Senior Budget Analyst

City of Livermore; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Livermore seeks a Senior Budget Analyst to join the Administrative Services Department. The role focuses on budgeting, financial analysis, and program evaluation across municipal services.

The position requires five years of professional experience, including two years at the Management Analyst level. A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master’s degree is desirable. The analyst will support city leadership with financial planning and grant management.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible, professional administrative experience with analytical functions.
• Two of the years must be comparable to a Management Analyst with the City of Livermore.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor program budgets and financial plans.
• Prepare proposals and grant applications; analyze and report on financial performance.
• Provide staff support to department and city-wide projects and committees.

Skills

Budgeting

Analytical thinking

Public administration

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

DEFINITION

Under general direction, performs professional administrative and analytical work in support of a wide range of municipal programs, operations, services, and policies; performs department/division program and project development, administration, and management with budgetary oversight; provides employee and/or public information, marketing, and education for assigned programs; facilitates self-directed teams; prepares grant proposals; negotiates and administers department, division, and City-wide contracts; serves as a liaison with other departments, committees, governmental agencies, businesses, and the Livermore community; serves as a member of the department’s management team; may provide staff support to community advisory bodies, commissions, and committees; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an advanced journey-level classification in which incumbents have a broad range of independence within policy parameters requiring a high degree of judgment, level of responsibility, advanced technical and research skills, and preparation of recommendations to administrative officials. It is distinguished from the Management Analyst which is the journey-level classification performing a wide variety of analytical and professional administrative assignments in support of program objectives for an assigned operating department.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general direction from a division head or department head.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May exercise direct supervision or lead direction to staff and work teams.

Program Management Functions

Manages large/complex programs, including formulating program policies, goals and procedures, and planning, developing, organizing, and coordinating program activities; develops long range plans; monitors and reviews work both in progress and upon completion to ensure completion and compliance with department policy, standards and directions; performs administrative detail work and maintains appropriate program records and statistics; evaluates programs and initiates studies and analyses; prepares, administers, and monitors program budget(s); resolves problems and complaints regarding program activities; organizes events and markets program activities; and interacts with departmental representatives, public officials, the business community and the general public in the accomplishments of program objectives.

Administrative Functions

Conducts organizational, administrative, fiscal, and personnel related surveys and studies, documents findings, analyzes information, and makes recommendations; gathers and analyzes data, and prepares proposals including financial, staffing, and organizational requirements; investigates, interprets, and prepares recommendations in relation to proposals for new programs, grants, and services; coordinates and administers various contracts including the coordination and preparation of contract negotiations, rate setting, and monitoring contract compliance and performance; prepares specifications, request for proposals, and other technical and analytical reports and documents; evaluates operations and activities of assigned responsibilities and recommends improvements and modifications; implements new technologies, policies, and procedures; analyzes issues and prepares reports for submission to the City Council; may monitor, review, analyze and track State and Federal legislation and examine its affect on the City; serves as a resource ensuring consistency with City goals and objectives; answers questions and provides information to the public; plans, organizes, and conducts public meetings; investigates complaints and recommends action to resolve; organizes events and markets programs, activities, and events; represents the City in community meetings and in interdepartmental and interagency projects; prepares grant proposals and represents the City in its request for grant funds; assists in monitoring and administering a departmental budget; may perform special assignments at a department or City-wide level for routine or special activities; and develops, prepares and administers official documents for the department/division, such as ordinances, administrative regulations, orders, policies, and other related procedures.

Supervisory Functions

May supervise, train, and evaluate assigned personnel; and facilitates and leads self-directed departmental and city-wide work teams.

Demonstrated Knowledge of

Principles and practices of public administration, operational and organizational analysis, and public sector budgeting and analysis; principles and practices of program/project development, administration, monitoring, and evaluation techniques specific to the area of assignment; statistical concepts and methods; quantitative analytical techniques; methodologies and techniques of program management; administrative procedures of local government; various research techniques; technical and analytical report writing; advanced methods of report preparation and presentation; applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations relating to the area of assignment; effective supervisory practices and techniques, including hiring, training, evaluating performance, and employee discipline; principles of community and public relations;principles and practices of training methods and concepts; and principles and practices of modern office practices, procedures, methods and computer equipment.

Demonstrated Skills to

Plan, organize and effectively administer programs and/or projects; analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals; research and analyze a variety of complex technical and administrative issues; make sound policy and procedural recommendations; perform a wide variety of administrative duties for executive leadership with little or minimal supervision; accurately prepare and administer budgets; conduct fiscal and statistical analysis; perform mathematical calculations; negotiate complex agreements and financial packages; evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods; supervise, train and evaluate personnel; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; make effective public presentations before the City Council, boards and commissions, community groups and others; prepare completed staff work and detailed reports with minimal direction; exercise sound judgment, tact, creativity, resourcefulness, and leadership with the public, City officials, businesses, and other City departments; maintain and exhibit discretion, honesty, and integrity when handling sensitive situations; effectively work under the pressure of deadlines; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; keep accurate records and files; and exemplify an enthusiastic, resourceful, and effective customer service attitude.

Ability to

Learn, interpret, and apply Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, rules, policies and practices relative to areas of program responsibility; support and promote the City’s policies, goals, and vision; and keep informed of developments in assigned field and incorporate the latest and most progressive management concepts.

Experience, Education, and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience, education, and training that would provide the best-qualified candidates. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Experience

Five years of progressively responsible, professional administrative experience performing a variety of analytical functions, such as project/program management, fiscal analysis, and organizational development.Two of the years of experience must be comparable to that of a Management Analyst with the City of Livermore. Public sector experience is highly desirable.

Education

A Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, public administration, or an applicable field related to the assigned position.A Master’s Degree is desirable.

Training

Any recent training, such as academic courses or certification programs, which are relevant to this job classification.

License

May require the possession of a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record as determined by the City.

Other Requirements

Willingness and ability to work the hours necessary to accomplish the assigned duties; attend evening meetings; and travel out of town and attend workshops, conferences, seminars, and meetings during work and non-work hours.

Special Requirements

Essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to work in a standard office environment; drive a motor vehicle, if required; read fine print and computer monitors; operate a computer; effectively converse by telephone, in person, and to large groups and be clearly understood; safely lift and maneuver office supplies weighing up to 10 pounds; ability to sit for hours at a time; and stamina to work additional hours to meet deadlines.

The City of Livermore is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

The City of Livermore is seeking a Senior Budget Analyst to join the Administrative Services Department. This position is classified as Senior Management Analyst with a working title of Senior Budget Analyst. For more information, please refer to the job flyer.