Budget and Financial Analyst

Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Boston, MA

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Budget and Financial Analyst position at the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) involves supporting the preparation of budget requests and fiscal analyses for housing programs in Massachusetts. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders to manage administrative resources, track expenditures, and report on program performance. The analyst will also prepare regular reports for the Legislature and senior management, ensuring compliance with budget requirements and standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of current year spending plans and outyear budget requests for housing programs.
• Build budget requests and forecasts based on an in-depth review of caseload and demographic trends.
• Present back-up to forecasts clearly through graphs, charts, or tables.
• Provide accurate and timely responses to all queries within the budget process.
• Gather and assemble financial data and prepare spreadsheets or charts for presentation.
• Recommend modifications to budgets to keep agency spending within established guidelines.
• Meet regularly with the Budget Director and financial representatives to resolve spending variances.
• Prepare and submit regular reports to the Legislature on the status and performance of HLC programs.
• Assist the Budget Director as a liaison with external entities, including the Executive Office for Administration and Finance.
• Produce internal reports, including earmark coordination and ISA oversight, on a regular basis.
• Report spending actuals and projections on a monthly basis and more frequently as needed.
• Prepare the Overhead Cost plan to move funds from federal accounts to support agency overhead costs.
• Monitor agency spending requests for overhead and approve MMARS documents for administrative accounts.
• Enter OAF encumbrances and confer with management staff to provide information on program implementation.

Requirements

• At least four years of professional experience in business administration, management, or public administration with program management responsibilities.
• At least one year of supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Knowledge of MMARS and Commonwealth Information Warehouse.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Technically savvy with the ability to learn new programs quickly.
• Great attention to detail.
• Strong presentation skills, both in-person and virtually.
• Knowledge of Division of Housing Stabilization programs, policies, and systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.