USO Budget Analyst

Job Title: USO Budget Analyst

Location: USO-TW Building ATL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 293006

The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville.

The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell.

The Office of Fiscal Affairs is now accepting applications for a Budget Analyst. This is a professional level position that performs data and policy analysis for budgetary and financial matters. This position supports the primary goals of the USO Budget Office by:

• Providing timely, accurate, and actionable information to decision-makers;
• Providing professional guidance and support to budget managers and administrative staff across the USG;
• Providing oversight to ensure compliance with policy and procedure.

This position reports directly to the USO Budget Director.

Supports USO Budget Director in the day-to-day duties of the University System Office budget process.

Monitors and tracks departmental budgets, identifies problems, and takes corrective action.

Processes budget journals for amendments and adjustments throughout the fiscal year.

Corrects failed budget errors in People Soft Financials.

Develops financial projections and models.

Creates budget reports for department managers.

Supports position management: monitors and tracks personnel budget, identifies problems, initiates corrective action and follows up in OneUSG Connect.

Administrative workflow guidance; coordinates with administrative staff to ensure transmission and adoption of changes/updates in processes and procedures; develops and maintains administrative workflow procedures processes.

Researches, reviews, analyzes, interprets and reports a variety of data and information.

Develops a variety of regular and special reports.

Assists with special projects as assigned.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required with a minimum of three years related experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience in fiscal or business operations within an institution of the University System of Georgia.
• Master's degree preferred with over three years of related program management experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience using People Soft Financials within an institution of higher education.

• Knowledge of Board of Regents policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of best practices in higher education management.
• Knowledge of computers and financial software programs.
• Skill in written communication to executive and subject matter experts.
• Skill in collaborating with multiple constituents.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to work closely with members of a team.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://.

Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, as well as the statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG). These Bylaws and Policies are available for inspection upon request.

The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503,…