Analyst - Budget - C

Bexar County PA; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Bexar County is seeking an Analyst - Budget to monitor and audit department budgets, analyze budget requests, and assist executives with budget policies and procedures. You will develop performance metrics and provide guidance on financial decisions affecting multiple county departments.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least one year of budget or management analysis experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Economics or a closely related field, and one (1) year experience in budget preparation or management analysis; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Good knowledge of budget analysis and preparation; good knowledge of management analysis research techniques and performance measurements; knowledge of local government operations
• Skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing; skill in utilizing Windows-based word processing and spreadsheet software; skill in collecting and analyzing financial data
• Ability to formulate recommendations and write reports; ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, Elected/Appointed Officials, Department/Division Heads, County employees, government agencies and the general public
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must secure and maintain a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Responsibilities

• Serves as subject matter expert, individually motivated and operating with a sense of urgency and personal accountability
• Develops, monitors and audits assigned department/division budgets such as County and District Clerk, Information Services, District Attorney, and Juvenile
• Analyzes department/division budget requests and recommends approval/disapproval of line items
• Conducts department/division functional area performance reviews to identify and streamline operating procedures
• Develops performance measurements including workload, efficiency and effectiveness indicators
• Advises and assists Elected/Appointed Officials and Department/Division Heads regarding budget and management policies and procedures
• Researches and recommends appropriate actions on budgetary issues such as new and reclassifications positions, new programs, employee salary adjustments and reorganizations, including Commissioners Court agenda items
• Reviews, coordinates and assists in the preparation of Federal, State and private grants with operating departments
• Performs related duties as required

Skills

Budget analysis

Management analysis

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Economics

Tools

Windows-based word processing

Spreadsheet software (Excel)

Job description

Job Title Analyst - Budget - C Pay Rate Min to Mid Range $57,696.00 - $69,234.00

Time Type Full time

Under direction, is responsible for monitoring and auditing assigned department/division budgets; analyzes department/division budget requests; conducts management analysis and research; develops department/division performance measurements; advises and assists executives and managers with budget and management policies and procedures; and performs related duties as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as subject matter expert, individually motivated and operating with a sense of urgency and personal accountability
• Develops, monitors and audits assigned department/division budgets such as County and District Clerk, Information Services, District Attorney, and Juvenile
• Analyzes department/division budget requests and recommends approval/disapproval of line items
• Conducts department/division functional area performance reviews to identify and streamline operating procedures
• Develops performance measurements including workload, efficiency and effectiveness indicators
• Advises and assists Elected/Appointed Officials and Department/Division Heads regarding budget and management policies and procedures
• Researches and recommends appropriate actions on budgetary issues such as new and reclassifications positions, new programs, employee salary adjustments and reorganizations, including Commissioners Court agenda items
• Reviews, coordinates and assists in the preparation of Federal, State and private grants with operating departments
• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Economics or a closely related field, and one (1) year experience in budget preparation or management analysis; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Good knowledge of budget analysis and preparation; good knowledge of management analysis research techniques and performance measurements; knowledge of local government operations
• Skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing; skill in utilizing Windows-based word processing and spreadsheet software; skill in collecting and analyzing financial data
• Ability to formulate recommendations and write reports; ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, Elected/Appointed Officials, Department/Division Heads, County employees, government agencies and the general public
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must secure and maintain a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working With Bexar County Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits.

Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren).

Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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