Budget Analyst Supervisor

Department of Children and Youth

Ashley.

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Children&Youth N. High Complex 246 North High Street Columbus 43215

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs.

At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work!
To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at
Department of Children and Youth | Ohio.gov.

DCY’s core hours of operation are Mon-Fri from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DCY divisions.

Employees may begin as early as 7:00am & as late as 9:00am, based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space.

In this role, you will supervise a team of Budget Analysts responsible for developing and managing both capital and operating budgets. Your work is central to ensuring that programs across the organization receive the appropriate funding, comply with state and federal requirements, and maintain strong financial performance.

You’ll oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of budget and fiscal activities. This includes reviewing and approving budget allocations and adjustments, analyzing financial impacts of state and federal regulations, and ensuring that all budget documentation is accurate, timely, and aligned with funding requirements.

A key part of your work involves using analytical tools and personal computer software to prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, develop spending plans, and build budget projections for assigned program areas. You will also review cost projection methodologies, manage variances between planned and actual expenditures, and identify potential surpluses or deficits—recommending appropriate corrective actions when needed.

You will collaborate extensively with the Office of Fiscal Operations and program staff, presenting budget projections and supporting data. You will prepare materials for biennial budget submissions, Controlling Board requests, and other required financial documentation.

This role also requires staying current on legislative developments to ensure ongoing compliance with state and federal financial rules.

You will provide direct supervision to Budget Analysts, which includes assigning and reviewing work, offering guidance and feedback, setting performance goals, completing evaluations, and encouraging staff development. You will also make recommendations regarding hiring, disciplinary actions, and leave approvals. Regular communication through staff meetings and ongoing coaching will be essential to your success as a leader.

You will use statistical and quantitative methods—such as regression and time series modeling—to create robust subsidy projections and costing models. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate accounting codes and reviewing monthly disbursement estimates developed by staff.

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based on collective bargaining and legislative activity, there may be cost of living increases awarded annually.…