State of Ohio · 7 hours ago
Senior Budget Analyst
Children%26Youth N. High Complex246 North High Street
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $102K/yr
4+ years expThe State of Ohio is dedicated to promoting positive outcomes for youth through various support programs. The Senior Budget Analyst will plan, develop, and implement budgets for the Department of Children and Youth, ensuring compliance with fiscal requirements while collaborating with internal and external partners.
Automotive
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
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)
Company
State of Ohio
Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Beverlyn Johns, MS
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Holly Drake
State Chief Information Security Officer
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