Budget Analyst

Senior Budget AnalystThe Division of Administration provides overall leadership and administrative support for all Divisions. The Division includes the Office of Director, Communications, Fiscal, Human Resources, IT, Legal and Legislative Affairs.Job DescriptionThe Senior Budget Analyst Job Duties include:Operating with considerable independence; responsible for identifying issues, investigating discrepancies, and resolving financial problems while supporting agency fiscal operations.Developing, managing, and monitoring operating, capital, and grant budgets to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and alignment with approved spending plans.Developing, managing, and monitoring program budgets, including allotments, cash flow, appropriations, expenditures, and encumbrances to ensure spending remains within approved targets.Developing grant budgets; performing fiscal monitoring of approved grants; maintaining quarterly and annual federal and state financial reporting; and completing grant closeout procedures.Why Work for the State of Ohio:At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. Our benefits package includes:Medical CoverageFree Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility periodPaid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per yearChildbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leaveEducation 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)*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.Qualifications4 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). -Or completion of undergraduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration; 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). -Or completion of graduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration; 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). -Or 12 mos. exp. as Budget Analyst, 63261. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.