883495-BUDGET ANALYST C-SES - 40022002
About The Position
FloridaCommerce is hiring a full-time Budget Analyst in the Selected Exempt Service to support the Finance & Administration team in Tallahassee, Florida. The position assists the Chief of Budget Management with assigned program budgets and allotments throughout the fiscal year, reviews financial and budget documents, and helps ensure compliance with applicable appropriations and budget requirements. The analyst develops and monitors operating budgets, prepares budget amendments and adjustments, produces financial and rate reports, and supports program staff in analyzing results and taking corrective action. The position also contributes to legislative budget work, including the Long-Range Program Plan, Legislative Budget Request, Schedule I, legislative analyses, and required reports. It responds to internal and external inquiries and performs other duties as assigned. FloridaCommerce describes its work environment as fast-paced and emphasizes critical thinking, prioritization, responsiveness, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The position is based at the agency’s main office in downtown Tallahassee.
Requirements
- Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and procedures.
- Knowledge of methods for reviewing and analyzing financial data.
- Knowledge of basic mathematics.
- Ability to develop and recommend budgetary revisions.
- Ability to review, analyze, and evaluate financial data.
- Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to conduct detailed analysis and management critiques of budget requests.
- Ability to assist in preparing and examining legislative budgets.
- Ability to conduct financial management analysis.
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Chief of Budget Management in managing assigned program budgets and allotments throughout the fiscal year.
- Review and approve or disapprove documents submitted to Budget Management, including MFMP requisitions, Personnel Action Forms, contract documents, and FCO invoices; verify budget and rate availability and address issues.
- Assist in developing approved operating budgets by gathering estimates and requests, communicating policy and procedure changes, and reporting potential issues to the Chief of Budget Management and Chief Financial Officer.
- Input allotments into FLAIR.
- Monitor and analyze budget activity to ensure compliance with the General Appropriations Act, non-operating budget authority, and released appropriations.
- Prepare external budget amendments and internal budget and FLAIR adjustments as needed and within applicable deadlines.
- Serve as secondary analyst for budget entities assigned to other Budget Management staff.
- Prepare monthly budget/expenditure and rate reports, assist program staff with analysis, and recommend corrective action as appropriate.
- Prepare ad hoc analyses as requested.
- Participate in preparing the Long-Range Program Plan (LRPP) and Legislative Budget Request (LBR).
- Review issue narratives and enter approved issues and related narratives into LAS/PBS; review items uploaded to the Florida Fiscal Portal.
- Assist with required reports and schedules, including the LRPP, Capital Improvement Plan, Schedule I, and manual exhibits and schedules.
- Assist in responding to requests from the Executive Office of the Governor or Legislature and prepare amended issues and schedules as required.
- Prepare Schedule I for assigned trust funds and enter data into LAS/PBS after receiving information from Financial Management, ensuring that funds balance in all columns.
- Monitor assigned legislative activities; prepare bill analyses, research and analyze legislative issues and proposals, prepare projected impact statements, and help compile reports recapping session activities.
- Respond professionally to internal and external customer requests, issues, and concerns regarding assigned budget entities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental options
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
- Nine paid holidays and a personal holiday each year
- Annual and sick leave benefits
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program, subject to eligibility
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Fee Waivers at participating Florida colleges and universities
- Ongoing comprehensive training
- Career growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
