Budget Analyst

City of Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in preparing the Mayor’s Budget by performing administrative and research work to create and evaluate the implementation of the Mayor's Operating budget. Develops, compiles, and analyzes information on City operations and budget implementation; performs policy analyses; monitors City fiscal operations.

Requirements

Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.
Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.
The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver's license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments.
Candidates being considered for employment must submit official transcripts verifying post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to hire.
Two (2) years of full-time experience in local government, budgeting, financial management, public policy or a closely related field. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)
A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field.
Education/training and/or work experience in the areas of budget research, preparation or management in municipal finance may be substituted on a year for year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The Total Qualifying Requirement is six (6) years.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge, skills, and abilities and working conditions for this position.

Responsibilities

Reviews, analyzes and monitors the fiscal operations of assigned Departments, Authorities, and/or program areas.
Completes cost-benefit analyses of departmental proposals for senior management.
Reviews assigned departments’ budget and staffing requests (i.e., personnel requisitions, travel and training requests, facility and vehicle requests).
Analyzes fiscal and operational impacts.
Monitors City Council legislative activity.
Analyzes and reports on financial impact of legislation to Office of Management & Budget Director and/or Assistant Director - Operating.
Monitors and projects departmental expenditures and revenue collections.
Analyzes fiscal and operational policies affecting revenues and expenditures.
Gathers and analyzes information and statistical data for a variety of reports and surveys.
Maintains records and prepares accurate reports, correspondence, legislation, etc., utilizing financial, database, and spreadsheet software applications (e.g., JD Edwards, Access, Excel, etc.).
Assists assigned departments in the development and implementation of annual budgets.
Reviews contracts and analyzes their financial impact.
Compiles and evaluates information regarding departmental operations.
Attends Operating budget meetings, public hearings, and public engagement meetings.
Assists in production of budget documents.
Provides fiscal analyses on union proposals.
Manages area of responsibility in strict accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and established policy, including union agreements, to ensure fair and standardized treatment of employees.
Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.