Fiscal and Management Analyst

City of Chula Vista•Chula Vista, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position coordinates and participates in the City's budget development processes, including budget review and analysis, short-term and long-term fiscal forecasting, and development of budgeting systems. It also participates in complex City-wide studies related to operational and fiscal analyses. The Fiscal and Management Analyst performs highly complex City-wide analytical and administrative work, differing from Senior and Principal Management Analyst classes which focus on departmental work. The current vacancy is in the Finance Department and will focus on high-level budget and fiscal management. The ideal candidate will have experience in a public agency performing fiscal management and analysis, including budget preparation, developing and monitoring annual operating and capital budgets, and cross-departmental project management.

Requirements

Five years of increasingly responsible experience in quantitative and fiscal analysis, computer and statistical modeling, and budget development.
Training equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or a related field.
Knowledge of principles and practices of public finance.
Knowledge of principles and practices of public budget preparation, analysis, and administration, including expenditure control and revenue projection.
Knowledge of principles and practices of budgeting systems, financial analysis, computer modeling, and cost-benefit analysis.
Knowledge of principles and practices of strategic and financial planning.
Knowledge of principles, methods, and practices of fiscal projections and their application to municipal budgeting and finances.
Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluations.
Knowledge of Federal and state legislative processes and funding practices related to local government.
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Knowledge of advanced mathematical, financial, probability, and statistical concepts.
Knowledge of principles and practices of modern office methods and procedures.
Knowledge of computer equipment and software applications related to area of assignment.
Knowledge of principles of grant administration and management, including grant reporting and adhering to grant rules and requirements.
Ability to analyze budget and technical reports.
Ability to interpret and evaluate staff reports, laws, regulations, and codes.
Ability to observe performance and evaluate staff.
Ability to analyze work papers, reports, and special projects.
Ability to identify and interpret technical and numerical information.
Ability to develop and analyze operational and technical policies and procedures.
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
Ability to work with complete discretion and confidentiality.
Ability to implement the use of computer software programs and hardware pertinent to areas of specialization.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Ability to manage competing priorities.
Ability to organize workload to ensure responsibilities are carried out in a timely manner.
Ability to perform the most complex work in area of assignment.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree in a related field is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and participate in the City's budget development processes, including short-term and long-term fiscal forecasting.
Participate in highly complex financial analyses and budgetary planning.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate the preparation of the City's annual budget and update processes.
Review the work of departmental staff involved in the analysis, development, and evaluation of City programs and services.
Provide technical assistance to departmental personnel.
Provide specialized budget-related systems, policy, and procedural training and assistance to City staff at all levels.
Coordinate citywide grant reporting and compliance requirements on behalf of the City, working with individual departments.
Ensure grant spending complies with all applicable program rules.
Implement and manage the Grants module in the City’s ERP system.
Investigate, interpret, analyze, and prepare recommendations related to improvements of budgeting, management, and fiscal information systems.
Monitor and analyze City expenditures and revenue.
Analyze and evaluate the fiscal impact of development activities.
Review, analyze, and evaluate staff reports and Council agenda statements to ensure budget priorities are properly executed.
Prepare and present recommendations related to new budget appropriations.
Coordinate and participate in the development and implementation of computerized fiscal forecasting models for both short and long-term uses.
Analyze and monitor program revenues.
Assist with the development and implementation of City-wide long-term goals, policies, procedures, and strategic plan initiatives.
Analyze, interpret, and provide appropriate guidance on City policies and procedures to the public, City officials, and City personnel.
Develop and evaluate program goals, objectives, and performance indicators.
Assist department managers with using automated work systems to improve productivity and measure program and organization effectiveness.
Design, plan, and participate in productivity improvement studies.
Provide recommendations for improving operational efficiency.
Coordinate and participate in department studies requiring complex statistical and fiscal analyses.
Provide fiscal knowledge and expertise to various City departments and committees.
Provide complex analysis and evaluation of proposed labor contracts.
Participate in confidential labor negotiations with various employee bargaining units and/or represent the City on other negotiating teams.
Monitor, supervise, and evaluate the work of consultants providing financial services to the City.
Prepare requests for proposals for consulting services.
Conduct or coordinate special projects and assignments relating to grant-in-aid, legislative policies, community relations programs, inter-agency projects, City construction projects, or as assigned.
Represent the City at community, interagency, and professional meetings as required.
Make presentations to the City Council and City boards and commissions.
Provide highly complex staff assistance to the Budget and Analysis Manager and the Finance Director.
Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and perform highly complex, administrative, and analytical work in City-wide financial operations.
Review and analyze the work of departmental staff to determine the accuracy of fiscal calculations and aid in resolving operational and administrative issues.
Participate in the selection of assigned staff.
Provide and coordinate staff training.
Conduct performance evaluations.
Create schedules and facilitate time off requests.
Work with subordinates to correct deficiencies, implement performance improvement plans, and implement disciplinary procedures.
Provide staff assistance to senior management.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
Perform other duties related to this position as assigned.