Management & Budget Analyst

Salary Range

Salary Range: $78,062 - $95,409

About the role

This is an exempt position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

Essential Functions

• Work with assigned departments on budget development and monitoring
• Participate in research and analysis projects to develop sustainable, repeatable, and quantifiable budget-related process improvements
• Research best practices to develop recommendations to reduce overall cost or improve services
• Ongoing monitoring and forecasting of expenses and revenues for assigned departments
• May also be responsible for managing projects involving public engagement and stakeholder groups
• May be responsible for drafting policies and contracts for a wide range of government services
• Gather, maintain, and analyze data from multiple reporting systems
• Conduct data analysis using Excel, Power BI, and other tools
• Analyze financial and other data, including revenue, expenditure, and personnel reports
• Develop solutions or alternative practices based on sound logic and data
• Recommend new systems, procedures, or organizational changes
• Provide consultation and customer support to assigned departments

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in related field including one year of budgeting, preferably in local Government
• Education: Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
• Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted: Yes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for Local Government
• Knowledge of budgeting and policy analysis
• Certified Budget Officer certification issued by the North Carolina Local Government Budget Association (NCLGBA) preferred, or a similar certification from another state

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of Overall function, responsibilities, and services in assigned area
• Research principles
• Data visualization
• Local governmental budgetary principles
• Statistical analysis and conducting research
• Forecasting of expenses and revenues
• Intermediate to advanced Excel
• Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
• Basic Project Management – Plan, Manage and track tasks to complete individual and group research/analysis projects
• Facilitating Change: Encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace
• Formal Presentations: Presenting ideas effectively to individuals or groups; delivering presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience
• Information Monitoring: Setting up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed to manage an organization or ongoing activities within it
• Initiating Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise
• Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships
• Computer Skills: Advanced proficiency in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite