883495-BUDGET ANALYST C-SES - 40022002

State of Florida•TALLAHASSEE, FL

4d•$50,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Selected Exempt Service (SES) position within the Agency for State Technology. The Budget Analyst C will assist the Chief of Budget Management in managing assigned program’s budget and allotments throughout the fiscal year. This role involves reviewing and approving various financial documents, assisting in budget development, monitoring budget activity for compliance, preparing financial reports, and participating in legislative budget requests. The position requires knowledge of accounting principles, financial data analysis, and the ability to apply laws, rules, and regulations. The FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment where critical thinking and prioritizing are essential. This position supports program areas that administer benefits to Floridians.

Requirements

Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and procedures.
Knowledge of the methods of reviewing and analyzing financial data.
Knowledge of basic mathematics.
Ability to develop and recommend budgetary revisions.
Ability to review, analyze and evaluate financial data.
Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to conduct detailed analysis and management critiques of budget requests.
Ability to assist in the preparation and examination of legislative budgets.
Ability to conduct financial management analysis.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

Assist the Chief of Budget Management in managing assigned program’s budget and allotments through a variety of actions throughout the fiscal year.
Review and approve (or disapprove) documents presented to Budget Management, such as daily presentments like MFMP requisitions, Personnel Action Forms, contract documents, and FCO invoices. Verify availability of Budget and Rate in approving actions. Take appropriate action and/or notify partners when issues exist.
Assist in development of an Approved Operating Budget for assigned Budget Entity, including gathering estimates and requests from staff, communicating policy and procedure changes, and providing feedback to the Chief of Budget Management and Chief Financial Officer regarding potential problems or issues within assigned budget entities. Input Allotments into FLAIR.
Monitor and analyze budget activity throughout the year for assigned budget entities to ensure compliance with the General Appropriations Act, non-operating budget authority, and released appropriations. Prepare external budget amendments as necessary within all internal and external deadlines. Prepare and submit internal budget and FLAIR adjustments as necessary to correct or address issues. Serve as secondary analyst for budget entities assigned to other staff within Budget Management.
Prepare monthly budget/expenditure financial reports and Rate reports for assigned budget entities and projects and provide to program management or other designated staff. Meet with and assist program management or designated staff with their analysis of the reports and recommend corrective action as appropriate.
Prepare ad hoc analyses as requested.
Participate in the preparation of the Long-Range Program Plan (LRPP) and the Legislative Budget Request (LBR).
Review issue narrative. Input approved issues and related narratives into the Legislative Appropriation Systems/ Planning and Budgeting Subsystem (LAS/PBS). Review all input for items uploaded to the Florida Fiscal Portal.
Assist in preparing, publishing, and/or providing information for required reports and schedules as assigned, including, but not limited to, the Long-Range Program Plan (LRPP), Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Schedule I, and any required manual exhibits and schedules. Assist in responding to requests from the Executive Office of the Governor or Legislature and prepare amended issues and schedules, as required.
Prepare the Schedule I for assigned trust funds. After receipt of information from Financial Management, enter data into LASPBS assuring that all funds balance in all columns.
Monitor legislative activities as assigned. Prepare bill analyses as assigned; review, research, and analyze legislative issues and proposals and prepare projected impact statements. Assist with compiling selected reports recapping session activities.
Prepare monthly budget/expenditure financial reports for assigned budget entities and provide to program management or other designated staff. Meet with and assist program management or designated staff with their analysis of the reports and recommend corrective action as appropriate.
Respond professionally to requests, issues, and concerns raised by both internal and external customers regarding assigned budget entities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

State Group Insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental options)
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
Ongoing comprehensive training provided
Career Growth
Highly skilled, professional environment