Budget Analyst

The Budget Analyst reports directly to the Comptroller and serves as the primary operational resource for institutional budget development, budget administration, budget analysis, position budgeting, and budget reporting. The position coordinates the preparation, review, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's annual operating budget and prepares analyses and recommendations for review by the Comptroller. The Vice President for Finance and Operations provides executive oversight and final review of significant institutional budget recommendations and submissions, as appropriate.

The Budget Analyst works closely with the Comptroller, institutional leadership, Human Resources, Payroll, departmental budget managers, and other campus stakeholders to ensure budgets and related financial structures are accurate, appropriately supported, properly authorized, and aligned with institutional priorities and University System of Georgia requirements. Day-to-day supervision, work assignments, performance management, and operational direction for this position are provided by the Comptroller.

Because the position has access to highly sensitive and confidential institutional and personnel information, including proposed personnel actions, budget reductions, organizational changes, and potential reductions in force before decisions are finalized or communicated to affected employees, the Budget Analyst must exercise exceptional discretion and maintain strict confidentiality. The ability to safeguard this information and limit its disclosure to authorized individuals is essential to the effectiveness, credibility, and integrity of the position.

• Coordinate the institution's annual budget development process under the direction of the Comptroller.
• Prepare the annual operating budget, including state appro