883495-BUDGET ANALYST C-SES - 40022002

State-of-Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Florida Commerce is seeking a Budget Analyst to assist the Chief of Budget Management in allocating and tracking program budgets throughout the fiscal year. This role includes reviewing documents, approving actions, and ensuring compliance with appropriations and policies.

The candidate will develop operating budgets, input data into FLAIR, and produce monthly financial and rate reports for management, while conducting ad hoc analyses and LRPP/LBR support as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of budgeting and auditing principles.
• Ability to analyze financial data for budget decisions.
• Understanding of laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Strong communication and collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing program budgets and allotments throughout the fiscal year.
• Review and approve documents for Budget Management; verify budget availability.
• Input allotments into FLAIR and assist in developing operating budgets.
• Monitor budget activity for compliance and prepare monthly financial reports.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and assist LRPP/LBR processes.
• Communicate findings and collaborate with program staff and CFO.

Skills

Budget management

Financial analysis

Legislative knowledge

Communication

Tools

LAS/PBS

MFMP

FLAIR

Job description

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Requisition No:883495

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: 883495-BUDGET ANALYST C-SES - 40022002

FULL-TIME / SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

POSITION LOCATION:

Tallahassee, FL

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Assist the Chief of Budget Management in managing assigned program’s budget and allotments through a variety of actions throughout the fiscal year.

Review and approve (or disapprove) documents presented to Budget Management. Examples include daily presentments such as MFMP requisitions, Personnel Action Forms, contract documents and FCO invoices. Verify availability of Budget and Rate in approving actions. Take appropriate action and/or notify partners when issues exist.

Assist in development of an Approved Operating Budget for assigned Budget Entity. This includes gathering estimates and requests from staff, communicating any changes to policy and procedures, and providing feedback to the Chief of Budget Management and Chief Financial Officer regarding potential problems or issues within assigned budget entities. Input Allotments into FLAIR.

Monitor and analyze budget activity throughout the year for assigned budget entities to ensure compliance with the General Appropriations Act, non-operating budget authority and released appropriations. Prepare external budget amendments as necessary within all internal and external deadlines. Prepare and submit internal budget and FLAIR adjustments as necessary to correct or address issues. Serves as secondary analyst for budget entities assigned to other staff within Budget Management.

Prepare monthly budget/expenditure financial reports and Rate reports for assigned budget entities and projects and provide to program management or other designated staff. Meet with and assist program management or designated staff with their analysis of the reports and recommend corrective action as appropriate.

Prepare ad hoc analyses as requested.

Participate in the preparation of the Long-Range Program Plan (LRPP) and the Legislative Budget Request (LBR.)

• Review issue narrative. Input approved issues and related narratives into the Legislative Appropriation Systems/ Planning and Budgeting Subsystem (LAS/PBS). Review all input for items uploaded to the Florida Fiscal Portal.
• Assist in preparing, publishing, and/or providing information for required reports and schedules as assigned, including, but not limited to, the Long-Range Program Plan (LRPP), Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Schedule I, and any required manual exhibits and schedules. Assist in responding to requests from the Executive Office of the Governor or Legislature and prepare amended issues and schedules, as required.
• Prepare the Schedule I for assigned trust funds. After receipt of information from Financial Management, enter data into LASPBS assuring that all funds balance in all columns.

Monitor legislative activities as assigned. Prepare bill analyses as assigned; review, research, and analyze legislative issues and proposals and prepare projected impact statements. Assist with compiling selected reports recapping session activities.

Prepare monthly budget/expenditure financial reports for assigned budget entities and provide to program management or other designated staff. Meet with and assist program management or designated staff with their analysis of the reports and recommend corrective action as appropriate.

Respond professionally to requests, issues and concerns raised by both internal and external customers regarding assigned budget entities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and procedures.

Knowledge of the methods of reviewing and analyzing financial data.

Knowledge of basic mathematics

Ability to develop and recommend budgetary revisions.

Ability to review, analyze and evaluate financial data.

Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Ability to conduct detailed analysis and management critiques of budget requests.

Ability to assist in the preparation and examination of legislative budgets.

Ability to conduct financial management analysis.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to communicate effective.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00

Our Organization and Mission:

FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

In collaboration with our partners, we salute our nation’s veterans and are honored to have the opportunity to support them and their family members by encouraging them to apply at FloridaCommerce for positions that fit their skill sets.

Florida Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)

FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing is a must. Your knowledge and skills will be utilized to help our citizens. As a member of the Finance & Administration team, this position supports the program areas that administer benefits to Floridians.

How You Will Grow:

FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with our Office of Human Resources Training and with our Division of Workforce Training Unit. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:

• Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
• Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
• Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
• Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of Florida Commerce’s available resources and tools.
• Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses . T allahassee is a mid- sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Florida Commerce’s main office is in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you an experience vibrant with a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture. Tallahassee is:

• Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources ( https://talgov.com/ )
• Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC).
• Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

* State Group Insurance coverage options+
(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)

* Retirement plan options, including employer contributions ( www.myfrs.com )

* Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year

* Annual and Sick Leave Benefits

* Student Loan Forgiveness Program(Eligibility required)

* Flexible Spending Accounts

* Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)

* Highly skilled, professional environment

* We care about the success of our employees.

* We care about the success of our clients.

* We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences, and ourselves.

* A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.