Strategic Budget & Policy Analyst

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County is seeking a budget analyst to analyze and evaluate departmental financial activities, process requests, and represent the County's financial interests. The role involves preparing preliminary and final budget documents, presenting materials, and ensuring fund availability and compliance across departments.

Responsibilities include monitoring revenues and expenditures, developing forecasts, and coordinating with senior leadership on operating and capital budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a job-related field.
• Three years of professional work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Eligibility to complete a mandatory technical examination for selection.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budget analyses, forecasts and presentations for budget discussions.
• Monitor and review budget requests and allocations for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop and maintain operating and capital budgets.
• Support data gathering, reporting and projections for financial plans and grant coordination.
• Represent county interests at meetings and coordinate with departments on budget issues.
• Assist in development of long-range financial planning and cost analyses.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial reporting

Communication

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Budget tracking software

Job description

Dallas County is seeking a budget analyst to analyze and evaluate departmental financial activities, process requests, and represent the County's financial interests. The role involves preparing preliminary and final budget documents, presenting materials, and ensuring fund availability and compliance across departments.

Responsibilities include monitoring revenues and expenditures, developing forecasts, and coordinating with senior leadership on operating and capital budgets.