Budget Analyst

Ohio Department of Administrative Services • Columbus, OH

4h

About The Position

Are you ready to make an impact through numbers? As a Budget Analyst with the Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY), you’ll help ensure that vital programs—such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Child Care—are funded and managed effectively. Your work will directly support Ohio families and children by shaping how resources are allocated and monitored.
What You’ll Do
Plan and Manage Budgets: Assist in developing and implementing operating and capital budgets for DCY programs.
Analyze Financial Data: Research, evaluate, and project fiscal operations using advanced statistical methods and tools.
Ensure Compliance: Prepare federal budget reports, respond to inquiries, and address audit findings.
Collaborate Across Agencies: Work with the Office of Budget and Management, Legislative Service Commission, and other state entities.
Leverage Technology: Use systems like OAKS, OhioBuys, GMS, and Excel to maintain fiscal accountability and control.
Why Join Us
Meaningful Impact: Your work helps strengthen programs that serve Ohio’s children and families.
Professional Growth: Gain expertise in public finance, data analysis, and government operations.
Supportive Culture: Join a team that values problem-solving, innovation, and continuous learning.
What We’re Looking For
Knowledge of public finance, governmental budgeting, and fiscal management.
Strong analytical skills and ability to apply statistical methods.
Proficiency with financial systems and software (Excel, statistical tools).
Ability to define problems, analyze data, and make sound recommendations.
Pay Information
Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based on collective bargaining and legislative activity, there may be cost of living increases awarded annually. Additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.
Months of Employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 months

54 Months

66 Months

78 Months

Pay Range
OCSEA/ 32

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Hourly

$30.55

$31.88

$33.52

$35.15

$36.90

$38.70

$40.59

$42.62

Annual

$63,544

$66,310

$69,722

$73,112

$76,752

$80,496

$84,427

$88,650

Background Check Information
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
Status of posted positions
You can check the status of your application online be signing into your profile and clicking the “My Jobpage” tab to view completed submissions and submission details. If you have questions other than your applications status, please direct them to [email protected].
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3 yrs. experience in budgeting that included fiscal analysis, management & control (e.g., probability; linear regression; multiple variable regression; computer assisted regression analysis models; trend analysis; forecasting cost benefit analysis).

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration; 12 mos. exp. in budgeting that included fiscal analysis, management & control (e.g., probability; linear regression; multiple variable regression; computer assisted regression analysis models; trend analysis; forecasting cost benefit analysis).

-Or Completion of graduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration which included coursework in quantitative/statistical analysis (e.g., probability; linear regression; multiple variable regression; computer assisted regression analysis models; trend analysis; forecasting cost benefit analysis).

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Accounting and Finance

Requirements

• Knowledge of public finance, governmental budgeting, and fiscal management.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to apply statistical methods.
• Proficiency with financial systems and software (Excel, statistical tools).
• Ability to define problems, analyze data, and make sound recommendations.
• 3 yrs. experience in budgeting that included fiscal analysis, management & control (e.g., probability; linear regression; multiple variable regression; computer assisted regression analysis models; trend analysis; forecasting cost benefit analysis).
• completion of undergraduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration; 12 mos. exp. in budgeting that included fiscal analysis, management & control (e.g., probability; linear regression; multiple variable regression; computer assisted regression analysis models; trend analysis; forecasting cost benefit analysis).
• Completion of graduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration which included coursework in quantitative/statistical analysis (e.g., probability; linear regression; multiple variable regression; computer assisted regression analysis models; trend analysis; forecasting cost benefit analysis).
• equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Job Skills: Accounting and Finance

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing operating and capital budgets for DCY programs.
• Research, evaluate, and project fiscal operations using advanced statistical methods and tools.
• Prepare federal budget reports, respond to inquiries, and address audit findings.
• Work with the Office of Budget and Management, Legislative Service Commission, and other state entities.
• Use systems like OAKS, OhioBuys, GMS, and Excel to maintain fiscal accountability and control.

Benefits

• Meaningful Impact: Your work helps strengthen programs that serve Ohio’s children and families.
• Professional Growth: Gain expertise in public finance, data analysis, and government operations.
• Supportive Culture: Join a team that values problem-solving, innovation, and continuous learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level