Budget Analyst

City of Des Moines; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; 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 conduct research and development activities for the annual operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program. You will perform analytical work affecting a department or the whole City using advanced research methods.

Responsibilities include designing budgets, developing long-range plans, evaluating department requests, and assisting in policy options for the City Manager and Council. A CPA or public sector budgeting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Public Administration or BA in Accounting/Business/Finance or CPA.
• Three (3) years of public sector research and budget development experience.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered.
• Possession of transcripts must be provided by the deadline.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes research methodologies, statistical techniques and empirical data to design and develop operating budgets for multiple municipal departments.
• Develops capital budgets in assigned areas.
• Coordinates work and provides technical assistance to staff on budgeted resources.
• Develops long-range budget plans with departmental staff.
• Analyzes budget requests and makes recommendations.

Skills

Budget analysis

Research methods

Statistical techniques

Interdepartmental coordination

Communication

Education

Master’s in Public Administration

Bachelor’s in Accounting / Business / Finance or CPA

Public sector budgeting experience

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.

NOTE:Transcripts verifying degree conferred must be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by the application deadline to receive credit. Please send electronically [e-mail], by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1200 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309.

• 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.