Budget Analyst

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position compiles data related to agency financial transactions and operations, revenues and expenditures. The Budget Analyst analyzes financial information concerning personnel, capital projects, supplies and equipment, professional services, and other expenses to determine budgetary requirements by function and activity. The role involves participating in surveys, studies, meetings, and legislative hearings concerning agency financial requirements, and providing assistance to agency managers and supervisors in preparing budget estimates and proposals. The analyst will also conduct research and analysis on proposed legislation or other factors affecting budget requirements, review revenue projections, match projected revenue to projected expenditures, and make recommendations concerning changes in program goals, workloads, staffing patterns, funds distribution, and other areas. Additionally, the position develops agency budget work programs, including justification, and prepares proposed legislation. The role requires engaging in collaborative tasks to further the objectives of both the department and the agency, and following the required OESC’s safety/security protocols. On-site attendance is an essential function of the position, as the role requires direct interaction with staff, clients, and on-site office resources.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, economics, accounting or finance; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in one of the above areas.
Proficiently using OESC’s standard software (Microsoft Office - Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and Teams), and the Internet, as well as proficiency to learn other software as needed.
Capable of lifting, carrying, and moving objects of up to 25 pounds.
Willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of organization and management; of public administration; of methods and techniques for conducting research and analysis; of various sources of revenue available to governmental agencies; of typical expenditures required to provide governmental services; of the principles and practices of governmental accounting and budgeting; of program evaluation techniques; of services which can be provided by other sources, including the private sector; and of the legislative process.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills expressing ideas clearly and concisely.
Ability to review and analyze financial data.
Ability to establish realistic budget goals.
Ability to organize and present facts and opinions accurately.
Ability to analyze and understand agency goals and objectives.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

Compiles data related to agency financial transactions and operations, revenues and expenditures.
Analyzes financial information concerning personnel, capital projects, supplies and equipment, professional services, and other expenses; determines budgetary requirements by function and activity.
Participates in surveys, studies, meetings and legislative hearings concerning agency financial requirements; provides assistance to agency managers and supervisors in preparing budget estimates and proposals; conducts research and analysis on proposed legislation or other factors affecting budget requirements.
Reviews revenue projections from appropriations, fees, taxes, tolls and other sources; matches projected revenue to projected expenditures; makes recommendations concerning changes in program goals, workloads, staffing patterns, funds distribution and other areas; identifies needs for changes in various sources of revenue.
Develops agency budget work programs, including justification; prepares proposed legislation.
Engage in collaborative tasks that further the objectives of both the department and the agency.
Follow the required OESC’s safety / security protocols.
On-site attendance is an essential function of the position, as the role requires direct interaction with staff, clients, and on-site office resources.