Budget Analyst

State of Georgia; Georgia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia is seeking a Budget Analyst within the Technical College System of Georgia to prepare and analyze annual and operating budgets. The role involves evaluating expenditures, developing revisions, and supporting documentation while coordinating with program managers and system offices.

The position requires a bachelor's degree with three years of related experience or an equivalent combination, with preferred skills in Workday, Excel, and multi-project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3 years of full-time experience or an equivalent combination.
• An associate degree with 2 years of related work experience is acceptable with substitution.
• Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Prepares annual operating budgets and supporting schedules for assigned programs.
• Performs expenditure and personnel service analysis to inform budgets.
• Analyzes financial statistics to identify trends affecting fiscal position.
• Develops budget revisions and supporting documents for annual budgets.
• Assists program managers with budget requests and financial guidance.
• Manages codes and fund sources for new programs.

Tools

Workday Financial software

Microsoft Excel

Project management

Effective communication

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Budget Analyst

Agency: Technical College System of Georgia

Job Requisition ID: JR0000006963

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $55,000 - $59,000

The position is open to all applicants that meet the minimum qualifications below.

The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is seeking highly qualified applicants for their full-time Budget Analyst position in the Office of Administrative Services. This position will be responsible for the preparation of annual and/or operating budgets, budget revisions and support schedules and documents to include the analysis, interpretation and development of budgetary data for assigned functions. This position is located at the TCSG System Office in Atlanta at 1800 Century Place, Atlanta, GA 30345.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares annual operating budgets and supporting schedules for assigned program areas in accordance with appropriations and departmental instructions
• Performs expenditure analysis and personnel service analysis
• Analyzes financial statistics and other accounting data to identify trends impacting the fiscal position of the department
• Develops budget revisions and supporting schedules and documents to the annual operating budget
• Assists program managers with completion of budget requests, provides technical assistance on financial matters
• Requests organizational codes, fund source codes and project codes for additional or new programs
• Supervises assigned personnel
• Cross-trains to learn other job duties and responsibilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and three (3) years of full-time experience in a position directly related to the performance of the job
• Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis
• Associate degree from an accredited academic institution and two (2) years of related work experience or Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience using Workday Financial software
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Experience managing multiple projects in a large organization
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with various customers, to include the technical colleges, Quick Start, and System Office

The Technical College System of Georgia is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.