State of Tennessee · 2 weeks ago
BUDGET ANALYST 2* - 01062026-73973
Davidson County, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$49K/yr - $73K/yr
1+ years expThe State of Tennessee is seeking a Budget Analyst 2 to assist in the development and administration of departmental budgets. This role involves analyzing financial data, preparing budget requests, and monitoring revenue and expenditures to ensure compliance with budget policies.
AgricultureChildrenEducationGovernmentHealth Care
Responsibilities
Analyze financial data to prepare revenue and expenditure forecast and assembles fiscal and statistical data for use in budgetary evaluations and budget hearings. Analyzes budget for special projects to ensure availability of funds and evaluates the cost
Prepares annual budget request in accordance with Finance and Administration budget guidelines. Prepares periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs and budgeted revenues to actual revenues
Analyzes monthly departmental budgeting and accounting extracts to maintain expenditure and revenue reports. Prepares special financial reports as required and approves or denies purchases such as equipment
Gathers current period expenditures and revenues through electronic format to provide accounting reports. Visits field offices to assist with budgetary needs as necessary
Analyzes assigned business unit’s budget requests to ensure conformance with budget policies and guidelines. Assists in the development, submission, and administration of the department’s operating budgets for assigned business units
Monitors departmental revenue collections and expenditures for accuracy on a monthly basis. Monitors the availability of funds in the division’s budget and explains budgetary processes to departmental staff as needed. Creates salary administration plans to determine the effect on the budget. Drafts requests for budget revision and recommends approval
Use spreadsheet software, computers to enter, access, and retrieve financial data. Creates charts and graphs using computer spreadsheets to illustrate technical reports, enhance efficiency and maintains files of budgetary information
Develop and maintain budgeting databases, explain budgetary processes and prioritize tasks ensure deadlines are met in a timely manner. May assist in training and mentor less experienced professional staff on budget preparation and provide technical assistance
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to one year of full-time professional budget analytic experience
Qualifying full-time professional experience in analytic work may be substituted for the required education, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of four years
Graduate coursework in business administration, public administration or other related acceptable field may be substituted for the required experience; (36 quarter hours or 24 semester hours is the equivalent of one year of graduate coursework)
One year of experience as an Analyst 1 in the budget analytic assignment, with the State of Tennessee
A valid driver's license
For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations
Company
State of Tennessee
State government is the largest employer in Tennessee, with approximately 43,500 employees in the three branches of government.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Hugh Hale
Chief Information Officer, TennCare
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