0000009978.Senior Budget/Policy Analyst.Office Of Budget And Evaluation

Dallas County • Dallas, TX

15h

About The Position

The Senior Budget/Policy Analyst facilitates the policy and decision-making process of the Budget Office. The role analyzes complex budgetary, managerial, and staffing problems and proposes solutions; maintains in-depth knowledge of assigned departments; monitors budgetary appropriations; and produces budgets and related reports. The analyst acts in the absence of the Budget Officer and coordinates the work of junior analysts. The position supervises one or more Budget and Policy Analysts.

Requirements

• Education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related field of study.
• Three years of professional work-related experience in budget or financial management.
• Skill in using standard software applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex issues relating to the County’s budget, financial matters, or departmental operations and provide recommendations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of departmental operations to enable early identification of problems.
• Prepare written memorandums relating to analysis efforts.
• Prepare and monitor line-item budgets for assigned departments.
• Prepare interim reports related to financial and operational matters.
• Attend meetings as assigned by the Budget Office or as deemed necessary to accomplish other tasks.
• Supervise the work product of junior staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior