Budget Analyst I​/II Flex

Overview

The City & Borough of Juneau’s Finance Department is looking to fill a flexibly staffed Budget Analyst I/II position. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications. If hired at the lower level, the successful applicant will be promoted to the higher level upon meeting the minimum qualifications for the higher level, completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work as determined by the supervisor.

This position works Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The office is located in Downtown Juneau at City Hall.

Analyze revenues, expenditures, fund balances, and pending legislation for the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ), related political subdivisions, and the Juneau School District (JSD). Convey analytical findings through graphs, charts, memos, technical briefs, and narratives for audiences such as the Borough Assembly, the public, CBJ Leadership Team, and CBJ employees.

Create budget forms, templates, schedules, and technical guidance for distribution to CBJ departments and enterprises; analyze budget submissions and requests based on historical trends, current economic conditions, Assembly direction, available revenue, and the use of fund balance.

Develop and manage technical budget processes, including preparing department budget tables and the annual budget book, along with supporting charts and visual materials. Draft ordinances associated with the budget process, such as appropriation ordinances for CBJ and JSD’s annual budgets and the ordinance establishing the mill rate.

Ensure compliance with State statutes, CBJ Charter and Code, regulations, and established policies and procedures related to financial transactions. Advise department staff on budgeting practices and manage and track departmental incremental budget requests and community funding requests.

Drafter the Assembly Grant Memorandum of Agreements following adoption of the annual budget, manage grant disbursements, and track required reporting submissions. Prepare supplemental budget legislation and Manager’s Reports for review by the City Manager and the CBJ Assembly; track supplemental budget requests through the committee process, and establish budget authority in financial systems upon adoption.

Conduct budget-to-actual performance analysis to determine whether supplemental expenditure authority is needed at fiscal year‑end. Draft the annual CPI Rates and Budget Forecasting Information Memorandum, provide CPI analysis, prepare annual fuel projections, calculate anticipated per‑gallon fuel rates, and develop a comprehensive budget guide for the annual cycle.

Oversee quarterly budget monitoring, including budget‑to‑actual comparisons, budgeted transfers, interdepartmental rates, and associated journal entries, while maintaining accurate accounting structures within budget and financial systems. Publish budget reporting guides for internal users of the budget system (Euna Budget Pro) and produce educational materials related to budgeting and appropriation principles for staff and the public.

Administer, submit, and track State and Federal grant applications, draft resolutions related to grant applications or acceptances, and prepare resolutions for introduction and adoption by the CBJ Assembly. Provide budget training to department administrators as needed.

• Budget Analyst I – Range 16:
  Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a related field; or
  • Two (2) years of advanced technical accounting, budget, or financial experience that included review or analysis of financial information, preparation of budgetary documents, coordination of annual budget or financial processes, or related tasks; or
  • Four (4) years of any combination of post‑secondary education and financial or administrative experience with tasks in budget, accounting, finance, or related areas.
• Continuing employment requires advancement to Budget Analyst II within two (2) years of appointment.
• Budget Analyst II – Range 18:
  Six (6) years of progressive experience in budget preparation, budget analysis, accounting, or financial management; or
  • One (1) year of experience as a CBJ Budget Analyst I.

Competitive salary package with regular pay increases, 13 paid holidays per year, comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, orthodontia), paid leave, and retirement credit through PERS (Public Employees’ Retirement System). Free parking, paid time off for parent‑teacher conferences, access to a robust wellness program, free bi‑annual health screenings, free flu shots, and wellness webinars and classes to support work/life balance.