Senior Budget Analyst - PN

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

Public Assistance

Workforce Development

Unemployment Insurance

Adult Protective Services

Child Support

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world!

Guiding Principles

We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.

We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.

We get better at what we do everyday.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Office of Fiscal & Monitoring Services

The Office of Fiscal and Monitoring Services (OFMS) Fiscal Services Division is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring all the Agency's budget activities. This encompasses the biennial budget process, annual budget implementation, and projecting federal budget estimates. The Division is also responsible for the management of the Agency's revenue, disbursements and financial obligations as well as performing daily federal cash draws, reconciles and reports on federal grant status. Learn more about the Office by visiting the ODJFS OFMS webpage.

What You’ll Do

The Senior Budget Analyst position in the Bureau of Fiscal Planning and Operations will be a position be suited for an individual who is eager to gain in-depth knowledge of various functions of the agency through managing fiscal and budgetary issues, building relationships with our program areas, and working on new projects that aid in agency functionality.

Under direction, analyzes and maintains or prepares the operating budget\: Maintains and analyzes the JFS Cost Allocation Plan (CAP) and Administrative Cost Report (ACR)\: maintain communication with program offices for CAP accuracy; pull and analyze statistics need to complete the ACR; maintains and compares the chart of accounts database tables for necessary updates in CAPIS, HCM (Human Capital Management) and OAKS (Ohio Administrative Knowledge System); independently researches and analyzes complex information to resolve errors; generate accurate speedcharts that are in agreement with the CAP; reconciles and verifies financial transactions used in the production of the ACR ; ensure compliance with Federal, State, and grant requirements, makes payroll adjustments or revisions as requested by budget management\: maintains coding for JFS payroll positions; process the bi-weekly payroll journal and prepares OAKS upload; create combo codes in HCM; responds to Kronos coding issues; utilizes data from multiple sources; creates reports, charts, and tables on financial information; presents complex data in simple and understandable manner based upon the audience; identifies and communicates key insights to leadership team based on reports and analysis.

Program knowledge, fiscal analysis, learning curve of position, attention to detail, comfort with communicating with individuals outside of the unit.

Fiscal analysis compiling data from multiple sources, ability to work independently, ability to prioritize work based on needs of the agency. OAKS BI reporting; methods (e.g., trend analysis and/or cash flow analysis) to determine available funding and project overages and shortages in appropriations and compare actual expenditures against estimated expenditures; gather, collate and classify information about data, people or things; research, collect and analyze data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; develop financial reports; prepare comprehensive reports containing analysis.

Schedule\: 8\:00 a.m. to 5\:00 p.m.

Travel\: Travel required as needed. Must provide own transportation or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license.

PN(s)\: 20038780

NOTICE\: Current employees of ODJFS in the union have selection rights before all other applicants. Applications from all other candidates will only be considered if an internal OCSEA applicant is not selected for this position.

EEO Information

To speak to our EEO Coordinator or to request an ADA reasonable accommodation, please email us at

Background check information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require drug testing and/or fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration.

The ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following\:

OPTION 1\:

4 years' 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

OPTION 2\:

Completion of undergraduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration; AND 24 months' experience 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

OPTION 3\:

Completion of graduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration; AND 12 months' experience 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

OPTION 4

Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Tips For Your Application

When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.

Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohio’s OCSEA/AFSCME Pay Schedule, Pay Range 33. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $32.08 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.

Pay Range 33

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Step 9

Hourly

$32.08

$33.64

$35.31

$37.032

$38.84

$40.78

$42.74

$44.85

$47.06

Annual

$66,726

$69,971

$73,445

$77,022

$80,787

$84,822

$88,899

$93,288

$97,885

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 months

54 Months

66 Months

78 Months

90 Months