Senior Budget & Forecast Analyst

Taleo; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services is seeking a Senior Budget Analyst in Columbus to manage complex budgets and provide data-driven insights across program areas. You will build grant-specific plans and present reports to diverse audiences.

The role requires strong budgeting discipline, analytics, and effective communication with program offices, while contributing to process improvements within OFMS.

Qualifications

• 4 years’ budgeting experience including fiscal management and control.
• Graduate program in accounting/public finance/public administration or business administration with related experience.
• Undergraduate program in accounting, public finance or business administration; 12 months fiscal management experience.
• Experience with budget variance analysis and grant planning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage budgets for operating, capital, and grant funding.
• Forecast and monitor appropriations, expenditures, and encumbrances to remain within targets.
• Analyze spending patterns and recommend fund transfers to meet obligations.
• Create reports and visuals from multiple data sources for clear insights.

Skills

Budgeting

Data Analytics

Accounting

Communications

Research

Tools

OAKS BI

Excel

Job description

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services is seeking a Senior Budget Analyst in Columbus to manage complex budgets and provide data-driven insights across program areas. You will build grant-specific plans and present reports to diverse audiences.

The role requires strong budgeting discipline, analytics, and effective communication with program offices, while contributing to process improvements within OFMS.