Budget & Finance Department - Budget Analyst, Senior

Budget Analyst, Senior

The Budget Analyst, Senior performs budget and analyst related duties at a para-professional level and performs advanced level administrative staff work required to support the activities and operations of the Budget and Fiscal Policy Department. This designation is distinguished from the Budget Analyst, Intermediate classification by greater work complexity, broader work activities and some lead work authority in addition to having primary responsibility for the accomplishment of specific accounting assignments.

Acceptable Experience and Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration in Accounting, or closely related field from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of public sector related, management level experience in an administrator, financial, analytical, or consulting role in a large multi-functional organization; including one (1) year of developmental supervisory or lead experience.

Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certificates, Licenses, and other Requirements

Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso.

In order to access the County's network and systems, a personal mobile smart device is required by the hire start date.

Essential Duties

May supervise department staff as needed, including assigning and reviewing work, training employees, contributing to performance evaluations, and making recommendations regarding hiring, disciplinary actions, and terminations;

Researches and gathers materials to conduct special studies regarding department projects; organizes and maintains various administrative, reference, and follow up files;

Gathers, organizes, and summarizes information for budget and special projects; prepares various routine and complex reports, tables, graphs and statistical summaries; monitors and verifies the status of budget and projects and ensures all parties are kept appraised on all matters;

Establishes and maintains working relationship with county officials;

Interacts with department heads, elected officials, and others using considerable explanation and persuasion leading to decision, agreement or rejection on complex issues; diplomacy is required; e.g., problem-solving discussions regarding responsibilities, finance, workflow, or how to facilitate service;

Participates in the development of performance measures and procedures, and master plans with both short- and long-term goals and objectives; provides quality service and work product as a part of the overall departmental and County-wide strategic direction;

Participates in evaluation and design of workflow, processes, various operations systems, etc. among various departments;

Analyzes and interprets financial data, identifies problem areas, and recommends actions to solve problems;

Prepares, analyzes, and maintains staffing reports, capital project reports, and other comparative reporting;

Participates in the preparation of the County budget; which includes but is not limited to: meets with and compiles budget information from departments, makes current year recommendations, creates, modifies, and updates new calculation scenarios, gathers and reviews performance measurement data, makes future year recommendations, resolves budget issues, reviews amended budgetary and/or staffing requesting and ensures the correct budget is reflected and that all supporting documentation is included;

Participates in the preparation of the Government Finance Officer Association (GFOA) Budget Package; which involves but is not limited to: applies new guidelines, compiles, researches, and analyzes projects related to the departmental goals, objectives, measures, strategic plans, strategic maps, and mission statement, including policy issues, business methods, service levels, analytic models, financial reports and organizational effectiveness, includes all county funds, update the charts, budget highlights, staffing data, and judging success sections, complies statics;

Assists departments and provides work guidance regarding programmatic or financial reporting, or requests for funds inquiries, or other documentation required to be submitted, includes but is not limited to, solving issues through analysis, reviewing requests, ensures policies are being explained and followed;

Creates and maintains positive working relationships with all levels of County directors, managers and employees;

As directed, may act as a representative for executive management and serve as a liaison to other professional organizations and governmental entities;

Monitors issues and potential regulations locally and County-wide;

Stays current on pending and upcoming legislative issues;

Works to foster a positive relationship between the County, federal, state and local offices;

May be assigned project management…