Senior Budget Analyst

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Ohio's Department of Children and Youth in Columbus seeks a Budget Analyst to manage public funds, develop operating and capital budgets, and provide financial forecasting for agency programs.

You will monitor grants, prepare reports, and support compliance using OAKS, OhioBuys, Excel, and related tools. This is a permanent, full-time on-site role with competitive benefits.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Accounting and Finance

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 forOhio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family supportprograms.At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience inpublic service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includesgenerous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency agreat 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 needacross DCY divisions.Employees may begin as early as 7:00 a.m. and aslate as 9:00 a.m., based on supervisory approval. This position performs workon-site daily at DCY’s office space.

What You’ll Do

As a Budget Analyst with the OhioDepartment of Children and Youth, you will play a critical role in managingpublic funds that support programs serving children and families across Ohio.You will be responsible for budget development, financial forecasting, grantand fund management, expenditure monitoring, and fiscal reporting. Thisposition provides financial expertise and strategic recommendations to supportagency operations, regulatory compliance, and effective management of state andfederal resources.

• Develop and monitor operatingand capital budgets, allotments, and appropriations to support agencyprograms and priorities.
• Prepare biennial budgetrequests, 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 andfunding requirements.
• Prepare financial reports,budget projections, and required documentation for federal and stateagencies.
• Reviewing and approvingpurchasing requests in OhioBuys.
• Utilize OAKS, OhioBuys, Excel,and other financial and analytical tools to manage data, trackperformance, and support fiscal operations.
• Collaborating with programstaff, leadership, the Office of Budget and Management (OBM), LegislativeService Commission (LSC), the Department of Job and Family Services (JFS),and other stakeholders.
• Identifying budget risks, audit concerns, complianceissues, and financial trends that affect agency programs.

Pay Information

Unlessrequired by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be step 1 ofthe salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the nextstep in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based oncollective bargaining and legislative activity, there may be cost of livingincreases awarded annually. Additional longevity supplements begin after 5years. 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

Visa Sponsorship

The OhioDepartment of Children and Youth does not provide employment-based visasponsorship.

Supplemental Questions

Allanswers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the workexperience/education provided on your civil service application. Attachmentswill not be considered as part of your application.

Selection Process

Selectiondevices such as a structured interview, proficiency instrument, and/orassessment may be required for this position. Applicants must demonstrateproficiency with a passing score of applicable selection device to beconsidered for this position. Regardless of a passing or failing score, allresults will be maintained for 6 months.

Applicantswith 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 sameselection device for a 6-month period.

Travel Requirements

Travelrequired, 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 finalcandidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminalbackground check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicantfrom consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant'sprior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant fromconsideration.

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.