Description
Position Summary
Under general direction of the Director of Budget and Financial Analysis and the Auditor-Controller, leads Agency budget process and participates in complex, sensitive, and detailed analytical work in the areas of budgets, finances, program operation and economic, regulatory and administrative policy. Performs other position-related duties as assigned.
The Budget unit has a Professional Development Program which allows consideration and appointment of eligible candidates at the appropriate position level. The unit has the following position levels: 1) Senior Budget Analyst, and 2) Principal Budget Analyst.
Senior Budget Programs Analyst: - $136,032.00 - $164,403.20
Principal Budget Programs Analyst: - $143,249.60 - $173,160.00
Essential Responsibilities
- Leads Budget Team in the annual budget process and takes a lead role in performing annual long-term financial projection
- Performs a wide variety of complex financial analysis, including financial forecasting, revenue projection, revenue analysis, modeling and cost/benefit analysis
- Performs and leads special studies for the District as well as coordinates assigned activities with other District departments, divisions, and outside agencies
- Analyzes financial impacts of District plans, facilities, services, operations, expenditures, funding programs, and strategies for Board, staff and public
- Leads the preparation of the District’s budget including baseline projections, goals, objectives and performance measures
- Work with other managers to assist in preparing the departmental budgetary requests, ensures accuracy and timely completion
- Maintains and tracks the Budget issues in the Financial Systems that includes Budget Transfers, Budget Adjustments, and Monthly Budget Reports
- Takes the lead on examining current program operations and makes recommendations to management on efficiency and effectiveness improvements
- Reviews and creates contracts as needed as well as provides technical assistance to staff on financially related policies, procedures, and requirements
- Analyzes existing and proposed administrative financial policies and procedures
- Performs regular and year-end budgetary analysis for management and the Board of Directors
- Leads and works closely with analysts in other departments
- Assists in examining all fiscal analysis performed on decisions before the Board of Directors for clarity and accuracy
- Must maintain confidentiality of District information at all times
- Plans, coordinates, researches, and prepares reports for special studies such as impact on revenues, cost reduction, and operating and capital budget analysis
- Performs complex administrative and financial analyses, including problem identification, selection of methodology, evaluation of alternative solutions, and presentation of findings to management
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with District employees, customers, vendors and all others contacted during the course of work using principles of excellent customer service
- Performs additional related duties as assigned
- Regular and reliable performance and attendance is required
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