Budget Analyst (PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR OPT. 2)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

4d•$8,571 - $9,414•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Revenue is hiring a Budget Analyst (Public Service Administrator Opt. 2) for their Springfield, Illinois location. This position is responsible for budget development, expenditure and headcount monitoring, and performance reporting. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Working for the State of Illinois offers a commitment to compassion, equity, and dedication, with opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive benefits package. The Department of Revenue administers state tax laws and collects taxes efficiently, aiming to provide reliable funding and information to communities. They prioritize employee success through training and engagement, fostering an environment that supports mental health and diversity.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with course work in accounting, economics, finance, business or public administration.
Requires prior experience equivalent to three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in accounting, economics, finance, or related area.
Requires the ability to successfully complete a tax compliance and fingerprint-based background check.
Requires the ability to use and secure a state issued mobile device, e.g., cellular phone, laptop computer, tablet, etc.

Nice To Haves

Four (4) years of experience using spreadsheets to perform cost studies and operational analyses and create reports.
Four (4) years of experience analyzing operations and developing process improvement recommendations.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet software.
Four (4) years of experience forecasting revenues and/or expenditures.
Four (4) years of experience developing policies and procedures.
Four (4) years of experience analyzing legislation.
Four (4) years of experience developing and/or maintaining databases, e.g., Microsoft Access or similar database software.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements budgets.
Monitors and reviews expenditures with amounts appropriated, planned and budgeted.
Reviews and approves Personnel Action Requests for compliance with approved policies.
Serves as project leader for the Department’s Fee Imposition Report and Public Accountability Report.
Compiles and analyzes staffing, expenditure and production data to prepare a variety of monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Performs special project assignments by compiling and preparing a variety of statistical data in report and/or chart format for the Chief Budget and/or Financial Officer for presentation to the Director, Chief of Staff, Governor’s Office of Management and Budget, the Auditor General, State Comptroller and the Legislative Committees.
Compiles, analyzes and reports performance data into the Illinois Performance Reporting System (IPRS).
Compiles and reports U.S. Department of Justice Equitable Sharing agreement activity.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.