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NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago

Budget/Legislative Analyst - Office of the Independent Budgate Analyst - 588 (Unclassified)

City of San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$160K/yr - $175K/yr

5+ years exp

NEOGOV is associated with the City of San Diego, which is the eighth largest city in the United States. The Budget/Legislative Analyst role involves reviewing legislative items with fiscal or policy impacts, providing analysis and recommendations to the City Council, and monitoring the implementation of the budget.

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Responsibilities

Review and analyze all City legislative items that have a financial and/or policy impact

Prepare analytical reports to the City Council and Council Committees to provide clarification on complex issues, identify potential unintended consequences, and make fiscal and policy recommendations

Review and analyze the annual fiscal year budget, identify budgetary and policy implications, and develop recommendations for potential revisions based on IBA analyses, community input, and City Council priorities

Monitor items such as, City’s infrastructure improvement needs and capital financing plans; departmental budgets, needs, and outcomes; and implementation of citywide plans to achieve specified goals and objectives

Present reports and analysis to the City Council or Council Committee including but not limited to analysis of the annual fiscal year budget, weekly docketed legislative items, and proactive research projects and Council requests for analysis

Respond to inquiries from Council members, Council staff, and members of the public

Represent the Office of the Independent Budget Analyst in policy-level discussions with top City officials, including the Mayor, City Attorney, City Auditor, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Department Directors; and

Participate in public outreach to educate the public and stakeholder groups on the budget process

Qualification

Quantitative analytical abilitiesMunicipal budgeting experiencePublic policy knowledgeData analysis toolsWritten communication skillsVerbal communication skillsPolitical acumenAttention to detailTeam collaborationInitiative

Required

Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or any other related field (an advanced degree is preferred but not mandatory)

Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in or closely related to government finance, budgeting, or operations. Experience in a state or municipal government is highly desirable

Experience demonstrating the applicant possesses most of the qualifications listed below

Preferred

Strong quantitative analytical abilities, including a thorough understanding of common data analysis tools and programs

Familiarity with municipal budgets, public policy, and financial systems

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail

Ability to communicate complex and technical information in a simple, clear and straightforward manner, including the use of graphs and tables as needed

Ability to communicate effectively to different audiences, including elected officials, various levels of City management, and members of the public

Ability to comprehend technical details and understand how they relate to and impact the 'big picture'

Interest in municipal activities and services, and how they impact the community

Strong business and political acumen to work effectively with high level administrators and elected officials

Highly ethical and objective, with the ability to navigate in a political environment without being political

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment where you will sometimes need to juggle multiple priorities with tight time constraints

Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment on various group reports developed by the Office

Energetic and motivated with the ability and desire to take initiative