Budget Analyst

City of Des Moines, IA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternative Work Arrangements

Volunteer Time

Parental Leave

Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals

12 Paid Holidays

Health/Dental/Life Insurance

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

The City of Des Moines is seeking a professional to perform research and development activities for the annual operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program.

The role involves budget analysis, long-range planning, grant coordination, and providing technical assistance to departments to improve operating efficiency.

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s in Public Administration or Bachelor’s in Accounting/Business/Finance or CPA certification.
• Three (3) years directly related experience in public sector research and budget development.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes research methodologies and statistics to perform budget analysis for operating budgets of municipal departments.
• Develops capital budgets and coordinates budget resources tracking.
• Provides technical assistance to staff and helps develop long-range budget plans.
• Analyzes department budget requests and makes recommendations.
• Assists with policy options for City Manager or City Council; conducts audits and monitors revenues/expenditures.

Skills

Public sector budget experience

Analytical skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Public Administration

Bachelor’s Degree or CPA

Job description

Performs professional research and development activities in the preparation and administration of the City’s annual operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program; performs research and analysis affecting one department, the entire organization, or the City by using methods associated with higher level research; performs directly related work as required.

The City of Des Moines promotes a healthy work life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Alternative Work Arrangements
• Volunteer Time
• Parental Leave
• Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Health/Dental/Life Insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in Public Administration; or
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related fields, or CPA certification, and
• Three (3) years directly related experience in public sector research and budgetary development; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

• Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post employment offer physical examination and drug screen.
• Possession of a valid Iowa driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

• Utilizes research methodologies, statistical techniques and the compilation of empirical data to perform budget analysis for the purpose of designing, planning and developing the operating budget of several municipal departments;
• Develops capital budgets in assigned areas;
• Coordinates the work of and provides technical assistance to professional staff in the monitoring and managing of budgeted resources;
• Develops long-range budget plans in coordination with departmental staff;
• Analyzes departmental budget requests and makes recommendations based on the results;
• Assists departments in the development and preparation of policy options for consideration by the City Manager or City Council;
• Performs fiscal, statistical and personnel staffing studies;
• Conducts internal audits on budget implementation and related financial activities;
• Monitors departmental revenues and expenditures to ensure compliance with City policies and procedures, state and federal requirements and related guidelines;
• Conducts research and analysis on subjects and issues that impact the organization or the citizens of Des Moines;
• Coordinates and administers grants within municipal departments as required;
• Assists departments in research projects, grant writing, development of requests for proposals, or other activities designed to improve operating efficiency or effectiveness;
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;
• Responds to citizens’ and other organizations questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
• Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.