BUDGET ANALYST - FISCAL SERVICES OPERATIONS - Public Health

Tarrant County; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County is seeking a Budget Analyst (Levels I–IV) to support the Public Health Department with budgeting, planning, analysis, and oversight of departmental budgets. The role varies by level from entry-level budget tasks to senior-lead responsibilities in cross-division coordination and project leadership.

Analysts contribute to financial data analysis, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business, finance, public administration, or related field.
• Strong analytical, budgeting, and financial analysis capabilities.
• Knowledge of budgeting principles, cost accounting, and variance analysis.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations relevant to public budgets.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, evaluates, and monitors departmental and grant budgets.
• Monitors program revenue, expenditures, grants, and other public health funds.
• Monitors expenditures and identifies variances; recommends corrective actions.
• Prepares recurring and ad-hoc budget reports, financial summaries, and data analyses.
• Estimates program costs and forecasts revenues and expenditures.
• Reviews grant contracts and fiscal documents for budgetary compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent customer service & comms

Fast-paced work adaptability

Organizational skills

Independent and team work

MS Office 365 Suite

Cost accounting & budgeting principles

Knowledge of local/state/federal laws

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or related field

Job description

Budget Analyst (Levels I–IV) supports the Public Health Department in the planning, preparation, analysis, and oversight of departmental budgets. Depending on the level, this role may range from performing professional entry-level budget work to serving as a senior resource responsible for complex analysis, cross-division coordination, and project leadership. Analysts at all levels contribute to supporting departments, analyzing financial data, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring compliance with County policy and budgetary guidelines. Progression through levels is based on a combination of experience, performance, demonstration of required competencies, and departmental needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities with the exception of a level IV Budget Analyst.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Plans, develops, evaluates, and monitors departmental and grant budgets.
• Monitors program revenue, expenditures, grants, and other public health funds to ensure alignment with county, state, and federal policies.
• Monitors expenditures and identify variances; provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Prepares recurring and ad-hoc budget reports, financial summaries, and data analysis for department leadership.
• Estimates program costs and forecast revenues and expenditures; support financial planning efforts.
• Analyzes accounting data to determine funding needs for programs and initiatives (higher levels may lead these analyses).
• Reviews grant contracts and fiscal documents for budgetary compliance.
• Supports implementation or improvement of budget systems and processes; senior levels may lead enhancement projects.
• Participates in special projects and assignments; senior levels may coordinate or oversee project teams.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.?
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.?
• Must be able to stay organized and know how to prioritize the workload.?
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.?
• Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite.?
• Analytical skills.
• Understanding of cost accounting, budgeting principles, and financial analysis; advanced knowledge required at higher levels.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program area.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field.

• Years of experience requirements will vary by level and are typically progressive. Examples include:
  • Level I (Entry Level): One (1) year of experience in finance, accounting, or budgeting, preferably in local government finance or public administration.
  • Level II (Intermediate): Two (2) years of experience in finance, accounting, or budgeting, preferably in local government finance or public administration.
  • Level III (Advanced): Three (3) years of experience in finance, accounting, or budgeting, preferably in local government finance or public administration.
  • Level IV (Senior/Lead): Five (5) years of experience in finance, accounting, or budgeting, preferably in local government finance or public administration, and one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Experience in local government finance or public administration.
• Advanced analytics or system-enhancement experience (higher levels).

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent may be required to bend, hear, keyboard, sit, stand, talk, work alone and with others, and work overtime. Must be able to lift to 25lbs.