Budget Analyst

City of Des Moines•Des Moines, IA

19h

About The Position

Performs professional research and development activities in the preparation and administration of the City’s annual operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program; performs research and analysis affecting one department, the entire organization, or the City by using methods associated with higher level research; performs directly related work as required.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in Public Administration; or Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related fields, or CPA certification, and Three (3) years directly related experience in public sector research and budgetary development; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post employment offer physical examination and drug screen.
Possession of a valid Iowa driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Responsibilities

Utilizes research methodologies, statistical techniques and the compilation of empirical data to perform budget analysis for the purpose of designing, planning and developing the operating budget of several municipal departments
Develops capital budgets in assigned areas
Coordinates the work of and provides technical assistance to professional staff in the monitoring and managing of budgeted resources
Develops long-range budget plans in coordination with departmental staff
Analyzes departmental budget requests and makes recommendations based on the results
Assists departments in the development and preparation of policy options for consideration by the City Manager or City Council
Performs fiscal, statistical and personnel staffing studies
Conducts internal audits on budget implementation and related financial activities
Monitors departmental revenues and expenditures to ensure compliance with City policies and procedures, state and federal requirements and related guidelines
Conducts research and analysis on subjects and issues that impact the organization or the citizens of Des Moines
Coordinates and administers grants within municipal departments as required
Assists departments in research projects, grant writing, development of requests for proposals, or other activities designed to improve operating efficiency or effectiveness
Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions
Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems
Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas
Responds to citizens’ and other organizations questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner
Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities
Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification