Budget Analyst

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The 290 Employment Security Commission seeks a Budget Analyst in Oklahoma City, OK. This full-time regular role reports to Budget - OESC and supports agency financial planning and control within a government setting.

You will compile data on transactions, analyze revenues and expenditures, prepare budget estimates and proposals, and coordinate with managers to align program goals with available funds. On-site attendance is required; you must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, economics, accounting or finance plus 3 years in professional budget administration or fiscal analysis; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and budgeting software.
• Strong analytical and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Compiles data related to agency financial transactions and operations, revenues and expenditures.
• Analyzes financial information concerning personnel, capital projects, supplies and equipment, professional services, and other expenses; determines budgetary requirements by function and activity.
• Participates in surveys, studies, meetings and legislative hearings concerning agency financial requirements; provides assistance to agency managers and supervisors in preparing budget estimates and proposals; conducts research and analysis on proposed legislation or other factors affecting budget requirements.
• Reviews revenue projections from appropriations, fees, taxes, tolls and other sources; matches projected revenue to projected expenditures; makes recommendations concerning changes in program goals, workloads, staffing patterns, funds distribution and other areas; identifies needs for changes in various sources of revenue.
• Develops agency budget work programs, including justification; prepares proposed legislation.
• Engage in collaborative tasks that further the objectives of both the department and the agency.
• Follow the required OESC's safety / security protocols.
• On-site attendance is an essential function of the position, as the role requires direct interaction with staff, clients, and on-site office resources.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration/economics/accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Posting Title

Budget Analyst

Agency

290 EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION

Supervisory Organization

Budget - OESC

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Annual Salary: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 (Based on education and experience)

Job Description

If applicable, please upload a copy of your two most recent performance reviews along with your resume.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer at the time of application. The agency is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Job Type/Salary/Location

• Full-time
• Vacancies: One
• Salary: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 annually (Based on education and experience)
• Primary Working Hours: M-F; 8:00am - 5:00pm
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Location: Oklahoma City, OK
• Travel: None
• Supervisory: Not Applicable

Benefits

The State of Oklahoma offers a comprehensive Benefits Packet , including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Position Essential Functions

• Compiles data related to agency financial transactions and operations, revenues and expenditures.
• Analyzes financial information concerning personnel, capital projects, supplies and equipment, professional services, and other expenses; determines budgetary requirements by function and activity.
• Participates in surveys, studies, meetings and legislative hearings concerning agency financial requirements; provides assistance to agency managers and supervisors in preparing budget estimates and proposals; conducts research and analysis on proposed legislation or other factors affecting budget requirements.
• Reviews revenue projections from appropriations, fees, taxes, tolls and other sources; matches projected revenue to projected expenditures; makes recommendations concerning changes in program goals, workloads, staffing patterns, funds distribution and other areas; identifies needs for changes in various sources of revenue.
• Develops agency budget work programs, including justification; prepares proposed legislation.
• Engage in collaborative tasks that further the objectives of both the department and the agency.
• Follow the required OESC's safety / security protocols.
• On-site attendance is an essential function of the position, as the role requires direct interaction with staff, clients, and on-site office resources.

These job functions, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Valued Knowledge, Skills, Competencies and Abilities

• Knowledge of - the principles and practices of organization and management; of public administration; of methods and techniques for conducting research and analysis; of various sources of revenue available to governmental agencies; of typical expenditures required to provide governmental services; of the principles and practices of governmental accounting and budgeting; of program evaluation techniques; of services which can be provided by other sources, including the private sector; and of the legislative process.
• Skill and Competencies - excellent verbal and written communication skills expressing ideas clearly and concisely.
• Ability to - review and analyze financial data; to establish realistic budget goals, to organize and present facts and opinions accurately, to analyze and understand agency goals and objectives; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Work is typically performed in the office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to noise levels determined by the office environment. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to talk, stand, bend, walk, and reach with hands and arms requiring periods of sitting or standing and daily use of computer and phone. It also requires the occasional use of office machinery in accordance with safety and security protocols.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, economics, accounting or finance plus three years of experience in professional budget administration or fiscal analysis; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in one of the above areas.

Special Skills/Requirements

• Computer Skills - Employee must be capable of proficiently using OESC's standard software (Microsoft Office - Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and Teams), and the Internet, as well as proficiency to learn other software as needed.
• Employee must be capable of lifting, carrying, and moving objects of up to 25 pounds.
• Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position.

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