Budget Analyst 4

$56,311 - $73,677/Yr

State of Georgia - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

101-250 employees

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Budget Analyst position at the Georgia Department of Public Health involves managing, developing, preparing, analyzing, and revising complex budgets for various programs. The role requires a thorough review of budgetary requests and financial trends, providing recommendations to management based on detailed analysis. The analyst will also serve as a budget expert, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations while contributing to the agency's mission of protecting public health in Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes agency budgeting and accounting reports/requests to maintain expenditure controls.
• Analyzes or develops policy and budget-related initiatives.
• Makes recommendations based on analysis.
• Assesses financial data to determine the resources required to implement a program, or to analyze trends.
• Examines budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
• Produces comprehensive analytical reports.
• Requests budgetary codes, track physical inventory or record/audit expenses, or document use of funds and adherence to budget allocations.
• Reviews, interprets and writes policies and procedures associated with budget and other financial matters.
• Serves as budget expert for agency or multiple programs and develop reports for agency, OPB or other government entities.
• Supervises the budget preparation, auditing, records management and related operations.

Requirements

• Associate degree in accounting, business/public administration, or finance from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of fiscal analysis job-related experience; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Budget Analyst 3 (FIP012) or equivalent position.

Benefits

• Workplace flexibility
• Opportunities for continuous learning and development
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Career longevity
• Hands-on working culture