Strategic Budget Analyst

bernco; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote & flex-work options as needed

Health benefits

Career development opportunities

Education assistance program

Job summary

Bernalillo County is seeking a Budget Analyst to audit, monitor, and report on capital and operating budgets. You will coordinate annual budget processes across departments, review requests, and prepare detailed payroll and fund reports to ensure balanced budgets and regulatory alignment.

The role provides technical support during quarterly reviews, analyzes data for trends, and suggests adjustments to optimize funding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional budget program experience.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Audits, monitors, and prepares reports for capital and operating budgets; reviews departmental budget proposals for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with regulations and objectives; recommends funding solutions and process improvements.
• Coordinates the annual budget process with assigned departments; leads meetings to review budget requests; recommends funding adjustments to meet balanced budget requirements; prepares detailed reports on payroll, operations, capital totals, and recurring/non-recurring funds.
• Provides technical assistance to departments during quarterly budget reviews; analyzes submitted financial data; identifies trends and recommends solutions to correct deficits or reallocate excess funds.
• Responds to budget-related inquiries; advises departments on conformance to procedures and impacts of reorganizations, position transfers, and reclassifications; recommends and implements funding adjustments.
• Reviews contracts and grant agreements to confirm funding availability, including matching funds, before execution.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

Bernalillo County is seeking a Budget Analyst to audit, monitor, and report on capital and operating budgets. You will coordinate annual budget processes across departments, review requests, and prepare detailed payroll and fund reports to ensure balanced budgets and regulatory alignment.

The role provides technical support during quarterly reviews, analyzes data for trends, and suggests adjustments to optimize funding.