Job Description
Brief Job Description:
The Budget Analyst V position performs highly advanced (senior-level) budget preparation and analysis work for the various DFPS program areas. Work involves overseeing the planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating of budgetary activities necessary to produce budget reports including the Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR), Governor’s Legislative Operating Budget, monthly financial reports, and other required reports. The Budget Analyst V may assign, and/or supervise the work of other budget staff and works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs):
The Budget Analyst V may oversee the planning and coordination of the budgetary activities involved in the monthly financial report cycle for the DFPS strategies. May evaluate budget staffs’ responses for Monthly Financial Reports (MFR), Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR), the Governor's Operating Budget (GOB), and the agency's annual Internal Operating Budget (IOB). Oversees the preparation of key and non-key performance and workload measures required by the Legislative Budget Board (LBB) as they pertain to administrative functions. May oversee the preparation of budgetary and management reports that are provided to program directors/managers concerning their administrative budgets. Prepared reports may be standardized or ad hoc. May verify information to be used in the agency's Annual Financial Report (AFR) and Data Book. Analyzes expenditure patterns for various administrative strategies and provides recommendations on the use of funds in assigned strategies. Uses Microsoft Access/Excel/Word, USAS, and CAPPS to perform essential job functions. Coordinates the preparation of financial data to provide management with expenditure history, trends, and recommendations. Assists in the preparation of the strategic plan, legislative appropriations requests, and federal funding submissions to ensures accuracy and timeliness of completion. Assists with the coordination of budgeting procedures, preparation, and reporting within the budget division. May work with Budget management to establish work methods, priorities, and methodologies/techniques for performing budget evaluations. Examines MFRs and ad hoc budget reports for completeness, accuracy, and being in compliance with Budget procedures and regulations. Informs management of budget deviations, problems, and events likely to affect operations within the assigned strategies. Analyzes and provides explanations concerning budgetary issues that affect the agency's mission and resources. Along with other senior staff and the Budget management, the Budget Analyst V will assist in the development of policy, procedures, and instructions concerning budget functions. In the absence of the Budget Manager or through delegated authority, the Budget Analyst V may plan and assign tasks to team members. Performs other duties as assigned and may be required to maintain unit operations. Promotes and demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural diversity among coworkers and all work-related contacts. Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy.
Knowledge Skills Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of: accounting principles and practices, budgetary procedures, management principles and practices, legal restrictions governing allocation of funds.
Skills in: gathering, analyzing, presenting statistical data and producing statistical reports, making budget projections, analyzing financial data, using applicable computer software including but not limited to Excel, Word, Access, HHSAS, CAPPS, USAS, or other financial systems.
Ability to: establish goals and objectives, monitor and report on performance measurement, analyze management problems and develop and present alternative solutions, coordinate the gathering and analysis of data, plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others
Registration or Licensure Requirements:
N/A
Initial Selection Criteria:
Minimum 3 years of experience in budget preparation or analysis, financial reporting, performance reporting, or statistical analysis or reporting. Experience in budget preparation and analysis, in financial management, in fiscal policymaking, and in performance measurement reporting work. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a related field is generally preferred. Education and experience may be substituted for one another.
Additional Information:
Willing to work hours other than 8-5 and weekends