Public Budget Analyst: Government Finance

City of Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Boulder is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the annual budget and six-year CIP in the Central Budget Office. You will analyze budgets citywide, coordinate departments, and help implement financial policies and funding strategies.

The role involves forecasting, reporting, and budget communication to staff and advisory bodies. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field or eight years of equivalent experience, plus strong Excel/Word and data interpretation capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or eight years related experience substituting for education.
• Zero to two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor the city’s annual budget and six-year capital improvement program.
• Analyze current and upcoming budgets to ensure strong financial stewardship.
• Serve as central liaison to support department budget development and reporting.
• Perform forecasting and special project research.
• Support outcomes, performance measures, and budget communications.

Skills

Adaptability to change

Integrity and trust

Team player

Analytical, quantitative, problem‑solv

Communicate complex financial data

Meet deadlines under pressure

Public service mindset

Cross‑department collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Finance or related field; or equivalent of eight (8) years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Financial database systems

PowerPoint

Workday

Tyler Munis

Job description

City of Boulder is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the annual budget and six-year CIP in the Central Budget Office. You will analyze budgets citywide, coordinate departments, and help implement financial policies and funding strategies.

The role involves forecasting, reporting, and budget communication to staff and advisory bodies. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field or eight years of equivalent experience, plus strong Excel/Word and data interpretation capabilities.