Budget & Policy Analyst

$70,476 - $96,305/Yr

Matc - Madison, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Madison, WI

Educational Services

About the position

Madison College is currently seeking a full-time Budget & Policy Analyst. This position is responsible for performing centralized, district-wide budget administration for all of Madison College's funds and units, with a focus on the capital and debt service funds. The analyst will prepare and manage budgets and information within the College's financial and budget systems, aid in the resolution of budgetary issues, model long-term financial scenarios, and support the College leadership's decision-making processes. This includes making recommendations to executive leadership, the President, and the Board of Trustees. The role requires a strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity, reflecting the College's mission, vision, and values. The analyst will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure that budgetary decisions align with the College's goals and serve a diverse student population. The Budget & Policy Analyst will provide organizational and budgetary analysis and advice to support assigned units and college-wide resource allocation decision-making. This includes completing and maintaining long-range financial analyses of all funds, identifying internal and external budget pressures, and developing alternatives to address or mitigate their impact. The analyst will also prepare, monitor, and analyze major and minor capital project budgets and fiscal transactions for College-wide projects. Additionally, the analyst will respond to information requests, provide budget system training, and monitor annual operating, technology services, and capital budgets to provide managers and executive leadership with accurate financial information. This position is a full-time, exempt, hybrid role, requiring three days on campus and two days remote, with core office hours from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The work schedule may be flexible with manager approval. Madison College offers a generous benefits package, including vacation, holidays, health, vision, dental, and life insurance options, as well as participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).

Responsibilities

• Provides organizational and budgetary analysis and advice to support assigned units and support college-wide resource allocation decision-making.
• Completes and maintains long-range financial analyses of all funds with a focus on operational, capital and debt service funds.
• Identifies internal and external budget pressures and develops alternatives to address or mitigate their impact.
• Prepares, monitors, and analyzes major and minor capital project budgets and fiscal transactions for College-wide projects.
• Provides short-term and long-term financial and non-financial analysis to aid in the preparation of an annual budget.
• Independently completes technical calculations for college-wide budget development, including capital budgets, technology services, utilities, insurance, and others.
• Assists in developing the annual budget document, ensuring it meets all WTCS and statutory requirements.
• Prepares general operating budget guidelines for college budget managers.
• Reviews College budget policies and practices for improvement opportunities and develops process improvement recommendations.
• Responds to information requests, provides budget system training, and monitors annual operating, technology services, and capital budgets.
• Manages and supports routine processes, including maintenance of the College's position management database and budget management.
• Develops reports and presentations for internal and external audiences, including budget managers and executive leadership.
• Analyzes the College's financial and programmatic operations through time-series and comparative data analysis.
• Evaluates the fiscal condition of operations, identifies adverse patterns, and conducts regular briefings for the Budget Director.
• Acts as a subject matter expert in the development of analytic tools that support the college community in understanding and managing their budgets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in budgeting or financial analysis.
• Skill in communicating effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated skill in communications and human relations with diverse populations.
• Professional working knowledge of public sector budgeting and fiscal regulations.
• Skill in interacting and communicating across the organization.
• Demonstrated skill and competency in the use of information systems and data analysis software, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence and prioritize multiple demands.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential information professionally.
• Skill in financial analysis and reconciliation, including synthesizing complex information.
• Knowledge of research principles and experience in policy development and fiscal planning.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with PeopleSoft or Workday ERP systems.
• Knowledge of governmental budgetary principles and procedures.
• Experience in higher education budgeting processes.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) participation