Budget Analyst 2

Georgia Power Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Comprehensive benefits package

Telework opportunities

Job summary

The State of Georgia, Department of Human Services (DHS), is seeking a Budget Analyst 2 to join the Office of Budget Administration in Atlanta, GA. This role focuses on developing and analyzing the agency’s operating, capital, and zero-based budgets in alignment with appropriations and program changes.

Responsibilities include monitoring expenditures, preparing reports, and conducting cost-benefit analyses to support informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting, business/public administration, or finance and 2 years of fiscal analysis experience.
• Four years of fiscal analysis experience can substitute for the degree requirement.
• Two years of experience at Budget Analyst 1 (FIP010) or equivalent may be accepted in lieu of higher qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes agency budgeting and accounting requests to maintain expenditure controls and make recommendations.
• Consult with management to ensure budget adjustments align with program changes.
• Develops, prepares, analyzes, and revises operating budgets and supporting schedules per appropriations and instructions.
• Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and procedural conformance.
• Maintain financial records, assess data to determine resources for programs, and analyze trends.
• Prepare and compile statistical analyses, projections, costs, or plans and budget amendments.
• Monitor budget variances and identify surplus/deficit and solutions.
• May track codes, inventory, or document fund usage and adherence to allocations.
• Performs cost-benefit analyses and generates reports for departments and state/federal bodies.
• Prepare reports and summaries based on budget analyses for management.
• Perform other professional duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Oral & written communication

Budget analysis

Education

Associate degree in accounting, business/public administration, or finance

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance or related areas

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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 2

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000006826

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$41,569.83 - $54,428.51

Job Description

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.

Start your career in public service. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Budget Administration (OBA), is seeking candidates for the position of Budget Analyst 2. This position is based in Atlanta, Fulton County Georgia at 47 Trinity Ave SW.

What we offer

Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Analyzes agency budgeting and accounting/requests to maintain expenditure controls and make recommendations based on analysis.
• Consult with management to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.
• Develops, prepares, analyzes, and/or revises annual operating budget, capital and/or zero-based budgets and supporting schedules in accordance with appropriations and departmental instructions.
• Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
• Maintain financial records and documentation, assess financial data to determine the resources required to implement a program, or to analyze trends.
• May prepare and compile statistical analyses, projections, costing, or plans, and budget amendment.
• Monitors budget and identify variances, surplus or deficit amounts, and solutions.
• May request budgetary codes, track physical inventory or record/audit expenses, or document use of funds and adherence to budget allocations.
• Performs cost-benefit analyses, prepares and generates department, state and federal reports as required.
• Prepare reports and summaries based on budgetary analyses for management.
• Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Ability to work effectively at multiple levels of the organization and with multiple project teams.
• Excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in the use of Excel and other components of the Microsoft Office Suite and/or standard software applications typically used in a corporate office environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting, business/public administration, or finance from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of fiscal analysis job-related experience;
• Four (4) years of fiscal analysis job-related experience; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Budget Analyst 1 (FIP010) or position equivalent.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following skills/experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance or related areas from an approved, accredited college or university;
• Associate’s degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance or related areas from an approved accredited college or university AND two (2) years fiscal analysis work experience;
• Four (4) years’ fiscal analysis work experience

Additional Information

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services visit https://dhs.georgia.gov

Employment Information

• DHS is an equal opportunity employer.
• Current state employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.
• If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: [e-mail] .
• The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.
• DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE).
• DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree(s), diploma, licensure, etc.
• As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

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.