Budget Analyst
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Posting Date
04/05/24
Application Deadline
04/19/24
Pay Range
Full Range: $65,000 - $84,240 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Office of Budget and Finance
About The Position
Do you have strong analytical skills and enjoy working with numbers? Are you interested in public service and being a critical part of the 4.4-billion-dollar budget process for Maricopa County? We are looking for high achievers who will take the initiative and collaborate with our team to move our department forward.
As our next Budget Analyst, you will provide strategic budgetary planning and support for the preparation and maintenance of Maricopa County’s overall budget throughout the fiscal year. As a Budget Analyst, you will see the global view of the budget process and collaborate with professionals from over 50 departments to ensure our fiduciary responsibilities are met for the residents of Maricopa County.
About Us
We achieve results through innovation and critical thinking. The mission of the Maricopa County Office of Budget and Finance is to provide timely and accurate information by utilizing our expertise to delivery reports and analysis to the Board, County leadership and other stakeholders, so they can make fiscally responsible decisions. Come join a team that asks “why” and gets the job done!
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purposeTuition reimbursementExceptional work-life balanceOpportunities for growth and development within Maricopa CountyLow-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsPaid vacation, sick time, and parental leaveExtensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discountsEmployee discounts for goods and servicesMaricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field requiredTwo years of professional experience in budgeting or financial managementAn equivalent combination of post secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis
We Also Value
Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, or related field preferred
Job Contributions
Prepare budget development and consolidation documents, including budget baselines, analysis reports, recommendations, agreements, and research reports Perform budget administration services, including monthly forecast analysis, position management analysis, and board agenda item review Review, analyze, and make recommendations concerning funding requests for new or expanded programsMonitor, report, and evaluate results of the program and other performance measuresConsult with departments on long-range forecasts of revenues, expenditures, demands for services, and other business issuesReview state and federal legislation for County financial impacts
Working Conditions
Hybrid work schedule that requires access to a computer and high-speed internetTravel may be required in and around Maricopa CountyRequires working standard business hours Monday through FridayMay be required to work after-hours, on weekends, or on holidays as needed during the months of the budget cycleLimited availability for vacation use from January to June Work is routinely performed in an office environment, which may require long periods of sitting, reading, and typing
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be consideredConsideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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