Strategic Budget & Management Analyst — Local Government

City-of-Raleigh-N; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Raleigh is seeking an experienced Senior Budget and Management Services Analyst to act as a trusted advisor across the organization, solving complex challenges through analysis and consensus-building.

The role manages a portfolio of operating, capital, and enterprise funds, partnering with departments, senior leadership, and stakeholders on issues with financial, operational, and policy implications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance, or related field; 3–5 years' experience in financial, budgeting, public sector, or related field
• OR an equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Independently identify needs and perform analyses to demonstrate policy and budgeting options for organizational decision-making
• Lead strategic consultation with assigned departments to identify, assess, and prioritize complex operational and capital funding needs
• Oversee the development, review, and balancing of departmental budget submissions, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities
• Consult with assigned departments, review expense and revenue projections, monitor departmental budgets, and identify operational and mid-year needs
• Prepare financial forecasts, scenario models, impact analyses, and feasibility assessments for current and potential City projects, programs, and priorities
• Design and deliver training and capacity-building initiatives
• Lead complex, cross-departmental projects and citywide studies, process improvement efforts, and strategic initiatives
• Prepare communications, presentations, talking points, budget memoranda, and other high-level materials to help senior leadership understand and make decisions about policy and financial options
• Assist departments in crafting agenda materials for City Council and leadership
• Review and approve budget amendments and transfers with focus on fiscal sustainability and efficiency
• Prepare multi-year financial impact analyses for compensation and staffing changes and advise on budgetary implications
• Support public understanding of the City's budget through accessible materials and engagement strategies
• Perform related work as required

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial forecasting

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration/Business Administration/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Budgeting software

Job description

City of Raleigh is seeking an experienced Senior Budget and Management Services Analyst to act as a trusted advisor across the organization, solving complex challenges through analysis and consensus-building.

The role manages a portfolio of operating, capital, and enterprise funds, partnering with departments, senior leadership, and stakeholders on issues with financial, operational, and policy implications.