Senior Budget Analyst

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Independently or as a lead worker, plan & implement the capital/operating budget, agency office/section/division budgets & allotments. Research, analyze, project, perform & monitor fiscal/budgeting activity for assigned division, subdivision, or specific areas of responsibility. Assist in preparation, evaluation, & implementation of annual, biennial & departmental operating & capital budgets for fiscal programs & areas of responsibility. Assist with accounts payable functions, budgets & payroll projections, allowable costs, administrative planning, etc.; Prepare budgetary evaluations & discuss budget concerns or problems with appropriate managerial staff. Review & analyze legislation, administrative code, & policy changes to assess fiscal impact; Ensure compliance with Ohio Revised Code (ORC), federal regulations, & agency policies. Utilize financial systems & software (e.g., Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS), Business Intelligence (BI), Excel, etc.) to create, analyze, & maintain routine, complex & specialized financial reports & statements.

Requirements

4 yrs. experience in budgeting that included fiscal management & control involving use of quantitative/statistical analysis (e.g., probability statistics, linear regression, multiple variable regression, computer assisted regression analysis models, trend analysis, forecasting cost benefit analysis).
completion of undergraduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration. AND 24 mos. exp. in fiscal management & control involving use of quantitative/statistical analysis (e.g., probability statistics, linear regression, multiple variable regression, computer assisted regression analysis models, trend analysis, forecasting cost benefit analysis).
completion of graduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration AND 12 mos. exp. in fiscal management & control involving use of quantitative/statistical analysis (e.g., probability statistics, linear regression, multiple variable regression, computer regression analysis models, trend analysis, forecasting cost benefit analysis).
12 mos. exp. as Budget Analyst, 63261.

Responsibilities

Plan & implement the capital/operating budget, agency office/section/division budgets & allotments.
Research, analyze, project, perform & monitor fiscal/budgeting activity for assigned division, subdivision, or specific areas of responsibility.
Assist in preparation, evaluation, & implementation of annual, biennial & departmental operating & capital budgets for fiscal programs & areas of responsibility.
Assist with accounts payable functions, budgets & payroll projections, allowable costs, administrative planning, etc.
Prepare budgetary evaluations & discuss budget concerns or problems with appropriate managerial staff.
Review & analyze legislation, administrative code, & policy changes to assess fiscal impact
Ensure compliance with Ohio Revised Code (ORC), federal regulations, & agency policies.
Utilize financial systems & software (e.g., Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS), Business Intelligence (BI), Excel, etc.) to create, analyze, & maintain routine, complex & specialized financial reports & statements.

Benefits

Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
Free Parking!
Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path!
Daycare On-site!
Cafeteria On-site!
Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )