Management and Budget Analyst

Salary : $51,350.26 - $84,727.93 Annually

Location : Leon County Courthouse - 301 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL

Job Type : Senior Management Full Time

Job Number : 079A-24

Department : Office of Financial Stewardship

Division : OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET

Opening Date : 12 / 17 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Pay Grade : 206

General Description of Duties

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

This is responsible professional and administrative work. An employee in a position assigned to this class analyzes current and past budgets, prepares and justifies budget requests, allocates funds according to County spending priorities, evaluates business and operating procedures to devise efficient methods of accomplishing goals and objectives; reviews amendments and transfers; and performs related financial and budget analysis as required.

NOTE : The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The Job Description Questionnaire (JDQ) reflects a more detailed description of the position. Neither the job description nor the JDQ constitutes an employment agreement. Both are subject to change as the needs of the County and requirements of the job change.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Participates in the preparation, analysis, and implementation of the annual operating / capital improvement budget in compliance with County Codes, policies, and the Florida Statutes. Interprets fiscal and economic trends and / or patterns. Confers with all levels of County government to ascertain needs and recommend solutions. Performs long range financial planning. Develops annual revenue.

Prepares economic analysis including financial forecast; in order to project, monitor, and propose financial options. Prepares, and analyzes financial reports to identify potential problems and significant trends and to insure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and / or policies. Prepares analysis or short term financial conditions. Provides for and maintains all budgetary accounts as a basic segment of the automated financial management system. Serves as lead in the development of significant work productions.

Evaluates and proposes fiscal policy. Assesses, and implements benchmarks and performance measures for local governments.

Participates on various committees and represents the OMB in a professional manner and in a manner supportive of County policy as well as OMB policy. Prepares various memoranda and reports.

OTHER IMPORTANT OR MARGINAL DUTIES

None.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, especially governmental accounting, auditing, and financial reporting. Knowledge of the principles and procedures of budget preparation. Knowledge of budgeting principles and terminology. Knowledge of microcomputer software applications such as Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of financial reporting practices. Ability to communicate ideas and findings clearly and concisely in written, oral and graphic forms. Ability to establish effective working relationships with officials and employees in various County departments. Ability to analyze trends from detailed records and factual materials.

COMPLEXITY OF WORK

The employee performs work under research, budgetary, and management guidelines that are generally applicable. The position requires a multi-disciplined background working with complex budgetary and analytical techniques and methods. Judgment is needed in situations which may not fall under a particular procedure or guideline. Also, judgment is needed to interpret results and analyze alternative courses of action. Work is affected by frequent changes in priorities and changes in local, state, and federal regulations. An individual must be able to carefully study changes and implement processes and procedures to ensure compliance. An individual must analyze data and situations and apply knowledge of practices to resolve issues.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMER CONTACTS

Work requires frequent contact with staff at all levels ranging from providing information to resolving employee issues. Contact is made with the Board of County Commissioners and County officials for the purpose of discussing the budget. Contact is also made with the citizens and the press.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS USED

Work is preformed through the use of a computer and various software programs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed mainly at a desk. This position requires an employee to sit regularly. The employee must occasionally lift and / or carry up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, and one year of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience; or successful completion of internship in Leon County Office of Management and Budget as a Management and Budget Analyst Intern.

Note : A MPA, MBA, CPA, or Certificate of Public Financial Management may be used to substitute for one year of the required work experience.

Necessary Special Requirements :

Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License and a favorable driving record where appropriate.

Selection Guidelines :

Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview, reference check, and drug testing.

NOTE : Automatic Progression : To help address retention efforts , automatic progression from a Management and Budget Analyst to a Sr. Management and Budget Analyst may apply. At the discretion of the Budget Manager or Division Director, employees assigned to the Management and Budget Analyst classification may be promoted to the Sr. Management and Budget Analyst classification based on performanceWhen vacancies occur, employees may be hired as either a Management and Budget Analyst, Sr. Management and Budget Analyst, or Principal Management and Budget Analyst based upon their training and experience and the needs of the program at the time of the vacancy.

FLSA STATUS : Position is exempt. Employee performs responsible professional and administrative work directly related to the management policies / general business operations of the County. Employee exercises independent judgment with regards to matters of significance.

Revision History : March 16, 2000; October 1, 2002; December 16, 2003; December 8, 2005; August 31, 2006; August 26, 2008; June 29, 2009; November 16, 2012.

Leon County Government offers an extensive benefit package for FULL TIME employees. EXECUTIVE LEVEL employee benefits are determined through contract negotiations. Below are some of the highlights.

• Medical Insurance-Employer and Employee Contributions
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Group Term Life Insurance-Employer Paid
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Legal Insurance
• Voluntary Individual Insurance Coverages with AFLAC & Colonial
• State of Florida Retirement Plan-Employer & Employee Contributions
• Voluntary 457(b) Deferred Compensation Savings for Retirement
• Retirement Savings Match-for-employees earning less than $50,000
• Annual Leave Accrual
• Sick Leave Accrual
• 3 Personal Days
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Loans At Work Program

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Salary : $51,350 - $84,728