Senior Budget Analyst

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) seeks a Senior Budget Analyst to join the Fiscal team. You will research, analyze, and monitor budgets, preparing projections for annual and biennial submissions and providing insights for decision-making.

You will collaborate with program staff, ensure quality in model development and data collection, review performance indicators, and respond to audits and legislative proposals as needed.

Qualifications

• 4 years' budgeting experience including fiscal management and control with quantitative/statistical analysis.
• Undergraduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration with 24 months' experience in fiscal management and control with quantitative/statistical analysis.
• Graduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration with 12 months' experience in fiscal management and control with quantitative/statistical analysis.
• 12 months' experience as Budget Analyst, 63261, or equivalent of education/experience per Minimum Class Qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and monitor budgets and allocations for agency programs.
• Prepare projections and analysis for annual and biennial budgets and models.
• Develop evaluation tools and methodologies for budget and program assessment.
• Prepare monthly program and budget reports and advise management on actions.

Skills

Budgeting

Data Analytics

Gap Analysis

Statistics/Mathematics

Analyzation

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Customer Focus

Interpreting Data

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.

Applications and Selections

This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. The selection process consists of an online assessment and a remote structured interview. All communications are sent via email. Candidates should make sure their account contains an email address that is checked regularly including checking junk and/or spam.

Background Check

• 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

Agency Contact Name and Information

Vanessa Roach, [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Sep 13, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

150 OOD Cmplx

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

Classified Indicator

Classified

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 .

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