Senior Budget Analyst

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is seeking a Senior Budget Analyst to join the Fiscal team in Columbus. The role focuses on researching, analyzing, and monitoring budgets, ensuring timely financial reporting, and providing insights to inform decision-making across programs.

The ideal candidate will bring strong budgeting, accounting, and financial analysis skills, with excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work with program staff and leadership.

Qualifications

• 4 years' experience in budgeting that included fiscal management and control involving use of quantitative/statistical analysis.
• Undergraduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration.
• Graduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly program and budget reports and analyze performance indicators.
• Assist in developing long- and short-term budget planning models and trend analysis.
• Develop evaluation tools for budget and program assessment and communicate findings to management.
• Attend internal and legislative budget hearings and review proposed legislation for fiscal impact.

Skills

Accounting and Finance

Budgeting

Data Analytics

Gap Analysis

Statistics/Mathematics

Analyzation

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Customer Focus

Interpreting Data

Education

Undergraduate core program in accounting or public finance

Graduate core program in accounting or public administration

Job description

Organization

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities

Agency Contact Name and Information : Vanessa Roach, [e-mail]

Work Location

150 OOD Cmplx 150 East Campus View Boulevard Columbus 43235-4604

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $ 34.53 (unless required by legislation)

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : 8:00AM - 5:00PM M-F

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills : Budgeting, Data Analytics, Gap Analysis, Statistics/Mathematics

Professional Skills : Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Customer Focus, Interpreting Data

Agency Overview

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) empowers Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and independence. Our agency works with partners in businesses, education, and non-profit organizations to facilitate customized employment plans for Ohioans with disabilities; helps Ohio companies recruit and retain employees with disabilities; and is the sole agency determining medical and vocational Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs in Ohio. We help connect the people of Ohio who have disabilities with the resources, support, and opportunities that fit their unique needs, abilities, and interests so that they can find and retain meaningful employment. To learn more about what we do, please visit our website at ood.ohio.gov.

Follow us on social media @OhioOOD!

Job Description

Senior Budget Analyst Position Overview

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is seeking a Senior Budget Analyst to join our Fiscal team. This position will be responsible for researching, analyzing, and monitoring budgets and allocations for OOD's programs, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and providing valuable insights to inform decision-making.

As a Senior Budget Analyst, you will conduct in-depth data analysis related to OOD's annual and biennial budgets, assisting in the preparation of long and short-term budget planning models and trend analysis. You will prepare projections and analysis for the agency's annual budget and Biennial Budget submission, including the development of multivariate models utilizing statistical and quantitative analysis. Collaborating closely with program staff, you will ensure quality control in model development, data collection, and analysis, troubleshooting related problems as needed. Additionally, you will develop and implement evaluation tools and methodologies for effective budget and program assessment.

Your responsibilities will include preparing monthly program and budget reports, reviewing performance indicators such as cash flow, expenditures, revenues, and allocations, and advising management on corrective actions. You will attend internal and legislative budget hearings, analyzing proposed legislation and regulations for potential fiscal impacts. You will also assist in responding to audit findings and preparing federal financial reports to ensure agency compliance.

To excel in this role, you will need a strong background in budgeting, accounting, and financial analysis, coupled with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Additionally, you should possess exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities does not provide sponsorship for employment-based visas or work authorization.

Division of Fiscal Management Overview

The Division of Fiscal Management oversees the financial resources of the agency in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies. This includes budget planning, revenue forecasting, expenditure monitoring, and financial reporting. Fiscal staff are responsible for ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the use of public funds, as well as identifying opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation. They may also be involved in long-term financial planning and analysis to support the agency's mission and objectives.

Pay Information

Starting salary will be step 1, subject to law or union contract requirements. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. There are cost of living increases to these rates each year and 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

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Step 9

OCSEA 33

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

Location Requirements

Our roles are primarily in-office to encourage collaboration and connection, however some locations may have adjusted on-site requirements based on space availability at this time. Reporting details will be provided by the supervisor before the start date. Employees must reside at a location that allows for reasonable response time to workplace reporting requirements.

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 years' experience in budgeting that included fiscal management and 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 AND 24 months' experience in fiscal management and 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 AND 12 months' experience in fiscal management and 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 months' experience as Budget Analyst, 63261.
• OR equivalent of education and/or experience per Minimum Class Qualifications noted above.
• Job Skills: Accounting and Finance, Budgeting,Data Analytics,Gap Analysis,Statistics/Mathematics,Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking,Customer Focus, Interpreting Data

Supplemental Information

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is amongst the top-ranked state agencies implementing inclusive and accessible planning and programming into businesses operations and services. We strive to hire, sustain, and promote a workforce that not only embraces this mission but is also reflective of the Ohioans we serve.

If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact [e-mail] so proper arrangements can be made.

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.