Budget Manager (Operations & Policy Analyst 4)

$10,161 - $82,812/Yr

Department of Early Learning and Care - Salem, MA

Full-time - Manager

Salem, MA

10,001+ employees

About the position

The Budget Manager (Operations & Policy Analyst 4) position at the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care is a permanent role focused on managing the agency's biennial budget, which amounts to approximately $1.4 billion. This position is crucial for ensuring the effective execution and monitoring of the budget, which supports early learning programs for children and families in Oregon. The role involves supervising a team within the Budget Unit and requires a strong understanding of public sector budgeting and finance principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, execution, and monitoring of the Department's biennial budget.
• Act as a Budget Manager for the Budget Unit, assigned by the Budget Director.
• Prepare and maintain tracking spreadsheets and documentation for the agency's budget.
• Supervise and review the work of approximately 5 staff members within the Budget Unit.
• Direct and administer the development, execution, and reporting of DELC's agency biennial budget.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Finance, or a related degree.
• Five years of professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work related to budget management.
• Experience with public sector budgeting and finance principles, preferably in Oregon.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in creating and utilizing customized finance and budget reports.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to balance competing demands and make objective recommendations.
• Experience organizing and managing financial documents and information.
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information communicated by management and customers.
• Experience monitoring and managing budgets across multiple funding types, including federal funds.
• Proven ability to think strategically and solve complex budget-related challenges.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for employees and qualified family members.
• Basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability options.
• Deferred compensation savings program and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care expenses.
• 11 paid holidays per year and 3 paid Personal Business Days.
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program for qualifying federal student loan payments.