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Budget Analyst II/III

Salary

$56,807.00 - $89,408.00 Annually

Location

MI, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

20230413203103OCFOJS

Department

Off Chf Financial Officer

Division

Budget Development & Exec

Opening Date

06/10/2024

Closing Date

6/27/2024 10:13 AM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

7100-Senior Accountants Analysts and Appraisers As

• Description

• Benefits

Description

Be a Part of the City You Love!

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Office of Budget division is accepting applications for Buget Analyst II/III position.

Position Summary

The Office of Budget is seeking to fill one or more Budget Analyst II/III positions for the Budget Planning and Analysis team. Budget Analysts II/III are intermediate level professionals within the City of Detroit Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office of Budget, that perform a wide range of analytical, technical, and advisory functions relating to the formulation, presentation, enactment, and execution of the City’s Budget and Four-Year Financial Plan. Key responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: conducting analyses and making recommendations concerning City Government and other city Agency operating and capital budgets; analyzing agency budgets and preparing reports, memos and presentations; providing ongoing support to Department Heads and Managers to ensure accuracy and completeness of requests and analysis; assisting with departmental training; and making recommendations based on cost-benefit, program, and policy analyses to ensure efficient and optimal operations and use of funds. The incumbent will advise Office of Budget leadership on financial, policy and program issues that impact the City of Detroit’s operations and capital investments.

The Office of Budget provides budget management, planning, and analysis services to advance the City’s goals and ensure fiscal stability. It oversees all aspects of the City’s annual budget and four-year financial plan, including revenue forecasting and economic analysis, development of the Mayor’s proposed budget, presentation and negotiation of the budget with the City Council, implementation of the budget after adoption, establishing and enforcing budgetary and position controls, and monitoring the budget to ensure continued fiscal balance.

Examples of Duties

• Reviews and analyzes agency budgets and prepares reports, memos, presentations, and other budget documents to support the development of the annual Budget and Four-Year Financial Plan for the City of Detroit.

• Analyzes program, performance, policy and financial goals in the context of budget formulation, and makes recommendations to ensure efficient and effective use of City resources.

• Assists with the preparation of budgets using actual financial and operational results, historical data, and trend analysis; Verifies completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures, rules, and regulations.

• Develops productive working relationships with City agencies and departments, and with financial staff throughout the Office of the Chief Financial Officer.

• Uses ERP Cloud applications to help formulate the annual Budget. Training is provided on all specialized systems.

• Partners with City Agencies to oversee the development of multi-year operating and capital plans, reserve forecasts, and long-range financial strategies.

• Implements, monitors, and ensures compliance with financial and operational performance measures. Identifies and advises on budget overruns, revenue shortfalls, and other financial problems by agency.

• Performs financial and cost-benefit analyses to compare operating programs, review financial requests, or explore alternative financing methods.

• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of the specific functional area(s) acquired through structured on-the-job and classroom training sufficient to do intermediate-level work such as:

• Analyze and evaluate changes in program plans and funding and their effect on performance, policy, and budget milestones

• Communicating analysis, options, and recommendations to leadership to support budget decision-making processes.

• Developing subject-matter expertise in agency operations, programs, revenue sources, and goals, and leveraging that understanding during budget formulation and execution.

  Skill in:

• Applying knowledge of financial and budgetary concepts, policies, precedents, goals, objectives, regulations, principles, practices, laws, regulations, guidelines, and methods

• Public policy, program, cost-benefit, and/or performance analysis

• Superior use of Microsoft Excel (e.g. Formulas, Pivot Tables, Vlookup, Hlookup, other functions, charts, tables) and Microsoft PowerPoint

• Superior communication and presentation skills

• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with personal contacts in a business-like, customer service oriented manner, and maintain favorable public relations

• Presenting concise financial and operational information (orally, written, and/or using PowerPoint or Word) to a variety of audiences

  Ability to:

• Manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

• Develop relationships with staff level counterparts and facilitate effective conversations with senior leadership across City government.

• Provide guidance concerning the legal and regulatory aspects of the acquisition and use of funds for program and administrative purposes

• Advise City Agencies, Finance staff, and other officials on requirements for the preparation, documentation, and submission of budget requests

• Effectively analyze, quantify, research, and communicate financial and non-financial topics

• Analyze and interpret fiscal, accounting and other data and reports

• Perform confidential assignments

• Choose the right analytical methods and techniques to solve a problem quickly.

• Identify, synthesize and evaluate budget related issues and assignments, consolidate information from a variety of sources and select appropriate analytical approaches

• Collect, quickly interpret and analyze information from a variety of sources, apply criteria, draw conclusions and develop recommendation, guidelines and polices

• Routinely generate ideas for process innovation.

• Understand cost-benefit and business case analyses, and to synthesize and summarize the key elements of that analysis for senior leadership

• Learn and use new systems and tools for budget and financial management, communications, and workflow management

• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing

• Interact effectively with senior leadership, subordinates, department personnel, and others with tact and diplomacy

• Work as part of a team

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify for the Budget Analyst II Position:

For the Budget Analyst II Position:

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major course of work in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, public affairs, public policy, public management, public finance, statistics, economics, mathematics, political science, or a closely related field.

Experience

At least two (2) years of professional experience in reviewing, analyzing, developing and monitoring budgets or performing general accounting functions in a large governmental or private organization.

OR

Applicants with a master’s degree in a discipline such as Accounting, Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, and any other appropriate and related courses of study meet the minimum experience required for Budget Analyst II.

For the Budget Analyst III Position:

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major course of work in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, public affairs, public policy, public management, public finance, statistics, economics, mathematics, political science, or a closely related field.

Experience

At least three (3) years of professional experience in reviewing, analyzing, developing and monitoring budgets or performing general accounting functions in a large governmental or private organization.

Budget Analysts must demonstrate proficiency with integrated word processing and spreadsheet functions.

Equivalency

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 70%

• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%

• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points

• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

  LRD: 04/22/2024

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

• Dental

• Vision

INSURANCE

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

• Sick Leave

• Vacation

• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

• At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

• At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

• An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

Agency

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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