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

State group insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Annual and sick leave

Tuition fee waivers

Training and career growth

Job summary

FloridaCommerce seeks a Budget Analyst C-SES to assist in managing budgets and allotments, review documents, and input data into LAS/PBS and FLAIR. Based in Tallahassee, this SES role supports the Chief of Budget Management and the CFO through fiscal year activities.

The ideal candidate will have strong accounting foundations, experience with government budgeting, and the ability to prepare monthly reports, analyze budget trends, and respond to legislative requests.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of budgeting and financial analysis for state programs.
• Ability to review, analyze and interpret financial data.
• Experience with budget development and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing assigned program budgets and allotments.
• Review and approve documents (e.g., requisitions, personnel actions, contracts).
• Input budget data into LAS/PBS and FLAIR systems.
• Monitor budget activity and prepare monthly budget/expenditure reports.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

LAS/PBS

FLAIR

MFMP

Job description

Requisition No: 883495

Agency: Commerce

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

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 40022002

Salary: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 09/25/2026

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JOB TYPE

FULL-TIME / SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

POSITION LOCATION

Tallahassee, FL (relocation benefits are not available for this position)

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 effectively.

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.)

Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/

The Difference You Will Make

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

• 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. Tallahassee 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.

• 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).
• Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach ( https://choosetallahassee.com/beaches-near-tallahassee/ )
• 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)
• Ongoing comprehensive training provided
• Career Growth
• 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.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.