Budget Analyst - Underfill

State of Nevada•Carson City, NV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nevada Department of Transportation’s (NDOT’s) Financial Management Division is hiring for a Budget Analyst as an underfill for a Senior Budget Analyst located in Carson City, NV. This position is responsible for assisting in the preparation of the department's executive and non-executive budgets. This role also conducts on-going financial analyses and projection of expenditures, revenues and programs. The Senior Budget Analyst prepares work programs and financial reports, allocates internal fiscal budgets, and participates in meetings to discuss budgetary matters and related financial concerns. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. Please note that this position is on-site and does not offer remote work options. Budget Analysts prepare and implement budgets and create biennial spending plans for a program or agency.

Requirements

Two or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties
Graduation from high school or equivalent education
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of: basic principles of organization and management; modern methods and principles of planning; and principles and techniques of data collection, analysis and evaluation.
Ability to: summarize complex data and present recommendations clearly; collect, analyze and organize information and develop sound and concise recommendations; write logical, grammatically correct reports and business correspondence; make oral presentations and answer questions regarding budget issues and expenditures; operate a computer to enter, retrieve, manipulate, format and present budget and position information; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Responsibilities

Prepare and control budgets for an assigned agency or major program.
Monitor budgets through review of audit reports, verification of compliance, and review of agency internal controls and performance levels.
Review and analyze budgets.
Analyze expenditures, monitor fiscal transactions, track expenditures and revenue, and monitor performance indicators.
Develop expenditure projections, narrative justification of programs, and detailed biennial spending plans.
Assist agencies in developing budget requests and long and short-range objectives, navigate the strategic planning process, and provide fiscal guidance.
Analyze budget requests and make recommendations regarding additions, deletions, and/or reductions.
Conduct statistical analysis and prepare written justification and summary statements for budget requests.
Allocate agency and/or program budget resources.
Control and oversee budgets and determine the necessity of work program adjustments.
Analyze, organize, and balance requests and review and make recommendations on work program changes.
Develop and maintain spreadsheets, databases, and tables and design and generate reports, charts, graphs, and related materials.
Project revenue and expenditures using trend analysis and statistical models and tools.
Review payroll allocations, work programs, and cash balances and analyze funding availability for proposed expenditures and staffing.
Ensure compliance with budgetary regulations, directives, policies, and limitations.
Perform related duties as assigned.