Budget Analyst III

City of Syracuse•Syracuse, NY

10h

About The Position

Performs advanced professional work in municipal budget preparation and administration under the general supervision of an administrative superior. The role involves responsible, independent work in budget review and execution, budget systems development, and cost analysis programs. Considerable latitude is provided for independent judgment within established policies and executive guidelines. Work is reviewed through conferences and submission of reports. The position may supervise Budget Analysts or Management Analysts and performs related work as required.

Requirements

Promotion: One year of permanent competitive-class status as a Budget Analyst II, Management Analyst, or Program Analyst.
Open-competitive: A bachelor's degree or higher from a qualifying accredited college or university and two years of professional-level experience, or its part-time equivalent, in budget administration, budget analysis, budget research, capital program analysis, capital budgetary planning, or accounting.
Alternatively, six years of paraprofessional- or professional-level experience, including at least two years in a professional capacity in budget administration, budget analysis, budget research, capital program analysis, capital budgetary planning, or accounting.
An equivalent combination of training and experience within the stated limits may qualify.
Graduate semester hours in finance, economics, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field may substitute for specialized work experience: 30 semester hours for one year or 60 semester hours for two years.
Thorough knowledge of budget preparation and of the guidelines, procedures, and policies governing the budget process.
Thorough knowledge of governmental budgeting principles and practices, including cost analysis and monitoring and forecasting fund expenditures.
Thorough knowledge of statistical concepts and methods and of current developments, literature, and information sources in governmental budgeting.
Good knowledge of public administration as it relates to budgeting; assigned agencies and their programs, operations, goals, and objectives; and supervision principles and practices.
Ability to apply budget preparation guidelines, procedures, and policies; gather and analyze program and fiscal information; and draw logical conclusions.
Ability to organize and prepare clear, logical narrative and tabular reports; identify actual or anticipated fiscal problems and recommend solutions; and orally explain written reports clearly and concisely.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Responsibilities

Analyze departmental and entity annual budget estimates and justifications and prepare operating expenditure recommendations for the fiscal year based on fiscal policy and budget guidelines.
Analyze operating agency program plans in relation to workload trends, cost factors, historical cost data, and services provided.
Supervise and assist with reviewing departmental requests for money transfers, purchase requisitions, equipment, personnel changes, and other matters under fiscal policy.
Develop and enhance budget systems, including computerized systems, to simplify procedures, provide timely management information, and reduce government operating costs.
Develop and recommend improvements to budget procedures and forms.
Perform cost analysis studies and recommend management improvements to reduce government operating costs.
Supervise and assist with short- and long-term special studies by collecting data, preparing reports, and making recommendations.
Assist with financial planning by reviewing economic data and publications to forecast changes in revenues, sales tax collections, personal income, and the overall budget.
Serve as staff on boards or committees as assigned by an administrative superior.
May supervise Budget Analysts or Management Analysts.