Senior Budget Analyst

Schedule: Full-time

Under direction, the Senior Budget Analyst plans, develops, and implements capital and operating budgets for the Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY). This role is responsible for researching, analyzing, and evaluating financial and programmatic data; preparing and monitoring budgets; projecting program and grant costs; and ensuring compliance with state and federal fiscal requirements. The analyst works with internal DCY divisions and external partners to support the fiscal management and accountability of major DCY programs, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Foster Care, Adoption Assistance, and Child Care Programs.

Budget Development & Monitoring

Plans and implements capital and operating budgets, agency and division budgets, and fiscal allotments.

Researches, analyzes, and evaluates data to project, formulate, adjust, and monitor fiscal operations for assigned financial programs, grants, and/or line items.

Prepares, evaluates, and coordinates annual and biennial budget submissions for DCY programs, including funding distribution.

Compiles historical data, budgetary information, and statistics to support budget development.

Prepares fiscal year allotments and estimates biennium budget needs.

Monitors account balances to ensure availability of funding by spending authority code.

Prepares and submits requests for appropriations, including extended recipient projections.

Calculates allocations and reallocations based on program needs and fiscal requirements.

Financial Systems & Analytical Tools

Operates financial systems, including the Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS) and DCY internal Grant Management System (GMS), to access, analyze, and manage financial data.

Reviews and approves requisitions and purchase orders in the OhioBuys system.

Utilizes spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel) to develop and maintain systems for expenditure control and fiscal accountability.

Conducts advanced statistical analyses (e.g., regression, correlation, time series) using analytical software (e.g., SAS, Power BI).

Develops and documents methodologies used to project program costs.

Interagency Coordination & Federal Reporting

Collaborates with internal DCY units and external state agencies, such as the Office of Budget and Management (OBM) and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), to gather, interpret, and analyze data.

Coordinates development of short- and long-term budget estimates with the Legislative Service Commission and OBM.

Monitors federal grant awards, receipts, contracts, and transfers affecting DCY programs.

Prepares federal budget projections and required reports necessary for federal financial participation.

Responds to federal inquiries regarding submitted reports.

Compliance, Audit Response & Policy Support

Identifies, investigates, and clarifies areas of noncompliance, discrepancies, or issues identified through audits.

Advises supervisors on alternative methods to achieve compliance.

Consults with agency staff on fiscal issues, cost accounting procedures, and interpretation of policies and relevant statutory requirements.

Analyzes and reviews issues related to proposed or new legislation, program initiatives, and significant variances in program costs or utilization.

Provides recommendations on policy interpretation based on available funding sources.

Pay Information

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based on collective bargaining and legislative activity, there may be cost of living increases awarded annually. Additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 months

54 Months

66 Months

78 Months

90 Months

Pay Range

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Step 9

OCSEA 33

Hourly

$33.52

$35.15

$36.90

$38.70

$40.59

$42.62

$44.66

$46.87

$49.18

Annual

$69,722.00

$73,112.00

$76,752.00

$80,496.00

$84,427.00

$88,650.00

$92,893.00

$97,490.00

$102,294.00

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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4 yrs. experience in budgeting that included fiscal management & control involving use of quantitative/statistical analysis (e.g., probability statistics, linear regression, multiple variable regression, computer assisted regression analysis models, trend analysis, forecasting cost benefit analysis).

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration; 24 mos. exp. in fiscal management & control involving use of quantitative/statistical analysis (e.g., probability statistics, linear regression, multiple variable regression, computer assisted regression analysis models, trend analysis, forecasting cost benefit analysis).

-Or completion of graduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration; 12 mos. exp. in fiscal management & control involving use of quantitative/statistical analysis (e.g., probability statistics, linear regression, multiple variable regression, computer regression analysis models, trend analysis, forecasting cost benefit analysis).

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Budget Analyst, 63261.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Accounting and Finance