Senior Budget Analyst

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

Job summary

The State of Ohio's Department of Children and Youth (DCY) is seeking a Budget Analyst to plan, implement, and monitor budgets, cost pools, and funding streams supporting our mission in Columbus.

You will collaborate with senior staff across divisions, prepare financial reports, perform cost allocations, and support data-driven decisions for state and federal programs with a strong emphasis on accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• 4 yrs. experience in budgeting including fiscal management and quantitative/statistical analysis.
• 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.
• 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.
• 12 mos. exp. as Budget Analyst, 63261.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing agency budgets, including biennium budget preparation.
• Project, adjust, and monitor allocations for subdivisions, grants, and specific financial programs.
• Track spending patterns to prevent deficits and propose corrective actions when risks arise.
• Prepare periodic financial reports for senior management.
• Calculate depreciation for DCY equipment and incorporate these values into financial analyses.
• Apply cost distribution data to determine cost pool funding and ensure proper allocation across state and federal programs.
• Participate in agency teams responsible for applying cost allocation methodologies.
• Review, edit, and help maintain the Agency’s Cost Allocation Plan (CAP).
• Analyze existing cost pool methodologies and develop new approaches when needed.
• Research, evaluate, and interpret financial and operational data using statistical and quantitative methods.
• Develop forecast and projection models for programs with multiple funding sources.
• Prepare specialized reports such as cost allocation summaries or funding split analyses.
• Complete federal expenditure reports and analyze proposed legislation or policy changes for financial impact.
• Perform financial modeling and projections.
• Generate reports and update critical financial data.
• Support automation and technical improvements within budget operations.
• Work directly with senior program and support staff to identify needed changes in cost allocation processes.
• Participate as a team member or leader on projects involving data research, financial modeling, or operational reviews.
• Develop procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Education

Undergraduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration

Graduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment

Job description

In this role, you’ll support the financial backbone of DCY by planning, implementing, and monitoring a wide range of budgets and cost allocation activities. You’ll work with capital and operating budgets, division or program level budgets, federal and state funding streams, and cost pools that support DCY’s mission. Your work directly impacts how resources are distributed across the agency.

What You’ll Do

Budget Planning & Monitoring

• Assist in developing and implementing agency budgets, including biennium budget preparation.
• Project, adjust, and monitor allocations for subdivisions, grants, and specific financial programs.
• Track spending patterns to prevent deficits and propose corrective actions when risks arise.
• Prepare periodic financial reports for senior management.

Cost Accounting & Allocation

• Calculate depreciation for DCY equipment and incorporate these values into financial analyses.
• Apply cost distribution data to determine cost pool funding and ensure proper allocation across state and federal programs.
• Participate in agency teams responsible for applying cost allocation methodologies.
• Review, edit, and help maintain the Agency’s Cost Allocation Plan (CAP).
• Analyze existing cost pool methodologies and develop new approaches when needed.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Research, evaluate, and interpret financial and operational data using statistical and quantitative methods.
• Develop forecast and projection models for programs with multiple funding sources.
• Prepare specialized reports such as cost allocation summaries or funding split analyses.
• Complete federal expenditure reports and analyze proposed legislation or policy changes for financial impact.

Tools & Technology

• Perform financial modeling and projections.
• Generate reports and update critical financial data.
• Support automation and technical improvements within budget operations.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work directly with senior program and support staff to identify needed changes in cost allocation processes.
• Participate as a team member or leader on projects involving data research, financial modeling, or operational reviews.
• Develop procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Pay Information

Months of Employment

• At Hire
• 6 months
• 18 months
• 30 months
• 42 months
• 54 Months
• 66 Months
• 78 Months
• 90 Months

Pay Range

• OCSEA/ 33
• 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

Background Check Information

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.

Status of posted positions

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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

Organization

Department of Children and Youth

Agency Contact Name and Information

[e-mail]

Unposting Date

Oct 14, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Children&Youth N. High Complex

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$34.53 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Classified Indicator

Classified

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail

Agency Overview

About us

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 Mon-Fri from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DCY divisions.Employees may begin as early as 7:00am & as late as 9:00am, based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space.

If you have applied or interviewed for this position within the last 30 days you DO NOT need to reapply you are still in consideration for this opportunity.