Senior Budget & Research Analyst

Senior Budget & Research Analyst

City of Goodyear Economic Development

The Budget & Research Analyst prepares, analyzes and coordinates the development of the City's budget such as revenue, capital improvement program, impact fee and development agreement repayments, and supplemental requests. Acts as a Budget Liaison for various City departments and provides technical support, resolves budget problems, and trains staff on budget preparation, presentation, and monitoring.

• Acts as a Budget Liaison for various City departments and provides technical support, resolves budget problems, and trains staff on budget preparation, presentation, and monitoring.
• Performs various forms of budget and financial analysis, estimates and forecasts in support of the annual budget including revenue, operating and capital expenditures, fund balance and capital funds availability.
• Coordinates the annual Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) development process, including compliance, analytical reviews, project reporting, and management materials.
• Provides analysis of cost‑of‑service models and rate studies; assists the Budget & Research Manager with special studies and cost allocation plans.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly budget variance reports for department operating budgets, supplemental allocations, capital improvement program, and revenue resources; writes variance explanations.
• Coordinates, monitors, and prepares tracking and payments for development agreements, including repayment programs and public improvement reimbursements.
• Coordinates and prepares employee salary schedules, position control, and benefit and tax cost information for budget development.
• Administers the development impact fee program budget and study process and annual reporting in compliance with state law.
• Represents departments in various ad hoc and standing committees and task forces.
• Prepares financial schedules and presentations in support of the annual budget process; coordinates budget book publication and assists with capital improvement program documents.
• Prepares general and economic impact analysis and provides recommendations to the Budget & Research Manager and senior management.
• Responds to budget inquiries, conducts research, analyzes data, and prepares reports as directed.
• Conducts long‑range revenue and expenditure forecasts related to operating and capital expenditures, fund balances, and development impact fees.
• Participates in legislative conference calls related to state budget and analyzes impacts on City finances.
• Administers city‑wide budget preparation systems and maintains automated business systems.

• Formal
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (four years of college).
• Experience: Minimum three years in a related field.
• Certifications: None required; CPA license may substitute for experience.
• Reading: Ability to read financial research studies, legislation, business plans, engineering and technical reports, Council communications, and regulatory publications.
• Math: Ability to use algebra, present/future value concepts, trend analysis, statistical relationships, capital budgeting, financial formulas, and cost‑benefit analysis.
• Writing: Ability to write financial reports, memorandums, Council action requests, and procedural manuals.
• Managerial: No supervisory responsibility; may advise junior staff.
• Budget Responsibility: Oversees program budget preparation and approves significant expenditures.
• Policy/Decision Making: Follows established procedures; reviews complex decisions before finalization.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Comprehensive knowledge of financial systems and analytical judgment.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  High; manages policy implementation and negotiates sensitive issues.

• Gain a thorough understanding of the job by reviewing the budget division onboarding document.
• Demonstrate understanding of city financial policies and schedules.
• Perform technical reviews of budget requests for assigned departments.
• Provide day‑to‑day support and customer service to departments.
• Become proficient with SOPs and best practices.
• Timely and accurate completion of recurring financial reporting…