendations.
• Give guidance in the development of work programs and expenditure schedules.
• Analyze and make recommendations on supplementary appropriations and transfer of funds between and within activities.
• Review and analyze departmental organizational structure, allocation of functions, and personnel utilization as they relate to the budgetary program.
• Conduct studies on departmental functions, work procedures, and practices to identify opportunities for improved efficiency.
• Confer with departmental officials to explain and advise on budgetary and management directives and follow up for compliance.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

Education Requirement

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in political science, public or business administration, economics or a related field.

Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor’s degree.

Experience Requirement

Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional analytical experience in evaluating the effectiveness of operating programs in relation to organizational objectives, one of which shall have been in a governmental agency.

Substitution: A Master’s degree in Business Administration or Public Administration from a regionally-accredited college or university will substitute for six months of the required three years of progressively responsible professional analytical experience in evaluating the effectiveness of operating programs in relation to organizational objectives. There is NO substitution for the one year of experience in a governmental agency.

Skills

• Knowledge of municipal government organization, functions, and budget processes.
• Experience applying budget and management analysis principles, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to research and analyze operational, statistical, and financial data.
• Ability to interpret laws, rules, and proposals affecting departmental programs and policies.
• Ability to communicate facts and recommendations clearly while maintaining effective working relationships.

Benefits

• Generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays)
• Comprehensive health coverage
• Retirement plan
• Career development