Budget Analyst IV - Performance Management

$80,999 - $87,680/Yr

City of Houston - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Budget Analyst IV in Performance Management will be responsible for developing and implementing a system to monitor citywide performance measures through an outcome-based budgeting process. This role focuses on aligning the City's resources with results that matter to citizens, ensuring effective budgetary decisions, and providing strategic recommendations based on performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a system to monitor citywide performance measures using an outcome-based budgeting process.
• Assist with the implementation process of outcome-based budgeting, including system and process design.
• Coordinate with department staff to develop and update performance measures.
• Review, monitor, and analyze departmental performance measures compared to the annual operating budget.
• Research and analyze industry best practices for outcome-based budgeting implementation.
• Participate in the design, selection, and implementation phases of the new budgeting system.
• Assist in the strategic alignment of resources and performance tracking to ensure compliance with the City's goals.
• Provide documentation and reports on performance measures assessments to management.
• Analyze budget requests and funding allocations to ensure alignment with performance measures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Four years of professional experience in finance, budget analysis, economics, or a closely related field.
• A Master's Degree may substitute for two years of experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Effective problem solving, presentation, and coaching skills.
• Advanced Excel skills to manipulate extensive data sets and produce reports.
• Strong financial analytical ability and interpersonal skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a high volume fast-paced environment.
• Critical thinking for concise and effective management reporting.
• Lean and Six Sigma training and certification.
• Prior public sector experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities