Budget Manager

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Frankfort, KY

1d•$5,990 - $7,333•Hybrid

About The Position

The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet’s mission is to improve Kentuckians’ quality of life by protecting land, air, and water resources and using natural resources in an environmentally conscientious manner. The Cabinet supports connecting families with nature, preserving Kentucky’s natural heritage, and advancing innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions that benefit the Commonwealth. The Budget Manager works in the Division of Financial Management, Capital Construction Branch, in Franklin County. The position analyzes and resolves Cabinet capital budget issues, works with the Cabinet’s six-year capital plan and biennial budget, and manages employees responsible for the branch’s daily operations. The position manages four employees, including budget specialists and federal program specialists, and oversees branch activities. The agency may authorize telecommuting up to two days per week and may modify or end that arrangement at any time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or qualifying professional experience substituted year for year.
Six years of professional experience in budget administration, financial analysis and/or forecasting, statistical analysis, accounting, financial auditing, or a related field.
Experience with eMARS, specifically capital account tracking and transactions.
Experience with eComm.
State budgeting experience.
Proficiency in Excel.
Understanding of construction project management.

Responsibilities

Manage a staff of four employees, including budget specialists and federal program specialists, and oversee branch activities.
Review and approve all capital construction eMARS transactions and SAS documents.
Coordinate the Cabinet’s six-year capital plan.
Keep management informed of financial impacts and concerns.
Analyze and resolve Cabinet capital budget issues and work with the biennial budget.