CTE-Budget Analyst

CTE Budget Analyst

Job Title:

CTE Budget Analyst

Reports to:

Director of Career and Technical Education

Salary:
Based on State and Local Salary Schedules

Status: 12 months, Classified Full-Time (1 FTE)

Summary:

The CTE Budget Analyst provides fiscal and program support to Career and Technical Education programs for Durham Public Schools. This position analyzes, verifies, coordinates, and reconciles state, local, and federally funded (including Perkins V) CTE budgets to ensure the maximized use of resources and compliance with local, state, and federal fiscal requirements; manages purchasing, contracts, and financial recordkeeping for CTE program funds;

and compiles and generates data relevant to program development and budget accountability. The CTE Budget Analyst collaborates with teachers, administrators, vendors, and the school system's Purchasing and Budget departments to track encumbrances and invoices, and also provides information management and clerical support for the CTE district office.

Minimum Education, Experience and Requirements:

• Education:
  
  Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in business, accounting, or a related field (Bachelor's Degree preferred).
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, bookkeeping, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Knowledgeable about finance procedures and North Carolina public school finance policy.
• Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles, and of working with contracts.
• Proficient in data and word processing using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Google Apps.
• Experienced user of AS400 or an equivalent finance/accounting system preferred.
• Strong skills in budget, purchasing, and procurement procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to proofread documents and prepare clear, comprehensive reports.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to exercise independent initiative on original and recurring assignments and exercise judgment in the absence of clear directives.
• Ability to work independently on tasks with minimal supervision and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, external agencies, vendors, and the community.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Function Key Responsibilities Budget Development & Fiscal

• Work in cooperation with the Finance Department and CTE Director in the Management development of the annual CTE budget, including state, local, and federally funded (Perkins V) CTE budgets
• Assist the CTE Director in proper fiscal management through the use of budgets and budget codes Effective July 2026

Budget & Grant Transaction

• Prepare, process, and analyze budget reports monthly for department administrators, as well as reports for internal and external agencies
• Understand and apply all federal, state, and local fiscal policies, including DPS Finance Manual standards and Board of Education policies
• Assist in the preparation of budget development materials

Purchasing, Procurement & Contracts

• Enter CTE purchase requests and process purchase orders, checks, and invoices for CTE program purchases
• Track encumbrances and invoices to facilitate the reconciliation of accounts and to ensure effective use of resources
• Maintain financial records as specified by the policies and procedures of the local school system

Staff Development & Travel

• Process staff development requests for CTE staff for field trips, CTSO events, and Support professional development, including travel arrangements, budgeting, and registration
• Distribute, communicate, and follow up…