Senior Budget Analyst

Position: 211 - Senior Budget Analyst

Title

211 - Senior Budget Analyst

Organization

Financial Services

Department

Financial Services

Location

Financial Services City Hall

Rate of Pay

$60,235 - $73,787 - DOQ

Job Summary

The purpose of a Budget Analyst is to perform complex budget preparation and analysis work. The class is responsible for assisting the Budget Officer in the coordination of budgetary activities, reviewing and analyzing department budgets and performance measures. Works with City departments and senior management staff to ensure compliance with the annual capital expenditure plan or adopted operating budgets; assist Budget Officer in the development and monitoring of information and reports to provide decision‑making tools related to capital plans and fund projections;

and creates new funds to address needs of assigned departments.

Competencies

• Ethical Practice
• Effective Communication
• Customer Focus
• Time Management
• Critical Thinking

Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills

• Assist the Budget Officer by developing, preparing, and assisting the City Administrator with the presentation and implementation of the City's annual budget.
• Participate in the development of the department’s annual budget. Conduct reviews of departmental operations, and budget requests, analyze complex funding structures and restrictions, and recommend funding levels.
• Analyze and recommend costs and benefits of alternative methods of financial management of programs and administrative operations.
• Assist the Budget Officer to coordinate, compile, plan, and directs the long‑term Capital Improvement Program for the City.
• Assists departments and senior management staff in ensuring compliance with annual operating, capital outlay, and capital improvement plans; develops and monitors information and processes, such as capital project management reports, fund appropriation approval requests, expenditure reconciliations, and criteria for closing capital projects; and updates capital plans and/or fund projections.
• Coordinates and monitors the implementation of new budget initiatives adopted by the City Commission, compiles, and reviews plan implementation, and provides monthly status updates.
• Assists in Developing and proposing policies and procedures for budget development and administration and assists with the design of the on‑line budget application to streamline the budget process using advanced technology.
• Perform budget formulation and cost estimates to support plans, programs, and activities.
• Review and evaluate budget requests.
• Control and report obligations and expenditures.
• Participate and assist in special projects when necessary.

Minimum Education & Experience

Ph.D./J.D./P.E., etc. (no experience), or master's degree plus three years of experience, or bachelor's degree plus five years of experience, or associate's degree plus seven years of experience, or high school graduation or GED plus nine years of experience.

Special Certifications & Licenses

Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Independence & Judgement

Noticeable judgment; must plan for long‑term; must recognize and resolve problems and situations through appropriate means applying specific types of procedures to issues without indicated guidance or destination, addresses issues that need attention, etc.; involves freedom in selection of work methods among approved routines, setting of priorities, or sequencing of tasks within established schedules.

Initiative & Ingenuity

Greater level of knowledge when applying guidelines and interpretation of available options to non‑standard situations; division goals drive priorities.

Supervisory & Responsibility

Lead person in small work group; does not specifically assign work but is looked to for guidance.

Financial Responsibility

Calculates amounts due, using some judgment; receives and processes larger amounts (several thousand dollars on one day not uncommon); balances receipts and cash from one or more other employees; monitors budget; brings problems to attention of supervisor; has substantive input into overall organizational budget.

Level & Frequency of Outside Contact

Direct contact may be infrequent but may require considerable tact and courtesy when it does occur.

Physical Demands

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