BUDGET ANALYST - FISCAL SERVICES OPERATIONS - Public Health

Tarrant County • Tarrant County, TX

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About The Position

The Budget Analyst supports the Public Health Department in the planning, preparation, analysis, and oversight of departmental budgets. Depending on the level, this role may range from performing professional entry-level budget work to serving as a senior resource responsible for complex analysis, cross-division coordination, and project leadership. Analysts at all levels contribute to supporting departments, analyzing financial data, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring compliance with County policy and budgetary guidelines. Progression through levels is based on a combination of experience, performance, demonstration of required competencies, and departmental needs. This position has no supervisory responsibilities with the exception of a level IV Budget Analyst.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Level I (Entry Level): One (1) year of experience in finance, accounting, or budgeting, preferably in local government finance or public administration.
• Level II (Intermediate): Two (2) years of experience in finance, accounting, or budgeting, preferably in local government finance or public administration.
• Level III (Advanced): Three (3) years of experience in finance, accounting, or budgeting, preferably in local government finance or public administration.
• Level IV (Senior/Lead): Five (5) years of experience in finance, accounting, or budgeting, preferably in local government finance or public administration, and one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to stay organized and know how to prioritize the workload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Analytical skills.
• Understanding of cost accounting, budgeting principles, and financial analysis; advanced knowledge required at higher levels.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program area.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Experience in local government finance or public administration.
• Advanced analytics or system-enhancement experience (higher levels).

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, evaluates, and monitors departmental and grant budgets.
• Monitors program revenue, expenditures, grants, and other public health funds to ensure alignment with county, state, and federal policies.
• Monitors expenditures and identify variances; provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Prepares recurring and ad-hoc budget reports, financial summaries, and data analysis for department leadership.
• Estimates program costs and forecast revenues and expenditures; support financial planning efforts.
• Analyzes accounting data to determine funding needs for programs and initiatives (higher levels may lead these analyses).
• Reviews grant contracts and fiscal documents for budgetary compliance.
• Supports implementation or improvement of budget systems and processes; senior levels may lead enhancement projects.
• Participates in special projects and assignments; senior levels may coordinate or oversee project teams.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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