Strategic Budget & Planning Analyst

City of Boulder, CO; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Boulder, CO seeks a Budget Analyst to support the annual budget and six-year CIP. You will analyze budgets, forecast finances, and coordinate department budget development with city staff and stakeholders.

The role requires strong analytical skills, Excel proficiency, and the ability to communicate complex financial data clearly, often under deadlines, in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, public finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and budgeting skills; able to interpret complex financial data.
• Proficient with Excel and financial database systems.
• Ability to work under deadlines and collaborate with staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor the annual budget and six-year capital improvement program (CIP).
• Analyze current and upcoming fiscal years to ensure fiscal stewardship.
• Coordinate department budget development, projections, and reporting.
• Prepare written reports, presentations, and financial communications.
• Support budget community engagement.

Skills

Budget development

Financial analysis

Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration

Tools

PowerPoint

Workday

Tyler Munis

Data visualization software

Job description

City of Boulder, CO seeks a Budget Analyst to support the annual budget and six-year CIP. You will analyze budgets, forecast finances, and coordinate department budget development with city staff and stakeholders.

The role requires strong analytical skills, Excel proficiency, and the ability to communicate complex financial data clearly, often under deadlines, in a collaborative environment.