Budget Analyst 1 or 2

The City of Madison's Finance Department is seeking a qualified Budget Analyst to join our team. The Finance Department’s Budget and Program Evaluation section is responsible for developing the City’s annual capital and operating budgets, conducting ongoing budget monitoring, and analyzing the fiscal impact of local legislation and policies. The team consists of four (4) Budget Analysts and a Manager. Each Budget Analyst works with a portfolio of City agencies as a liaison to the budget process and other fiscal analysis projects. We are seeking team-oriented candidates who thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. In addition to our primary responsibility of developing the City's annual operating and capital budgets, the Budget and Program Evaluation section is focused on process improvement, collaboration, and supporting City-wide initiatives to align financial resources with City values and priorities. The Analyst selected for this position will have the opportunity to participate in work related to these exciting initiatives, such as efforts to integrate racial equity and social justice in budget development.

The Analyst selected for this position will be assigned a portfolio of City agencies and will lead all phases of the budgeting process for these agencies, including budget development, monitoring, and fiscal analysis of proposed legislation. Analysts may also be assigned ad-hoc projects, such as developing budget transparency tools and modeling budget scenarios for long-range planning.

The position is posted as a Budget Analyst 1 or 2. The selected candidate will be hired based on their qualifications and experience. A Budget Analyst 1 is an entry-level position. A Budget Analyst 2 would perform the same duties as a Budget Analyst 1 with more independence and will be responsible for more complex analysis projects.

Starting salary range for Budget Analyst 1 is $70,899.40 - $83,478.98

Starting salary range for Budget Analyst 2 is $76,903.32 - $91,258.70

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

Key responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with agency staff to establish budget targets
• Reviewing agency budget requests and evaluating fiscal and operational impacts of scenarios
• Communicating budget development guidelines and policies to agency stakeholders
• Providing technical assistance to agencies on budget development and monitoring, including assistance using the City’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) software (training will be provided)
• Preparing budget documents for publication using multiple software applications (including Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and other applications)
• Writing memos that communicate complex financial information in a clear, concise manner for a general audience

Minimum Qualifications

Budget Analyst 1

• One (1) year of experience in any of the following fields: budget development and monitoring, accounting, business administration, data analysis, non-profit or grants management, operations, public policy, or a related field; AND
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar software, including the ability to use basic formulas

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• Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree with coursework and/or internships demonstrating basic training in relevant topics (e.g. accounting, business administration, economics, finance, public administration, public policy)

Budget Analyst 2

• Two (2) years of experience in any of the following fields: budget development and monitoring, accounting, business administration, data analysis, non-profit or grants management, operations, public policy, or a related field; AND
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar software, including the ability to use formulas, format large datasets, and conduct analysis
• Familiarity with database systems or ERP software preferred.

Interested applicant can apply online at the City of Madison website.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.