Budget Analyst

Job Board Title:
Budget Analyst

Post Date
4/9/2024

Expiration Date
4/23/2024

Details:
Hiring Range: $54,101 - $68,963
Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

The Budget and Management Services Department works to solve the biggest challenges in the City of Durham. We are innovators, managing City resources like they are our own, guiding the future of the City through strategic planning, and encouraging a culture of innovation and continuous improvement through special projects, partnerships and trainings. If innovating to solve challenges drives you, too, join our team in Durham!

Devoted to providing enterprise-wide coordination and preparation of the budget for the City including research, assessment, analysis, and evaluation of programs, expenditures, revenues and other fiscal analyses. This is an entry-level professional position assigned to the enterprise budget and management analysis function of the City. Decision-making includes selecting the method to address a problem or issue, subject to the constraints established by management objectives and direction.

Responsible for assisting with developing the annual budget, to include performing routine technical analysis, research and reporting; gathering and analyzing data; monitoring budgets; preparing cost-benefit analyses; performing special projects; and analyzing information to develop conclusions and recommendations.

Duties/Responsibilities
Develops the annual budget, to include performing routine technical analysis, research, and reporting; monitors budgets; and researches and assesses information related to programs and community needs.
Analyzes fiscal, management and productivity information; prepares cost-benefit analyses; analyzes data and develops conclusions and recommendations.
Prepares and reviews fiscal, technical and other documentation including reports, contracts, and agreements.
Ensures accuracy and completeness of work and compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
Coordinates City departments and external agencies; recommends collaborative solutions.
Collaborates with City departments to provide analytical information.
Leads and assists with special projects including process improvements, in-depth analyses, benchmarking, and strategic planning.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors degree in accounting, business or public administration, or directly related field OR equivalent experience.

One year of related financial or management analysis or internship experience.



Comments:
Benefits-General Full-Time Employees
11-12 paid holidays per year
12 standard work days of vacation per year
12 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 10.15% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year*
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans

Employer:
City of Durham

Address:
101 City Hall Plaza
Durham, NC 27701

Website:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/durhamnc