Senior Budget & Grants Analyst

State of Ohio; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Ohio is seeking a Senior Budget Analyst to deepen understanding of ODJFS programs and support budget decisions. You will manage complex fiscal work, build trusted relationships with program areas, and contribute to process improvements across the Budget Bureau.

The role requires strong analytical abilities, experience with public sector budgets, and the ability to present data clearly to stakeholders while coordinating with program offices. Located in Columbus, OH.

Qualifications

• 4 years' budgeting experience with fiscal management & control involving quantitative/statistical analysis.
• Graduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration; AND 12 months' experience in fiscal management & control.
• Undergraduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration; 12 months' experience as Budget Analyst.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage budgets for operating, capital, and grant funding with allotments and cash flow.
• Forecast expenditures, monitor appropriations, and ensure compliance with targets.
• Analyze spending patterns and propose fund transfers to meet obligations.
• Build grant spending plans using multiple data sources and align with rules.
• Create reports with visuals tailored to the audience and present findings.

Skills

Fiscal analysis

Forecasting

Report development

Communication

Independence

Excel

OAKS BI reporting

Education

Graduate degree in accounting/public finance/public administration/business administration

Undergraduate core in accounting/public finance/public administration/business administration

Tools

Excel

OAKS BI

Job description

State of Ohio is seeking a Senior Budget Analyst to deepen understanding of ODJFS programs and support budget decisions. You will manage complex fiscal work, build trusted relationships with program areas, and contribute to process improvements across the Budget Bureau.

The role requires strong analytical abilities, experience with public sector budgets, and the ability to present data clearly to stakeholders while coordinating with program offices. Located in Columbus, OH.