Senior Budget Analyst

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

6d • $35 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Children and Youth is hiring a Senior Budget Analyst to manage public funds supporting programs for children and families across Ohio. The position provides financial expertise and strategic recommendations to support agency operations, regulatory compliance, and effective management of state and federal resources. Work includes budget development, financial forecasting, grant and fund management, expenditure monitoring, and fiscal reporting.

This is a permanent, full-time, classified position in the agency’s Columbus office. The employee works on-site daily. Core operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; with supervisory approval, start times may range from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The listed work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Travel may be required as needed.

Compensation begins at $34.53 per hour. The posting describes a wage progression, with advancement to the next step after six months and annually thereafter, subject to applicable collective bargaining and legislative activity. The position is represented by OCSEA.

The Ohio Department of Children and Youth promotes positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs. The agency describes its work environment as offering public-service work, benefit options, and flexible work-life balance.

Requirements

• Four years of budgeting experience including fiscal management and control involving quantitative or statistical analysis, such as probability statistics, regression analysis, trend analysis, forecasting, or cost-benefit analysis; or an accepted education-and-experience alternative.
• Alternatively, completion of an undergraduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration, or business administration and 24 months of qualifying fiscal management and control experience involving quantitative or statistical analysis.
• Alternatively, completion of a graduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration, or business administration and 12 months of qualifying fiscal management and control experience involving quantitative or statistical analysis.
• Alternatively, 12 months of experience as a Budget Analyst, classification 63261, or equivalent minimum class qualifications.
• Must provide own transportation for travel as needed, or have a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle.
• Final candidate must undergo a criminal background check.
• Applicants must pass any applicable selection device required for the position.
• Supplemental-question responses must be supported by work experience or education listed on the civil service application.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor operating and capital budgets, allotments, and appropriations supporting agency programs and priorities.
• Prepare biennial budget requests, annual allotments, and other budget-related submissions.
• Analyze financial, programmatic, and historical data to develop budget recommendations, funding estimates, and cost projections.
• Monitor federal grants, awards, contracts, and reimbursements for compliance with budgetary and funding requirements.
• Prepare financial reports, budget projections, and required documentation for state and federal agencies.
• Review and approve purchasing requests in OhioBuys.
• Use OAKS, OhioBuys, Excel, and other financial and analytical tools to manage data, track performance, and support fiscal operations.
• Collaborate with program staff, agency leadership, OBM, LSC, JFS, and other stakeholders.
• Identify budget risks, audit concerns, compliance issues, and financial trends that affect agency programs.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums covered after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid vacation, personal and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed