Budget/Management Analyst 2

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a unique position in state government that combines public policy with public finance. Budget Management Analysts (BMAs) maintain a portfolio of state agencies, boards or commissions. BMAs review agency budget and policy requests and make recommendations to OBM leadership and to members of the Governor’s office in developing the state’s $100+ billion budget. This position also includes monitoring the day-to-day finances of their assigned state agencies, working with the State Controlling Board, researching public policy, and oral and written presentations. The BMA position provides for steady career advancement and has served as the entry point for many leaders in Ohio state government.

Requirements

• 36 months training or 36 months experience in public budgeting or finance.
• Or completion of undergraduate major core program in public or business administration, public policy, finance, economics, resource management or related area; 12 months work experience in public budgeting or finance.
• Or completion of graduate major core program in public or business administration, public policy, finance, economics, resource management or related area.
• Or 12 months as Budget/Management Analyst 1, 63221.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Accounting and Finance skills.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Confidently make clear and coherent recommendations in group settings with executive level staff.
• Have an ability to work independently while meeting team goals and needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a portfolio of state agencies, boards or commissions.
• Review agency budget and policy requests.
• Make recommendations to OBM leadership and to members of the Governor’s office in developing the state’s $100+ billion budget.
• Monitor the day-to-day finances of assigned state agencies.
• Work with the State Controlling Board.
• Research public policy.
• Make oral and written presentations.
• Analyze budget requests, budgetary and programmatic data to identify trends, variances, and potential concerns.
• Think critically and draw valid conclusions regarding the impact of state programs.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

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