Departmental Budget Analyst- Information Technology Services (Civil Service)

Dallas City Hall; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas City Hall, Information Technology Services is seeking a Departmental Budget Analyst to assist in developing, preparing and administering the departmental budget, with primary focus on financial analysis and oversight of funds.

The role performs forecasting, reporting, and collaboration with city staff to ensure expenditures align with approved budgets and strategic priorities. Strong accounting knowledge and systemic proficiency are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, public administration, finance or business field is required.
• Three years of experience in financial analysis, budget planning/monitoring or professional accounting.
• Equivalencies: high school diploma with seven years’ experience; associate degree with five years; or higher degree with five years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing the annual operating budget including capital, grants, community development, or trusts.
• Prepare budget documents reflecting expenditures and operating costs.
• Create monthly, quarterly and annual reports on cost analysis and financial status.

Skills

Automated accounting software

Financial analysis

Budgeting principles

Policy analysis

Verbal & written communication

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, public administration, finance or business field

Tools

Advantage Financial Systems (AMS)

Job description

## Departmental Budget Analyst- Information Technology Services (Civil Service)Apply: 1500 MARILLA: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 23, 2026 (14 days left to apply): 26-29248**Dallas is Growing. Grow With Us.**Looking for more than just a job? The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose. With competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a vibrant work culture,we’re committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community.**Job Summary**Assists in developing, preparing and administering a departmental budget providing financial analysis and monitoring to ensure effective oversight and financial management of funds.**Job Description****Overview**The Departmental Budget Analyst provides sound financial research, analysis, and evaluation to make recommendations on departmental budget ensuring effective control of expenditures and available funds. **Essential Functions****1** Assists in the preparation of the annual operating budget including capital, grants, community development, or trusts; prepares budget documents that reflect accurate expenditures and operating costs.**2** Performs special projects and responds to requests for financial information; creates complex statistical forecasting models, historical trend analysis and other financial projection methods to provide management appropriate information.**3** Prepares routine monthly, quarterly, and annual reports such as cost analysis, performance data, financial target analysis, and expenditure and revenue status reports to provide appropriate monitoring for effective decision making.**4** Reviews and evaluates council agenda items for appropriate financial and budgetary data; coordinates with departmental staff for resolution of problems; coordinates and reviews annual budget development and submissions with departmental staff; assists in the oversight and financial management for capital, grant, and trust programs to ensure strategic financial planning.**5** Communicates with city departments, managers, auditors, and service providers to obtain or provide information, integrate activities and resolve problems such as reconciling department submissions with approved budgets.**6** Prepares and processes financial system transactions such as overseeing the payments for and services received by a department to ensure proper procedures are followed; supervises cash deposits, receivables, payables, and general revenues; performs account reconciliation, grant fund reimbursements and other accounting activities.**7** Coordinates and reviews annual budget development and submissions with departmental staff including providing instructions, reviewing for technical accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established procedures, format and guidelines.**8** Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned. **Knowledge and Skills****1** Knowledge of automated accounting programs and ability to use spreadsheets and other programs.**2** Knowledge of financial, accounting, and budgeting principles and practices.**3** Ability to analyze complex policy, financial, and organizational issues.**4** Knowledge of City policies and procedures.**5** Ability to research financial metrics, forecast future requirements, analyze budget, and make recommendations.**6** Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.**7** Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** **EDUCATION:*** Bachelor's degree in an accounting, public administration, finance or business field. **EXPERIENCE:*** Three (3) years of experience in financial analysis, budget planning/monitoring or professional accounting. **EQUIVALENCIES:*** High school diploma or GED plus seven (7) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.* Associate degree in any field plus five (5) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.* Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a non-specified field plus five (5) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.* Master's degree (or higher) in a specified field plus one (1) year of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements. **OTHER REQUIREMENTS:*** Requires PC skills for spreadsheet analysis, report preparation, research and utilizing Advantage Financial Systems (AMS) similar financial systems.**Salary Range**$60,569.60 - $73,528.00The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.