Budget & Policy Analyst - Planning, Budget, Purchasing & Accounting - 1.0 FTE
About the role
The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Budget/Planning/Accounting Specialist. This position will develop, analyze, coordinate, present, and document the annual budgets and legislation for the district.
Responsibilities
Prepare and analyze base budget data across multiple fund sources for departments, schools, and supported district operations.
Develop program and appropriation structure changes in response to operational, legislative, and programmatic changes, assessing fiscal impact.
Monitor and evaluate the financial health and performance of assigned departments and programs.
Facilitate budget planning sessions with departments and school leadership, providing technical guidance and developing data-informed budget justifications and alternative funding scenarios.
Review and analyze budget requests for accuracy, compliance, and alignment with program objectives, and prepare supporting analysis for leadership review.
Prepare fiscal impact analyses for proposed legislation and district initiatives.
Maintain and update budget and position data within enterprise financial systems to ensure accurate representation of district operations.
Conduct organizational, fiscal, and policy analyses to support the resolution of budgetary, operational, and administrative matters.
Lead and participate in analytical studies, surveys, and data collection to evaluate budgetary and policy issues, developing alternative solutions and recommendations for leadership consideration.
Prepare written and oral reports summarizing findings from studies and analyses for the Budget Manager and Assistant Superintendent of Financial Services.
Evaluate district programs and functions for statutory compliance, compliance with the Board of Education intent, and overall program effectiveness.
Aid managers in evaluating service rates, assessment, and cost recovery techniques, and operational performance; identify opportunities to improve procedures, increase efficiency, and enhance output value.
Monitor modifications made to district budget requests and legislative changes, evaluating fiscal, staffing, statutory, and operational impacts.
Prepare responses to Board of Education information requests and provide follow-up analysis as directed.
Allocate approved budget appropriations and supplements, provide justification to leadership, and interpret allotment policies.
Prepare general operating budget guidelines and technical instructions for district management.
Develop justification for and recommend alternative courses of action when appropriate.
Serve as a liaison between PBPA and department/school leadership, providing customer-focused support for budget and policy matters.
Perform other duties as assigned by executive leadership or their representatives or designees.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, public administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Minimum of two years professional budget or finance experience in an educational or public administrative setting.
Benefits
The Madison Metropolitan School District offers a competitive compensation package, including an annual salary range of $82,118.40 - 106,059.20. Additional benefits include:
Health insurance options
Paid time off
Retirement plans
Professional development opportunities
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Employee assistance programs
For more information about our benefits, please visit our benefits page.