Senior Budget Analyst - Office of Management & Budget

About the role

The Office of Management and Budget is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Senior Budget Analyst to join our team. This role involves providing project, program, administrative and analytical support to assigned departments or large divisions, conducting research, analyzing information, preparing comprehensive reports, and reviewing financial requests.

Responsibilities

• Provide project, program, administrative and analytical support to assigned departments or large divisions.
• Participate in the research, development, recommendation and implementation of operational and administrative programs, policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Conduct research and collect, compile, and analyze information from various sources on a variety of specialized topics related to assigned programs, new programs and services, budget analyses and feasibility analyses; prepare comprehensive technical, statistical, and analytical reports and records which present and interpret data and identify alternative solutions or proposals; make and justify recommendations.
• Reviews documentation and funding information for accuracy and ensures that transactions are processed in accordance with city policy, applicable laws and regulations, and sound business practices.
• Participate in, and may oversee, the data collection, compilation, coordination, and organization of budget documentation; may develop budget recommendations; assist departments and division managers in the administration of department budget; manage budgets of assigned programs.
• Review financial requests, identifies, and solves potential or existing problems through alternative financing methods. Prepare periodic and special reports and analyses of operations for department management, the City Manager's Office, City Council, regulatory agencies, funding sources and the public.
• Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.
• Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs; analyzes, forecasts and updates short and long-range financial/management plans; reporting on variances and trends and compiling financial information from various systems.
• Maintains computer spreadsheets and databases to support data analysis and financial reporting; Designs, prepares and presents advanced data in a coherent oral, written, or graphic manner.
• Participate in ensuring records are maintained according to retention schedules.
• Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, budget preparation and performance measures; monitors contracts related to program goals and objectives for compliance.
• May coordinate the planning and preparation of grant proposals; provides guidance and assistance in the interpretation of funding agency regulations and requirements.
• May assist in the preparation of ordinances and other supporting program documents; prepare and monitor program grants and related proposals; monitor compliance with applicable contractual agreements.
• Respond to complaints and questions from the general public relating to assigned area of responsibility; review problems and recommend corrective actions; prepare summary reports as required.
• Maintain calendars of department activities, meetings, and various events; coordinate activities with other city departments, the public and outside agencies; attend meetings as a representative of Office of Management and Budget.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration, or a related field supplemented by two (2) years of professional budgeting, contracts, accounting or financial management experience; or possession of any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; or increasingly responsible administrative and analytical experience preferably within a local government environment.
• Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge Of Basic principles and practices of governmental accounting and budget administration.
• State and city budgetary policies.
• Basic methods of research, program analysis and report preparation.
• Basic principles and practices of policy and procedure development.
• Relevant local, state, and federal regulations.

Skills

• Developing short-and long-range plans.
• Basic public and interpersonal relation techniques.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Modern office procedures and methods including common office software and hardware.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Business arithmetic.
• Perform analyses with limited time constraints.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to: Learn the policies, procedures, organization and operation of the assigned department.
• Perform responsible administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.
• Research, analyze and evaluate programs, policies and procedures.
• Work independently; without close supervision.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and memoranda.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Establishing priorities and organizing work.

City of Savannah Employee Benefits Overview

• Paid Holiday
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
• Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
• Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
• Retirement Seminars
• PPO Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Health & Wellness Incentives
• Long Term Disability
• Excellence and Service Recognition
• Employee Development and In-Service Training
• Education Assistance Program
• Uniform Allowance (select positions)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts and Memberships
• Employee Relations
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Pretax Parking Deductions
• Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program
• Domestic Partnership Benefits
• Healthcare PPO Medical Plus Plan
• Healthcare PPO Medical Basic Plan
• Healthcare Dental Plus Plan
• Healthcare Dental Basic Plan
• Healthcare Vision Service Plan
• Life Insurance
• Basic Life and ADD Supplemental Life
• Employee Supplemental Life
• Spouse Supplemental Life
• Child Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.