Budget Analyst

Title: Budget Analyst

State Role Title: 19031

Hiring Range: $59,000

Pay Band:

Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Location: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Agency Website: jyfmuseums.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Finance Department/Budget Team Overview and Objectives

Develop and manage the Foundation's budget by setting financial goals and allocating resources effectively across departments, projects, and initiatives. Lead the strategic planning process, helping to define the Foundation’s financial and operational goals in the context of its mission and vision. Ensure all budgetary and financial planning activities follow Board policies, government regulations, and any applicable legal requirements.

Job Duties
To provide agency budget development, execution of operating & capital budgets and Biennium planning. The position manages and coordinates internal budgets within the agency, ensuring alignment between departments, divisions and affiliates. Position acts as the primary finance liaison for the Museum Operations Division, working directly with the Senior Director of Museum Operations and Education to develop and implement budget strategies that align with division goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of budget planning principles, including formulation, evaluation, and execution, ensuring effective financial management and resource allocation

• Demonstrated strong predictive analytical skills in conducting cost-benefit analyses, solving complex problems, and providing clear, actionable takeaways that support effective decision-making for the Budget Manager.

• Given the multiple responsibilities involving financial transactions, grant management, and compliance, the ability to maintain attention to detail is crucial to ensure accuracy and prevent financial errors or mismanagement.

• Proactively identifying issues, such as discrepancies or potential budget impacts, and finding solutions quickly to maintain financial stability is key to this role.

• Proven ability to coordinate multiple budgets in alignment with agency objectives, collaborate with program managers, and review budget proposals for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.

• Highly detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Proven ability to prepare accurate financial statements and comprehensive written reports.

• Proficient in automated accounting software and highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint).

• Preferred knowledge of state government operations, including budget and finance policies and procedures, along with experience in the non-profit sector.

Additional Considerations

College degree in business, public administration, or a related field; equivalent experience or training may be helpful in this position.

Extensive experience in budget management, financial planning, fiscal administration, and accounting.

Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia accounting procedures.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Lee Ann Shelhorse

Phone: 757-253-4553

Email: leeann.shelhorse@jyf.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.