Management and Budget Analyst

St. Johns County

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Management & Budget (OMB) is responsible for the facilitation, coordination, preparation, and monitoring of all County budgets. In addition, OMB analyzes and advises on financial management issues for the County to develop more efficient, innovative and effective methods of utilizing resources and personnel under the direction of the County Administrator. The Office of Management & Budget (OMB) is housed within County Administration in the County’s Administration Building on San Sebastian View. Our priority is to ensure the County’s long-term financial stability while continually improving communication with our Citizens and County partners. The Budget Analyst position must have experience performing financial analysis duties in support of the County’s budget development and financial management operations. The candidate will also be familiar with a centralized financial department and its purpose to facilitate budgetary/financial transactions with multiple County Departments.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a related course of study to the occupational field.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for five years.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position.
Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills to serve others.
Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.
Must be able to operate a computer.

Nice To Haves

May become eligible for “Senior” Analyst, at a pay grade 21, after serving three (3) years of continuous service in the Analyst position.
May become eligible for “Principal” Analyst, at a pay grade 22, after serving seven (7) years of continuous service in the Analyst position.
A Master‘s degree in a related field of study may substitute for two (2) of the required years of experience.

Responsibilities

Develops, analyzes, and executes county budget strategies and prepares the county budget, including the preparation and submission of legally required forms to various agencies; examines department budget estimates and proposals for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with established procedures, regulations, and organizational objectives.
Prepares and reviews county department and capital project budget amendments and Board of County Commissioners agenda items.
Maintains the county’s Capital Improvement Plan and debt financing strategy.
Develops and maintains databases and other analytical tools to assist in financial decision making; develops, maintains and utilizes financial forecasting and financial modeling; develops and maintains county program performance measure reporting and evaluations, mid-year budget reviews, fee schedules, county financial plan, and other reporting/website updates.
Reviews and interprets federal, state and local laws or regulations, the county administrative code, IRS code, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and other authoritative sources.
Assists county administration and provides oversight to departments with financial and budget management issues; assists county administration and county commissioners with public information issues; assists in the purchasing and request for proposal process and other contract management issues.
Monitors state and federal legislative proposals and projects the impact to the county.
Oversees and monitors the county’s compliance with federal and state grant management processes.
Analyzes and advises county administration and assigns departments on policy and management issues for the county to develop more efficient, innovative and effective methods of distributing limited financial and other resources among various departments and programs.
Assists in payroll management, position control, personnel budgeting, and the maintenance of an equitable pay system; develops county employee health care strategies as well as strategies for other employee benefits.
Monitors assigned department budgets; provides assistance in making transfers; reviews requisitions to determine availability of funds in budget accounts; ensures compliance with established procedures; assists departments in preparing proposals, agreements, resolutions, and agenda items.
Maintains a full-time presence on the job.
Performs other duties as assigned.