Budget and Policy Analyst I

About the position

At its core, the Department of Budget and Management Services provides budget review and policy analysis to top decision makers throughout the City organization, functioning as an internal consultant to departments and leadership. The successful candidate will participate in the analysis of departmental budgets, the review and analysis of the fiscal impact of new and redevelopment projects, research and evaluation of policies and alternatives, development and summarization of financial information for communication with leadership and citizens, and recommendations on revenue. The work is challenging and provides a great level of flexibility and autonomy while also requiring collaboration with staff at all levels of the organization. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills; be self-motivated, and clearly demonstrate critical thinking ability. They also must have a strong understanding of local and regional economic conditions and how those might influence or affect the City over time.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, evaluate, and effectively recommend budget requests, appropriations, and adjustments to determine availability of funds and impacts on the budget.
• Carry out all aspects of Operating and CIP Budget reviews and development, and effectively recommend regarding less complex City agencies and programs.
• Serve as a member of City teams as needed.
• Identify sources for further research, conduct basic research, collect and analyze data to assist in the preparation of annual budget documents, reports, revenue/expenditure forecasts, and program evaluations.
• Assist in the development of revenue manuals, and Operating and CIP instruction manuals.
• Enhance analytical skills to execute progressively responsible assignments.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Demonstrated critical thinking ability
• Strong understanding of local and regional economic conditions