Strategic Budget Analyst - Remote Options & Growth

BernCo Clerk; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote & flex-work options

Health benefits

Education assistance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bernalillo County is seeking a Budget Analyst in Albuquerque to audit, monitor, and prepare reports for capital and operating budgets within the Policy & Budget Department. This role provides financial analysis and prepares reports related to budgeting, payroll planning, and expenditures.

The position supports the Biennial Budget Book, Budget in Brief, and external quarterly budget reports, and reviews contracts to confirm funding availability.

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 for the above requirements.

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 administrative resolutions and ordinances submitted to the Board of County Commissioners for completeness and accuracy; analyzes and recommends revisions before submission.
• Delivers current and accurate expenditure and revenue data to supervisors, directors, and deputy county managers using financial systems, databases, spreadsheets, and custom reports.
• Collaborates with budget staff to develop the Biennial Budget Book, Budget in Brief, and external quarterly budget reports for public, state agency, and internal County use; writes financial and narrative content.
• Reviews contracts and grant agreements to confirm funding availability, including matching funds, before execution.
• Assists in preparing salary and benefits budgets.
• Supports revenue forecasting by analyzing tax revenue, license and permit fees, investment income, and service charges; works with departments to validate assumptions and provide recommendations based on trends and changes.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Education

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

Job description

Bernalillo County is seeking a Budget Analyst in Albuquerque to audit, monitor, and prepare reports for capital and operating budgets within the Policy & Budget Department. This role provides financial analysis and prepares reports related to budgeting, payroll planning, and expenditures.

The position supports the Biennial Budget Book, Budget in Brief, and external quarterly budget reports, and reviews contracts to confirm funding availability.