In this role, you will supervise a team of Budget Analysts responsible for developing and managing both capital and operating budgets. Your work is central to ensuring that programs across the organization receive the appropriate funding, comply with state and federal requirements, and maintain strong financial performance.
What You Will Do
You'll oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of budget and fiscal activities. This includes reviewing and approving budget allocations and adjustments, analyzing financial impacts of state and federal regulations, and ensuring that all budget documentation is accurate, timely, and aligned with funding requirements.
A key part of your work involves using analytical tools and personal computer software to prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, develop spending plans, and build budget projections for assigned program areas. You will also review cost projection methodologies, manage variances between planned and actual expenditures, and identify potential surpluses or deficits-recommending appropriate corrective actions when needed.
You will collaborate extensively with the Office of Fiscal Operations and program staff, presenting budget projections and supporting data. You will prepare materials for biennial budget submissions, Controlling Board requests, and other required financial documentation.
This role also requires staying current on legislative developments to ensure ongoing compliance with state and federal financial rules.
Leadership Responsibilities
You will provide direct supervision to Budget Analysts, which includes assigning and reviewing work, offering guidance and feedback, setting performance goals, completing evaluations, and encouraging staff development. You will also make recommendations regarding hiring, disciplinary actions, and leave approvals. Regular communication through staff meetings and ongoing coaching will be essential to your success as a leader.
Analytical & Technical Expectations
You will use statistical and quantitative methods-such as regression and time series modeling-to create robust subsidy projections and costing models. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate accounting codes and reviewing monthly disbursement estimates developed by staff.
Pay Information
Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based on collective bargaining and legislative activity, there may be cost of living increases awarded annually. Additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.
Months of Employment
At Hire
6 months
18 months
30 months
42 months
54 Months
66 Months
78 Months
Pay Range
Exempt/ 14
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Hourly
$40.40
$42.70
$44.99
$47.43
$50.12
$52.90
$55.09
$57.67
Annual
$84,032
$88,816
$93,579
$98,654
$104,250
$110,032
$114,587
$119,954
Background Check Information
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
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Qualifications
Completion of undergraduate core coursework in public finance, public administration or business administration; 36 mos. exp. in fiscal management & control involving use of statistical/quantitative analysis (e.g., probability statistics, linear regression, multiple variable regression, computer assisted regression analysis models, trend analysis, forecasting cost benefits analysis) to formulate, project, adjust & monitor allocations.
-Or completion of graduate core coursework in public finance, public administration or business administration; 24 mos. exp. in fiscal management & control involving use of statistical/quantitative analysis (e.g., probability statistics, linear regression, multiple variable regression, computer assisted regression analysis models, trend analysis, forecasting cost benefits analysis) to formulate, project, adjust & monitor allocations.
-Or 12 mos. exp. as Senior Budget Analyst, 63262.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Accounting and Finance
