Budget Analyst
Chesapeake, Virginia
Employer: City of Chesapeake
Industry: BUDGET
Salary: $57000 - $76000 per year
Job type: Full-Time
If you are detail-oriented, have a passion for data analysis and you are known for your outstanding analytical and customer services skills, do not wait and apply NOW for this great opportunity!
Do you want to work for the best run City in Virginia? If you are detail-oriented, have a passion for data analysis or public policy and are known for your outstanding analytical and customer services skills, we would love for you to apply for an opening in our Budget Department! The City of Chesapeake is seeking applications for the position of Budget Analyst. While experience in local government budgeting is preferred, this position is also open to early-career candidates. The ideal candidate demonstrates intellectual curiosity and is willing to work independently to find solutions to complex problems.
The Analyst will join a talented and innovative Budget staff in a City with a reputation for being stable and well-managed. The Budget Department supports over 40 City departments to develop an annual operating budget and CIP which in total exceed $2 billion. The Analyst would have an opportunity to forge relationships with a portfolio of assigned departments and make recommendations based on analysis to City leadership.
Requires a bachelor's degree in business, accounting, economics, public finance or a related field. Requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience. Master's degree in a related field is desirable. Hiring salary $57K to $76K DOQ /E. The City will compensate for experience in government, especially at the local level.
Typical tasks:
This position is open until filled. First review of applications is June 26, 2024: interested candidates should apply immediately.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, business, economics, public finance, or a closely related field. Prefer candidates with a policy analysis background and with strong quantitative analytical skills.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this position requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-terms department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
Do you want to work for the best run City in Virginia? If you are detail-oriented, have a passion for data analysis or public policy and are known for your outstanding analytical and customer services skills, we would love for you to apply for an opening in our Budget Department! The City of Chesapeake is seeking applications for the position of Budget Analyst. While experience in local government budgeting is preferred, this position is also open to early-career candidates. The ideal candidate demonstrates intellectual curiosity and is willing to work independently to find solutions to complex problems.
The Analyst will join a talented and innovative Budget staff in a City with a reputation for being stable and well-managed. The Budget Department supports over 40 City departments to develop an annual operating budget and CIP which in total exceed $2 billion. The Analyst would have an opportunity to forge relationships with a portfolio of assigned departments and make recommendations based on analysis to City leadership.
Requires a bachelor's degree in business, accounting, economics, public finance or a related field. Requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience. Master's degree in a related field is desirable. Hiring salary $57K to $76K DOQ /E. The City will compensate for experience in government, especially at the local level.
Typical tasks:
- Researches and analyzes economic and financial data relating to the City's operational and capital budgets.
- Prepares recommendations to management regarding resource requests submitted by assigned departments
- Performs analytical reviews of resource requests.
- Makes inquiries of department personnel regarding operational and management functions. Reviews, prepares, and maintains financial/performance reports and records.
- Reviews forecasts of future expenditures and revenues submitted by departments and evaluates economic status, trends, opportunities, and plans that may affect the City's ability to fund programs and projects.
- Maintains communications with different departments and makes recommendations to management.
- Audits and summarizes budget and/or revenue information.
- Coordinates and conducts research such as distributing and collecting surveys concerning budget issues.
- Attends or conducts meetings to exchange information; attends in-service training professional classes, seminars, or conferences to improve professional skills.
- Performs related tasks as necessary such as serving on budget-related committees and solving unexpected funding problems.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
This position is open until filled. First review of applications is June 26, 2024: interested candidates should apply immediately.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, business, economics, public finance, or a closely related field. Prefer candidates with a policy analysis background and with strong quantitative analytical skills.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this position requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-terms department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
Created: 2024-06-11
Reference: 2024272
Country: United States
State: Virginia
City: Chesapeake
ZIP: 23325
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