DOS - BUSINESS CONSULTANT I - 45000604

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

About The Position

The Business Consultant I is a highly responsible planning and budgeting position in the Bureau of Budget and Planning, within the Division of Administrative Services. The role provides direct support to the Budget Office and division staff on complex administrative and budget responsibilities, requiring confidentiality, critical thinking, initiative, attention to detail, and professional interaction with others. The position performs budget analyst duties for assigned programs and supports budget preparation, monitoring, analysis, and planning activities.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, public administration, or a related field; an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in one of these fields may substitute for the required experience.
Knowledge and use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Knowledge and use of LAS/PBS Mainframe and Web, FLAIR, RDS, PEAS, and BAPS.
Knowledge and use of the Internet to access legislative and other online information.
Knowledge of State budgeting and legislative processes, including related terminology and concepts.
Ability to analyze financial data and written information and propose solutions to complex problems.
Ability to communicate and explain complex concepts verbally and in writing.
A Level 2 criminal background check, including fingerprint submission, is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Microsoft Office Suites, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Experience using Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Knowledge of State of Florida budget development, legislative processes, and amendment processes.
Experience using Florida's budgeting systems, including LAS/PBS and SAPS.
Experience with budget planning and preparation techniques, reviewing and analyzing financial data, and developing or recommending budgetary revisions.

Responsibilities

Perform budget analyst responsibilities for assigned programs.
Assist with preparation of the Legislative Budget Request (LBR), Schedule I documents, and other related financial documents for assigned areas.
Monitor approved budgets for assigned programs and verify the accuracy of FLAIR allotments reflecting approved budget changes.
Analyze and prepare budget amendment requests, including uploading them into the Budget Amendment Processing System (BAPS).
Input allotment information into FLAIR.
Provide administrative support for the Budget Office.
Maintain and update the Budget Office calendar, schedule key budget meetings, and oversee deadlines during Legislative Session, LBR, and Long-Range Program Plan (LRPP) processes.
Send Legislative Session meeting invitations with meeting materials, agendas, and documentation related to the Department's bills.
Prepare and review salary projections and analyze budget projections prepared by assigned programs.
Carry out year-end and startup activities for assigned programs.
Participate in analyzing the fiscal impact of legislation concerning assigned programs.
Participate in compiling and reviewing information required for the LRPP.
Create PDF files and organize manual schedules for uploading in the required format for LBR and LRPP on the Florida Fiscal Portal.
Assist the Regulatory Program Budget Manager and other staff with budgetary needs.
Perform other related duties as required.