Senior Budget Analyst

Senior Budget AnalystThe Senior Budget Analyst performs complex financial and policy analysis to support the City's budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning. In this role, you will evaluate departmental budget requests, develop revenue and expenditure forecasts, assess the fiscal effects of policy and operational decisions, and lead cross-departmental projects that inform City leadership.As a Senior Analyst, you will:Analyze proposed capital, personnel, operating, and maintenance expenditure budgetsIdentify problems, propose solutions, and make recommendations based on data analysisReview financial plans, budget proposals, contracts, and policy documents to identify fiscal and operational impactsMonitor and analyze budget expenditures, operational issues, and financing needsMaintain accurate records, prepare detailed reports, and create presentations of dataPrepare reports, dashboards, and presentations that communicate financial findings and recommendations to City leadershipDevelop multi-year revenue forecasts; prepare and analyze financial reports and statistical dataAssist with the development and preparation of the annual budget and the Annual Comprehensive Financial ReportConduct organizational and fiscal studies and recommend improvements to policies, processes, and resource allocationLead complex projects involving cost allocation, fiscal-impact analysis, capital planning, and related financial initiativesCoordinate data collection and project activities with other departments, boards, and external entitiesRemain up to date on all policies affecting budgetary, fiscal record-keeping, and data management proceduresRemain knowledgeable on all pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulationsOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsWe value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related area of studyFive years of full-time professional experience in budgeting, financial analysis, or a related fieldPreferred QualificationsThe following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.Experience working in a municipal government environmentExperience using PeopleSoft FinancialsExperience using SharePoint, including building and maintaining listsExperience using WorkivaAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills, including, but not limited to, complex formulas, pivot tables, data validation, and data analysisBenefitsWorking for the City of Colorado Springs is rewarding! Please visit the City of Colorado Springs' Total Rewards Site for additional benefits information.