Senior Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst

The purpose of this class is to assist in complex analysis which attribute to daily operations and the development of the annual County Budget.

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Assists in the development and coordination of the annual County operating budget, including preparation of revenue projections and expenditure forecasts.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of the County's capital budgeting plan.
• Examines budget submissions for completeness and accuracy.
• Leads complex revenue and expenditure forecasting, including trend analysis and long-term projections.
• Conducts in-depth review of departmental budget requests and follows up directly with departments to resolve detailed or sensitive fiscal issues.
• Works closely with the Finance Manager on assigned projects, financial modeling, and strategic budget initiatives.
• Takes the lead on budget meetings and project discussions with departments and leadership.
• Develops detailed financial models to evaluate operational changes, new programs, and funding scenarios.
• Identifies financial risks and develops recommendations to address potential shortfalls or overages.
• Provides high-level analysis to support executive decision-making.
• Coordinates complex or countywide budget matters that require collaboration across multiple offices.
• Reviews and interprets financial data to provide clear guidance to departments on corrective actions when needed.
• Serves as a lead point of contact for assigned departments during the budget development process.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on fund accounting structure and interfund transfers.
• Researches and makes recommendations on budgetary issues.
• Prepares financial and statistical reports.
• Reviews and analyzes County contracts for renewal and submission to the Commissioner's Court.
• Reviews and updates budget policies and procedures.
• Prepares reports for the yearly County cost allocation plan.
• Develops performance measures, including workload efficiency and effectiveness measurements, benchmarks, and standards for the County Department for the Annual Budget Book.
• Analyzes department budgets to maintain expenditure controls.
• Prepares the annual Program Budget Book for submission to the Government Finance Officers Association for the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.
• Assists in the development of the County's capital improvement plan and strategic plan.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Requires two years of experience in budget management, auditing, government accounting, general finance operations or closely related experience.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects. The work is typically performed in an office.

Emergency Preparedness Tier Level: 4

Special Certifications and Licenses: None.