Public Sector Budget & Data Analyst

Durham County Government; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham County Government is seeking a Budget Analyst to assist in developing and analyzing the annual operating budget for county departments. The role involves cross-department collaboration and producing in-depth financial analyses to inform budget decisions.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in business/public administration and at least two years in public sector budgeting or related finance work; a Master’s degree is preferred. Strong skills in Power BI, Excel, and SAP are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration or related field.
• Two years of public sector budgeting, accounting, finance or related experience.
• Master’s degree in public administration, finance, or a related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development of the annual operating budget by advising departments in the preparation and submission of their respective budget requests in conformity with county requirements and management expectations. Provide complex budget analyses and recommendations.
• Manages the implementation of the budget through collaborative efforts with departments, including budget adjustments/revisions throughout the fiscal year.
• Develops productive relationships with departments and advises/guides them on current and future special projects, personnel issues, multi-year planning, budget forecasting, and process improvements.
• Supervises and participates in specific research and related projects at the request of county management. Prepares policy/process/financial analyses, benchmarking information, and responds to other requests for information from the budget director/management.
• Conducts data analyses using Power BI, Microsoft Excel, SAP and other analytical tools.
• Serves as a primary contact for internal service department‑related needs and information.
• Supports and provides for information requests from Board, management, and departments as needed.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration/related field

Two years public sector budgeting/finance experience

Master’s degree in public administration/finance (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Durham County Government is seeking a Budget Analyst to assist in developing and analyzing the annual operating budget for county departments. The role involves cross-department collaboration and producing in-depth financial analyses to inform budget decisions.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in business/public administration and at least two years in public sector budgeting or related finance work; a Master’s degree is preferred. Strong skills in Power BI, Excel, and SAP are essential.