Strategic Municipal Budget & Policy Analyst

City of Richmond, Virginia; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Language Incentive

Referral Bonus

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

City of Richmond, Virginia seeks a dynamic budget analyst to perform detailed expenditure and revenue analysis, forecast financial needs, and support the development of the City’s multi‑billion-dollar budget. You will collaborate with multiple departments, produce high‑quality reports, and help ensure accountability and efficiency in city operations.

The role requires strong analytical skills, advanced Excel capabilities, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or field related to assignment.
• Five years of journey-level professional experience in area related to assignment such as management/policy/financial analysis.
• Possible Master’s degree is preferred.
• Understanding of local governance, budgeting, and financial policy.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed expenditure and revenue analysis of city budgets.
• Prepare financial forecasts, reports, and presentations.
• Review budget proposals for completeness and compliance.
• Lead data-driven policy analysis and provide recommendations.
• Coordinate with multiple departments to support budget cycles.
• Train partners on annual/quarterly processes.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Strong writing skills

Analytical thinking

Budget forecasting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration

Tools

Enterprise financial systems

Budget systems

Data analytics platforms

Job description

City of Richmond, Virginia seeks a dynamic budget analyst to perform detailed expenditure and revenue analysis, forecast financial needs, and support the development of the City’s multi‑billion-dollar budget. You will collaborate with multiple departments, produce high‑quality reports, and help ensure accountability and efficiency in city operations.

The role requires strong analytical skills, advanced Excel capabilities, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to