Municipal Budget & Policy Analyst

City of Des Moines; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternative Work Arrangements

Volunteer Time

Parental Leave

Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals

12 Paid Holidays

Health/Dental/Life Insurance

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

The City of Des Moines is seeking a professional to conduct research and development activities for the annual operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program. You will perform analytical work affecting a department or the whole City using advanced research methods.

Responsibilities include designing budgets, developing long-range plans, evaluating department requests, and assisting in policy options for the City Manager and Council. A CPA or public sector budgeting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Public Administration or BA in Accounting/Business/Finance or CPA.
• Three (3) years of public sector research and budget development experience.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered.
• Possession of transcripts must be provided by the deadline.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes research methodologies, statistical techniques and empirical data to design and develop operating budgets for multiple municipal departments.
• Develops capital budgets in assigned areas.
• Coordinates work and provides technical assistance to staff on budgeted resources.
• Develops long-range budget plans with departmental staff.
• Analyzes budget requests and makes recommendations.

Skills

Budget analysis

Research methods

Statistical techniques

Interdepartmental coordination

Communication

Education

Master’s in Public Administration

Bachelor’s in Accounting / Business / Finance or CPA

Public sector budgeting experience

Job description

The City of Des Moines is seeking a professional to conduct research and development activities for the annual operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program. You will perform analytical work affecting a department or the whole City using advanced research methods.

Responsibilities include designing budgets, developing long-range plans, evaluating department requests, and assisting in policy options for the City Manager and Council. A CPA or public sector budgeting experience is preferred.