Senior Budget Analyst

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The purpose of this class is to assist in the development and analysis of the County’s budget, manage the capital budget, provide support and guidance to departments, track contracts and project fiscal impacts, prepare reports and forecasts, and maintain accurate records and documentation of division processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

Manages and tracks the County’s capital budget, including monitoring project funding, expenditures, and progress.

Prepares quarterly reports on capital project status, financial performance, and fiscal impacts.

Reviews and maintains records of all departmental contracts; tracks contract terms, renewals, and compliance requirements.

Works closely with departments to provide guidance on budget preparation, and capital projects funding.

Conducts forecasting and financial impact analysis for new projects, programs, and initiatives.

Maintains organized budget and contracts records to ensure accuracy, accountability, and transparency.

Serves as a key point of contact for departments regarding budgetary, contracts, and capital project matters.

Assists in the development of the annual county budget.

Assist in the preparation financial and statistical reports.

Reviews and updates budget policies and procedures.

Records, documents, format, and stores division processes to ensure consistency, compliance, and accessibility.

Prepares reports for the yearly county cost allocation plan.

Assist in preparing the annual Program Budget Book for submission to the Government Finance Officers Association for the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.

Assists in the development of the county’s strategic plan.

Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.

Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field preferred.

Requires two years of experience in budget management, auditing, government accounting, general finance operations or closely related experience.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.

The work is typically performed in an office.

Emergency Preparedness Tier Level: 4

Special Certifications and Licenses:

None.

The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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