Senior Budget Analyst

Ohio Department of Children and Youth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid time off

Education and Development Opportunites

Public Retirement Systems

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Children and Youth seeks a Budget Analyst to manage public funds supporting programs for Ohio youth. You will lead budget development, forecast finances, and oversee grant and fund management, expenditure monitoring, and fiscal reporting to ensure regulatory compliance.

You will provide financial expertise and strategic recommendations to agency operations and collaborate with OBM, LSC, JFS and program staff to optimize state and federal resources.

Qualifications

• 4 yrs. budgeting experience with fiscal management and cost analysis.
• Experience with financial forecasting, grants management, and reporting.
• Ability to analyze data and develop budget recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor operating and capital budgets and appropriations.
• Prepare budget requests, allotments, and funding submissions.
• Analyze data to inform funding estimates and cost projections.
• Monitor federal grants, contracts, and reimbursements for compliance.
• Prepare financial reports and projections for agencies.
• Review purchasing requests in OhioBuys and use Excel for analysis.
• Collaborate with OBM, LSC, JFS and program staff on fiscal ops.

Skills

Accounting and Finance

Education

Undergraduate core program in accounting/public finance/public administration/business administration

Graduate core program in accounting/public finance/public administration/business administration

Tools

Excel

OAKS

OhioBuys

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.
Organization: Children and Youth
Agency Contact Name and Information: [e-mail]
Work Location: 246 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio, 43215
United States
Compensation: $34.53 per hour
Schedule: Permanent - Full Time
Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Accounting and Finance

Who We Are

Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs. At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work! To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at Department of Children and Youth | Ohio.gov.

Location Requirements

DCY’s core hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DCY divisions. Employees may begin as early as 7:00 a.m. and as late as 9:00 a.m., based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space.

What You'll Do

As a Budget Analyst with the Ohio Department of Children and Youth, you will play a critical role in managing public funds that support programs serving children and families across Ohio. You will be responsible for budget development, financial forecasting, grant and fund management, expenditure monitoring, and fiscal reporting. This position provides financial expertise and strategic recommendations to support agency operations, regulatory compliance, and effective management of state and federal resources.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Develop and monitor operating and capital budgets, allotments, and appropriations to support agency programs and priorities.
• Prepare biennial budget requests, annual allotments, and other budget-related submissions.
• Analyze financial, programmatic, and historical data to develop budget recommendations, funding estimates, and cost projections.
• Monitor federal grants, awards, contracts, and reimbursements to ensure compliance with budgetary and funding requirements.
• Prepare financial reports, budget projections, and required documentation for federal and state agencies.
• Reviewing and approving purchasing requests in OhioBuys.
• Utilize OAKS, OhioBuys, Excel, and other financial and analytical tools to manage data, track performance, and support fiscal operations.
• Collaborating with program staff, leadership, the Office of Budget and Management (OBM), Legislative Service Commission (LSC), the Department of Job and Family Services (JFS), and other stakeholders.
• Identifying budget risks, audit concerns, compliance issues, and financial trends that affect agency programs.

Pay Information

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based on collective bargaining and legislative activity, there may be cost of living increases awarded annually. Additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Months of Employment At Hire 6 Months 18 Months 30 Months 42 Months 54 Months 66 Months 78 Months 90 Months

Pay Range 33/ OCSEA Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9

Hourly $34.53 $36.20 $38.01 $39.86 $41.81 $43.90 $46.00 $48.28 $50.66

Annual $71,822 $75,296 $79,061 $82,909 $86,965 $91,312 $95,680 $100,422 $105,373

Additional Information

The Ohio Department of Children and Youth does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.

Supplemental Questions

All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. Attachments will not be considered as part of your application.

Selection Process

Selection devices such as a structured interview, proficiency instrument, and/or assessment may be required for this position. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency with a passing score of applicable selection device to be considered for this position. Regardless of a passing or failing score, all results will be maintained for 6 months.

Applicants with a passing score will be retained and utilized for a 6-month period. Applicants with a failing score in the same position may not re-take the same selection device for a 6-month period.

Travel Requirements

Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation or in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver’s license.

Background Check

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Why Work For The State Of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

4 yrs. experience in budgeting that included fiscal management & control involving use of quantitative/statistical analysis (e.g., probability statistics, linear regression, multiple variable regression, computer assisted regression analysis models, trend analysis, forecasting cost benefit analysis).

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration 24 mos. exp. in fiscal management & control involving use of quantitative/statistical analysis (e.g., probability statistics, linear regression, multiple variable regression, computer assisted regression analysis models, trend analysis, forecasting cost benefit analysis).
• Or completion of graduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration 12 mos. exp. in fiscal management & control involving use of quantitative/statistical analysis (e.g., probability statistics, linear regression, multiple variable regression, computer regression analysis models, trend analysis, forecasting cost benefit analysis).
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Budget Analyst, 63261.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills:

Accounting and Finance

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.