Senior Budget and Management Services Analyst

About the role

The City of Raleigh's Budget and Management Services department is seeking an experienced Senior Budget and Management Services Analyst. This role acts as a trusted advisor who work across the organization to solve complex challenges through analysis, consensus building, and sound financial management. Analysts manage a portfolio of operating, capital, and enterprise funds while partnering with departments, senior leadership, and other stakeholders on issues that have meaningful financial, operational, and policy implications.

Are you passionate about local government? Are you able to work independently and collaboratively to advance strategic priorities? Are you comfortable developing and managing operating and capital budget plans? Are you excited about contributing to policy decisions and seeing the impact of your work in the Raleigh community? Do you enjoy putting on your inspector hat and digging into issues and finding solutions? If that sounds like you, the City of Raleigh Senior Budget and Management Services Analyst is a great fit!

The City of Raleigh’s Budget and Management Services Department supports effective and responsible use of public resources. The department oversees the City’s budget process, strategic planning, performance management, grants, and policy analysis, providing data and insights that help City leaders make informed decisions and deliver high-quality services to the Raleigh community.

Responsibilities

• Independently identify needs and perform analyses to demonstrate policy and budgeting options for organizational decision-making
• Lead strategic consultation with assigned departments to identify, assess, and prioritize complex operational and capital funding needs
• Oversee the development, review, and balancing of departmental budget submissions, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, strategic plans, performance measures, and financial policies
• Consult with assigned departments, review expense and revenue projections, monitor departmental budgets, and identify operational and mid-year needs
• Prepare financial forecasts, scenario models, impact analyses, and feasibility assessments for current and potential City projects, programs, and priorities
• Design and deliver training and capacity-building initiatives
• Lead complex, cross-departmental projects and citywide studies, process improvement efforts, and strategic initiatives that may involve significant financial, operational, or policy implications
• Prepare communications, presentations, talking points, budget memoranda, and other high-level materials to help senior leadership understand and make decisions about policy and financial options
• Assist assigned departments in crafting clear, concise agenda materials for City Council and other leadership audiences
• Review and approve budget amendments and transfers with a focus on fiscal sustainability, operational efficiency, and compliance with City policies
• Prepare multi-year financial impact analyses for compensation and staffing changes and advise senior leadership and Human Resources on budgetary implications
• Support public understanding of the City's budget through accessible communication materials, engagement strategies, and feedback mechanisms that promote transparency and informed participation
• Perform related work as required

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field; 3 to 5 years' experience in financial, budgeting, public sector, or a related field; OR Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted