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State of Florida · 1 week ago

BUDGET ANALYST II - 55000236

Tallahassee, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$66K/yr - $80K/yr

The State of Florida Department of Transportation is seeking a Budget Analyst II to serve as a key financial advisor for assigned Districts and Central Office units. This role involves conducting in-depth budget analysis, coordinating statewide processes, and providing data-driven recommendations to executive leadership.

Government Administration

No H1B

Responsibilities

Act as the Budget Coordinator for assigned Districts and Central Office units

Conduct in-depth budget analysis, identifying trends, variances, potential risks, and provide strategic recommendations

Analyze and ensure that budget authority is accurately consumed and maximized

Prepare analytical monthly and ad hoc budget status reports, interpreting trends and forecasting potential impacts to inform Executive Staff and District Budget Coordinators

Coordinate the submission of the annual Legislative Budget Request (LBR) for assigned areas

Analyze and evaluate submissions for technical accuracy, completeness, alignment with departmental priorities, and provide recommendations to leadership

Conduct return on investment analysis of programs, issues, and operations

Input issues into the statewide automated Legislative Appropriations System/Planning and Budgeting Subsystem (LAS/PBS)

Analyze large data sets for management

Coordinate, organize, process and track Work Program and Budget amendments for the Budget Office

Provide technical expertise and analysis of proposed amendments, and identify or propose amendments that support strategic needs and departmental fiscal objectives

Efficient processing of allotment transfer requests and recommend strategic, data-driven corrective actions

Oversee the accurate and timely development and processing of allotment transfer requests, including the posting of transfers within the Florida Accounting Information Resource Subsystem (FLAIR)

Contribute to the creation, maintenance, and accuracy of a Master Allocation Table (MAT) for all budget units within the Department

Analyze the MAT and related datasets to develop informed recommendations that support optimized resource allocation

Monitor and reconcile department balances to the budget ledger

Conduct scenario-based data analysis upon request including rate

Manage rate data methodologies in response to policy changes

Review draft legislation to determine operational and fiscal impacts, identifying risks, opportunities, and strategic considerations for departmental leadership

Prepare bill analyses and recommend actions to ensure timely disposition of policy initiatives

Qualification

Budget analysisLegislative Budget ProcessFinancial managementLAS/PBSMicrosoft Office SuiteProblem-solvingEffective communicationRelationship building

Required

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers

Knowledge Of The Legislative Budget Process

Knowledge Of The Department's Work Program

Knowledge Of Financial management principles and best practices

Knowledge Of The Legislative Appropriations System/Planning and Budgeting Subsystem (LAS/PBS)

Skills In The use of computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel, with the ability to analyze data using pivot tables and vertical lookup tables)

Ability To Understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Ability To Utilize problem-solving techniques

Ability To Make detailed analyses and management critiques of budget requests

Ability To Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments

Ability To Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing

Ability To Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others