Senior Budget Analyst — Strategic City Budgeting

City and County of Honolulu, HI; Hawaii; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick leave

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

The City and County of Honolulu's Department of Budget and Fiscal Services seeks a detail-oriented professional to review and analyze budget requests, participate in long-range fiscal planning, and ensure alignment with program goals. You will present cost justifications, advise on expenditures, and help shape how resources are allocated to serve the community.

Required education includes a bachelor's in public administration, political science, or a related field, with experience substitutable

Qualifications

• Knowledge of municipal government organization and budget processes.
• Experience analyzing operational, statistical, and financial data.
• Ability to interpret laws, rules, and proposals impacting programs.

Responsibilities

• Attend budget hearings and justify budget recommendations.
• Guide development of work programs and expenditure schedules.
• Analyze and recommend on supplementary appropriations and transfers.
• Review departmental structure and personnel utilization for budget alignment.
• Conduct studies to identify efficiency improvements.
• Explain directives to departmental officials and ensure compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of municipal government

Budget processes

Data analysis

Laws and policy interpretation

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Bachelor's degree in Political Science

Equivalent related field

Job description

The City and County of Honolulu's Department of Budget and Fiscal Services seeks a detail-oriented professional to review and analyze budget requests, participate in long-range fiscal planning, and ensure alignment with program goals. You will present cost justifications, advise on expenditures, and help shape how resources are allocated to serve the community.

Required education includes a bachelor's in public administration, political science, or a related field, with experience substitutable