Budget Analyst

Perform financial analysis of fiscal activities for the development and ongoing monitoring of the budget Participate in developing program definitions, goals and performance measures Coordinate strategic planning activities with departmental staff in conjunction with elected officials' goals, priorities and policies Coordinate all aspects of budget development within a department and between the division and programs Meet with department senior managers and staff to compile and analyze documentation regarding revenue, spending levels or staffing requirements Participate in identifying programs' current service levels Develop and maintain databases, spreadsheets and related management systems for budget development and administration Perform financial forecasting and prepare budget-related projections Perform cost control and containment analysis Monitor program delivery, expenditure and revenue reports Conduct research related to departmental, divisional and program budget and finance matters Perform financial analysis and make recommendations Develop forms and systems Assist in identifying financial system problems Prepare and present complex reports and analyses Provide information and training on financial management, planning, budgets, expenditures and revenue forecasting Developing and preparing budget documents, justifications and reports Developing budgetary procedures, policies and instructions Analyzing and making recommendations on financial or management issues Gathering, analyzing, verifying and consolidating information and statistical data needed in execution and presentation Researching, planning, forecasting, compiling, and summarizing data concerning personnel salaries and expenses and line-item information needed for execution Reviewing historical financial data and trends to prepare and validate budget estimates for programs Identifying and resolving a variety of financial and/or budget-related policy issues, questions and problems related to an organization's mission Entering relevant data from a variety of sources into forms, reports, and financial system Processing and analyzing financial data using IT systems Explaining and providing guidance to management and co-workers to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies and standards Making budgetary recommendations to management based on analysis and assessments of data, program assumptions, and realism of estimates Perform a wide variety of analytical duties connected with the review, analysis, and recommendation of the agency's budget Project and analyze the potential effects of budgetary actions on program viability and the attainment of program objectives Assess and report on the amount and timing of allotments of funds to agency components and programs Analyze financial and budgetary relationships to develop recommendations for financial and/or budget actions Monitor budgets with different sources and types of funding such as direct annual and multiyear discretionary appropriations, permanent indefinite mandatory authority, and transfers from other agencies Identify and analyze trends in the receipt, allocation, obligation, and expenditure of funds to ensure the annual financial plan is met on a timely basis, and funds are available and used effectively to support program objectives Tasks related to budgets, finance, or similar as required Requirements Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; Master's degree preferred 3-5 years of experience in budgeting, financial analysis, or related field Experience managing budgets across the full grant lifecycle (pre- through post-award) Experience working with federal funding streams and compliance requirements Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data management skills Proficiency in financial systems and data analysis tools Budget systems development and enhancement Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, budget development, and management, with a strong focus on compliance with federal funding requirements. Proficient in data management and financial systems to support effective budgetary decision-making. Highest-signal resume keywords Financial Analysis Budget Development Data Management Federal Funding Compliance Budget Systems Development Hard Skills Budgeting Financial Forecasting Cost Control Analysis Data Analysis Statistical Data Compilation Financial Reporting Program Performance Measurement Budgetary Procedures Development Financial Documentation Preparation Revenue Forecasting Soft Skills Analytical Skills Problem-Solving Communication Skills Collaboration Training and Guidance Industry Keywords Budget Management Grant Lifecycle Management Financial Compliance Program Viability Analysis Expenditure Monitoring Tools & Technologies Financial Systems Databases Spreadsheets Data Analysis Tools #J-18808-Ljbffr