Budget Analyst

Office of Fiscal & Monitoring Services

The Office of Fiscal and Monitoring Services (OFMS) Fiscal Services Division is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring all the Agency's budget activities. This encompasses the biennial budget process, annual budget implementation, and projecting federal budget estimates. The Division is also responsible for the management of the Agency's revenue, disbursements and financial obligations as well as performing daily federal cash draws, reconciles and reports on federal grant status. Learn more about the Office by visiting the ODJFS OFMS webpage.

What You’ll Do

The primary purpose of this position is to prepare, maintain, monitor, and analyze fiscal grant activity for funds awarded by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Labor (DOL), and US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

In this position you will,

• Prepare and maintain chart of accounts related to federal grants.
• Ensure grant revenues & expenditures are uniquely tracked pursuant to financial & grant award reporting requirements.
• Reconcile grant revenue and expenditures to state budgets.
• Analyze available cash and ensure grant spending does not exceed period of availability.
• Prepare, analyze, and report results of grant and federal fund status reports.
• Assist with federal cash draw downs and federal reporting of expenditures.
  
  

This position requires attention to detail and the ability to analyze large data sets, cash flow, reconciliation of fiscal data, expenditures, and budget reports. You will routinely communicate with Office management, federal and state auditors, and ODJFS fiscal teams, effective and clear communication and problem-solving skills is essential. Knowledge of the state’s Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS) and federal systems is a plus.

Schedule: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Travel: Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid drivers license.

PN(s): 20038789 / 20044222

Option 1

The ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following:

3 yrs. experience in budgeting that included fiscal analysis, management & control (e.g., probability; linear regression; multiple variable regression; computer assisted regression analysis models; trend analysis; forecasting cost benefit analysis).

OR

Option 2

Completion of undergraduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration; 12 mos. exp. in budgeting that included fiscal analysis, management & control (e.g., probability; linear regression; multiple variable regression; computer assisted regression analysis models; trend analysis; forecasting cost benefit analysis).

OR

Option 3

Completion of graduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration which included coursework in quantitative/statistical analysis (e.g., probability; linear regression; multiple variable regression; computer assisted regression analysis models; trend analysis; forecasting cost benefit analysis).

OR

Option 4

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Tips For Your Application

When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.

Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohio’s OSCEA, Pay Range 32. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $29.23 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.

Pay Range 32

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Step 9

Hourly

$29.23

$30.51

$32.08

$33.64

$35.31

$37.03

$38.84

$40.78

$42.81

Annual

$60,798

$63,461

$66,726

$69,971

$73,445

$77,022

$80,787

$84,822

$89,045

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 months

54 Months

66 Months

78 Months

90 months

Organization

Job & Family Services

Agency Contact Name and Information

odjfscareers@jfs.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Mar 6, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

29.23

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills

Budgeting, Data Analytics, Accounting and Finance, Communications, Research

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data, Problem Solving, Written Communication

Agency Overview

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

• Public Assistance
• Workforce Development
• Unemployment Insurance
• Adult Protective Services
• Child Support
  
  

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world!

Guiding Principles

• We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
• We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.
• We get better at what we do everyday.