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Department of Finance · 5 days ago

PRINCIPAL PROGRAM BUDGET ANALYST I

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$9,574/mo - $10,867/mo

The Department of Finance is looking for a Principal Program Budget Analyst I to serve as the primary contact with various departments and to develop expert fiscal and program knowledge. This role involves advising on budget decisions, conducting program analysis projects, and monitoring program implementation.

CommunitiesFinanceFinancial ServicesGovernment

Responsibilities

Develops expert fiscal and program knowledge in assigned area

Identifies policy and program issues on which program analysis projects should be initiated

Works with the department(s) to which assigned in preparation of the Governor's Budget

Consults with line program managers regarding program

Advises the Director of Finance and Governor's Office on decisions relating to the program budget and proposed legislation

Has final authority to approve a wide range of financial documents that require Finance approval

Carries out program analysis projects, using a variety of analytical techniques to evaluate program effectiveness and program alternatives

Serves as a resources person in assigned program area to assist other staff conducting program analyses

Monitors program implementation

Qualification

Budget preparationAnalytical techniquesPublic finance knowledgeFI$Cal systemAnalytical skillsProblem resolutionWorkload managementWritten communicationInitiativeInterpersonal skillsVerbal communication

Required

Knowledge of, and experience in the preparation, justification, and analysis of budgets

Excellent written communication skills and ability to pay attention to detail when reviewing work of subordinates to effectively meet the objectives of management and the Administration

Strong analytical skills and experience resolving complex problems or issues

Ability to plan, assign, organize, monitor and project workload to meet work demands

Ability to take initiative; work independently; work under pressure to meet deadlines and easily adapt to changing priorities

Ability to develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships across all levels of government

Ability to analyze, present ideas and information through effective verbal and written communication

Knowledge of principles, practices, and trends of public finance and governmental budgeting and accounting; program budgeting techniques; and knowledge of the state budget and legislative processes

Ability to use a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex governmental budgeting and managerial problems

Knowledge of the budget portion of the FI$Cal system