Management Analyst - Budget

City of Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Boston is seeking a Management Analyst for a provisional appointment to evaluate the financial and operational performance of programs under administrative direction.

The role involves regular review of departmental financial data, estimating the impact of actions on expenditures, researching cross-department issues, and assisting with budget preparation. Boston residency is required.

Qualifications

• 3 years of professional experience in management, program or budget analysis.
• Knowledge of management principles, government fiscal management and budgeting.
• Ability to prepare and analyze budgetary and financial reports.
• Intermediate Excel required; Access experience preferred.
• Must reside in Boston.

Responsibilities

• Regular review and analysis of departmental financial and operational data.
• Estimate impact of actions on expenditures and performance.
• Research issues across departments or agencies.
• Develop problem statements.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and analysis.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

Overview

This is a provisional appointment. Under administrative direction, the Management Analyst is responsible for evaluating the financial and operational performance of programs.

Responsibilities

• Regular review and analysis of departmental financial and operational performance measurement data.
• Estimates the impact of programmatic and policy actions on expenditures and operational performance.
• Researches issues across departments or governmental agencies.
• Develops problem statements.
• Analyzes and assists with annual departmental budget preparation and analysis.
• Assists with special projects.
• Performs other & related duties as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional experience in management, program or budget analysis, or program administration or management. Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.
• Knowledge of management principles and practices, methods and techniques of program evaluation, government fiscal management, and budgeting.
• Ability to prepare and analyze budgetary and financial matters; analyze systems and procedures; define or identify management problems and recommend solutions; prepare clear and concise statistical and evaluation research reports.
• An intermediate level of understanding of Excel or equivalent is required.
• Prior experience with Access or other database management systems is preferred.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

Boston Residency Required

Please include a cover letter along with your resume.

Terms

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SENA/MM1-6

Hours per week: 35

The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected category.