Budget Analyst

Office of The Chief Financial Officer; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking government office is seeking a Budget Analyst to enhance fiscal stability and accountability. This hybrid role involves formulating and monitoring budgets, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic recommendations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in financial analysis and budget management. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving financial processes and making a significant impact in public service. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in government finance.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in budget formulation and monitoring.
• Experience in preparing financial reports and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Validate accuracy of budget requests and provide recommendations.
• Coordinate with program managers for budget justifications.
• Prepare budgetary documents including reports and memoranda.

Skills

Budget Formulation

Budget Monitoring

Financial Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Report Preparation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Related Field

Job description

Government of the District of Columbia

Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)

Budget Analyst (Hybrid)

$60,349.00 - $115,094.00



The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) whose mission is to enhance the fiscal and financial stability, accountability and integrity of the Government of the District of Columbia is in search of a Budget Analyst.This position is located in Washington, DC with the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. The incumbent will have responsibility for formulating, justifying, monitoring, and developing process improvement strategies for budgets within their assigned agency's department.



Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Validating the accuracy of budget requests, performing special analysis of specific budgetary programs and projects, providing recommendations and accurate budget projections.


• Coordinating with program managers and other financial personnel to obtain sufficient information to provide sustainable justification for requests.


• Ensuring that the budgets of assigned program operations are expended in a manner that achieves program goals, meets established criteria, and regulatory compliance.


• Providing continuous oversight of the program's expenditure of approved funds.


• Developing guidance and tools to increase department's ability to make proper budgetary formulations, execution determinations, and planning decisions.


• Assessing the impact of revised budget execution policy and timetables, and providing guidance to program management concerning status of funds and issues.


• Preparing budgetary documents, including tables, reports, letters and memoranda.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Two (2) years of progressive experience performing duties related to the work of the position to be filled such as formulating, justifying, monitoring, coordinating and approving budget requests; and preparing reports, analysis, and justifications related to funding matters.



For initial review, please submit your resume to Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Human Resources, 1101 4^th Street, SW, Suite W220, Washington, DC 20024.



To complete an application or for additional details related to this vacancy, please visit www.cfo.dc.gov.



The OCFO offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, and educational assistance.



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