Cdoc Budget And Policy Analyst III (Colorado Springs)

State of Colorado • Colorado Springs, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides technical and professional assistance to management and staff in the preparation of the annual budget request. The position analyzes and formulates responses to questions from the Office of State Planning and Budgeting and the Legislature regarding the annual budget request. The position prepares and tracks the allocations of the budget appropriation. The position provides budget and change request preparation training. The position uses cost analysis techniques to tailor existing funding guidelines to meet changing agency program requirements. The position provides guidance to the business managers. Primary job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Prepare and submit the DOC's annual budget request document to be presented to the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) to be included in the Governor's annual budget request to the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) and the Legislature by reviewing, analyzing, refining and formulating budget proposals to include program analysis; Calculate line item costs (personal services, operating, lease, start-up, etc.) and work with senior budget staff in preparing budget schedules to be included in the budget request documents. Assist senior budget staff in responding to OSPB/JBC questions on specific budget requests; Assist with subprogram and facilities staff in development of change requests. Prepare financial schedules and cost analysis for assigned change requests. Ensure final CDOC budget document is completed for distribution; Approve CORE operating Expense Budgets; Attend budget reviews for facilities and subprograms throughout the state and coordinate any budget summits. Develop the budget summit presentations; Recommend changes in budget requests or program guidelines to reflect changes in legislative requirements; Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Seven (7) years of professional experience in budget analysis, budget development and implementation, policy development and implementation, public or private sector management or administration (including budget formulation, execution and analysis)
• Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, and personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.
• Financial analysis techniques, including research techniques and analysis of operations and programs
• Mathematics, including statistics, sufficient to be able to perform a variety of calculations
• Planning and Evaluation - organize work, set priorities, determine resource requirements; determine short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations or parts of the organization; monitors progress, evaluate outcomes
• Independently adapt, interpret and apply written guidelines, precedents and standardized work practices to a variety of unprecedented or problematic situations
• Establish and maintain working relationships with both internal and external customers – other employees, organizations and the public
• Utilize the principles and practices of effective and persuasive communication to elicit information, negotiate problem resolution and/or garner support for various programs
• Excellent customer service/interpersonal, oral and written communication, and proofreading skills
• Established expert proficiency in position-related office technologies, especially Microsoft Office
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing
• Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position.
• Successfully pass all modules of the six-week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension , relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics
• Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics
• Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security
• Willing and able to travel
• Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule
• TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire
• Successful completion of a background investigation is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE) accounting system
• Prior experience developing budgetary requests for a large multi-division operation
• Graduate course work in Public Administration
• Experience supervising professional employees, population projections, contract negotiations
• Experience writing fiscal notes, decision items, and supplemental requests
• Prior experience in government budgeting functions, to include, but not limited to: allocations, appropriations, and analyzing and/or projecting expenditures

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit the DOC's annual budget request document to be presented to the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) to be included in the Governor's annual budget request to the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) and the Legislature by reviewing, analyzing, refining and formulating budget proposals to include program analysis
• Calculate line item costs (personal services, operating, lease, start-up, etc.) and work with senior budget staff in preparing budget schedules to be included in the budget request documents
• Assist senior budget staff in responding to OSPB/JBC questions on specific budget requests
• Assist with subprogram and facilities staff in development of change requests
• Prepare financial schedules and cost analysis for assigned change requests
• Ensure final CDOC budget document is completed for distribution
• Approve CORE operating Expense Budgets
• Attend budget reviews for facilities and subprograms throughout the state and coordinate any budget summits
• Develop the budget summit presentations
• Recommend changes in budget requests or program guidelines to reflect changes in legislative requirements

Benefits

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Paid life insurance
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree