Budget and Technology Portfolio Analyst

## Budget and Technology Portfolio Analyst Apply:
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 5, 2026 (9 days left to apply):
JR104631

Department:
Innovation and Technology Department Salary: $89,552.00 - $ Commensurate with Experience
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** SUMMARY
* * Supports the development, monitoring, and management of the Innovation & Technology Department’s budget and technology portfolio. Collects, analyzes, and maintains financial, application, license, and technology asset data to improve transparency, accountability, and decision-making for the department. Assists with budget development, capital project tracking, technology portfolio management, and financial and operational reporting to support efficient and effective technology service delivery across City departments.
* Collects and maintains detailed information on applications, software licenses, and subscriptions used across City departments. Coordinates with I&T divisions and business units to validate usage, costs, ownership, and funding sources to support transparency in technology expenditures.
* Supports technology managers with portfolio tracking by maintaining accurate and up-to-date information on current and planned technology assets, including lifecycle stage, replacement timelines, and system dependencies.
* Assist the I&T Budget and Portfolio Manager with the preparation, monitoring, and forecasting of operating and capital budgets by compiling financial data, reconciling expenditures, identifying variances, and supporting managers in aligning spending with approved budgets and departmental priorities.
* Assists project owners in tracking and monitoring technology-related capital improvement projects by reviewing budgets, funding sources, and expenditures, and preparing summaries for project managers and City Administration.
* Prepares recurring and ad hoc financial and operational reports related to budget status, application costs, license usage, and portfolio health, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and clarity in reporting for the Department.
* Conducts research and analysis to support process improvements in financial management, technology portfolio tracking, and cost allocation, and recommends enhancements to tools, workflows, and data collection practices.
* Provides analytical support and professional judgment to identify data discrepancies, financial risks, or improvement opportunities, and escalates findings or recommendations as appropriate.
* Performs related duties as required.  
** Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
*** Knowledge of budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting, and budget monitoring principles, including operating and capital budgets.
* Skill in collecting, organizing, analyzing, and interpreting financial, operational, and technology-related data to support business decisions.
* Skill in preparing accurate reports, dashboards, presentations, and other materials for management and…