Strategic Budget Analyst for Public Safety

Georgia Department of Public Safety; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Safety is seeking a Budget Analyst in Atlanta to develop and analyze budgets for agency programs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations. The role reports to the Budget Director and supports multiple departments in financial forecasting and reporting.

Preferred candidates will have an associate degree or two years of fiscal analysis experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting, business/public administration, or finance, or two years fiscal analysis experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; detail-oriented and able to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develops, prepares, analyzes and revises budgets and supporting schedules for assigned programs.
• Analyzes financial trends, budget program issues and recommended actions.
• Performs expenditure analyses and prepares budget-related summaries for management.
• Represents assigned budget areas to legislature and monitors adherence to allocations.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Assoc degree

Two years fiscal analysis experience

Job description

Georgia Department of Public Safety is seeking a Budget Analyst in Atlanta to develop and analyze budgets for agency programs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations. The role reports to the Budget Director and supports multiple departments in financial forecasting and reporting.

Preferred candidates will have an associate degree or two years of fiscal analysis experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders in a fast-paced