Budget & Management Analyst - Examination

Description

Approved CSC Meeting Minutes 2/13/2026

Filing Of Application

Application must be made electronically through the City of Cleveland’s web site:

The electronic application period is from 12:01 A.M. on Monday, February 16, 2026 until 11:59 P.M. on Monday, March 2, 2026.

NOTE:

APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11:59 P.M. on Monday, March 2, 2026.

Salary: The prevailing salary for this position is $33,820.80–$75,923.64 per year.

Experience Evaluation: An experience evaluation consists of a quantitative evaluation of an applicant’s academic training and experience pertinent to the classification for which an examination is taken, based on the statement of experience as recorded on the candidate’s application and on academic training based on required credentials.

• Under general supervision, conducts various budget and other financial analyses.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of financial reports.
• Monitors financial problem areas and makes recommendations as necessary.
• Performs other job‑related duties as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field from a four‑year accredited college or university.
• Three years full‑time paid experience in Finance and/or Accounting.
• Substitution:
  Two years of any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for each year of college education lacking.
• Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, etc.) or related software.

NOTE: Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the filing period unless otherwise stated.

• Veterans’ preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G.
• Proof of active service or a DD Form 214 must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing the application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans’ credit.
• Honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions receives an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; ten (10) points are added if the supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service‑connected disability.
• Only DD Form 214 (long form) or an official armed service document indicating type of discharge or separation and the dates of active service will be accepted as proof of active service.

The City’s guiding principles are as follows:
Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion.

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.