Budget Analyst - Underfill Job Carson City area,Nevada USA,Finance & Banking

Position: BUDGET ANALYST - UNDERFILL

budget analyst

*** this recruitment may close without further notice depending on the number of applications received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible***

the nevada department of transportation's (ndot's) financial management division is hiring for a budget analyst as an underfill for a senior budget analyst located in carson city, nv. This position is responsible for assisting in the preparation of the department's executive and non-executive budgets. This role also conducts on-going financial analyses and projection of expenditures, revenues and programs.

budget analysts prepare and implement budgets and create biennial spending plans for a program or agency.

essential qualifications

two or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.

job duties

prepare and control budgets for an assigned agency or major program.

monitor budgets through review of audit reports, verification of compliance, and review of agency internal controls and performance levels.

review and analyze budgets.

analyze expenditures, monitor fiscal transactions, track expenditures and revenue, and monitor performance indicators.

develop expenditure projections, narrative justification of programs, and detailed biennial spending plans.

assist agencies in developing budget requests and long and short-range objectives, navigate the strategic planning process, and provide fiscal guidance.

analyze budget requests and make recommendations regarding additions, deletions, and/or reductions.

conduct statistical analysis and prepare written justification and summary statements for budget requests.

allocate agency and/or program budget resources.

control and oversee budgets and determine the necessity of work program adjustments.

analyze, organize, and balance requests and review and make recommendations on work program changes.

develop and maintain spreadsheets, databases, and tables and design and generate reports, charts, graphs, and related materials.

project revenue and expenditures using trend analysis and statistical models and tools.

review payroll allocations, work programs, and cash balances and analyze funding availability for proposed expenditures and staffing.

ensure compliance with budgetary regulations, directives, policies, and limitations.

perform related duties as assigned.

knowledge, skills, and abilities

general knowledge of: basic principles of organization and management; modern methods and principles of planning; and principles and techniques of data collection, analysis and evaluation. ability to: summarize complex data and present recommendations clearly; collect, analyze and organize information and develop sound and concise recommendations; write logical, grammatically correct reports and business correspondence; make oral presentations and answer questions regarding budget issues and expenditures;

operate a computer to enter, retrieve, manipulate, format and present budget and position information; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

the state of nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (gina), or compensation and/or wages.

benefits include:

health insurance: medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the public employees' benefits program (pebp).
vacation: accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
sick leave: accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
retirement: participation in the nevada public employees retirement system (pers). Employees do not contribute to social security but will contribute to pers if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency.
deferred compensation: the state offers a voluntary deferred compensation program.
no nevada state income tax.
public service loan forgiveness: eligible due to public sector employment.
longevity payments eligibility: employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement (cba), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the labor relations unit (lru).

for more details about your rights and responsibilities as a state of nevada employee, please review the state of nevada employee handbook.

*** state holidays the holiday schedule for state employees is established by the legislature.

the following are legal holidays:

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