Budget Analyst

Company: Maricopa County
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Job Description:

Posting Date09/14/23Application Deadline10/04/23Pay Range$65,000 - $103,500 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.Job TypeUnclassifiedDepartmentOffice of Budget and FinanceAbout the PositionDo you have strong analytical skills and enjoy working with numbers? Are you interested in public service and being a critical part of the 4.6-billion-dollar budget process for Maricopa County? We are looking for high achievers who will take the initiative and collaborate with our team to move our department forward. As a Budget Analyst, you will see the global view of the budget process and collaborate with professionals from over 50 departments to ensure our fiduciary responsibilities are met for the residents of Maricopa County.About UsWe achieve results through innovation and critical thinking. The mission of the Maricopa County Budget Division is to support Maricopa County Leadership by providing research and resource allocation recommendations for their consideration as they advance the County's goals of exceptional customer service and a lean and efficient government. Come be a part of a team that asks "why" and gets the job done!Proud to Offer

• Perform work with a greater purpose
• Be a member of a dynamic and collaborative team in a rewarding environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Participate in unique projects
• Exceptional work-life balance, with telework and alternative work schedule options after a training period
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
• Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Employee discounts for goods and services
• Learn more at We Require
  • Two years of professional experience in budgeting or financial management
  • A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
  • Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related fieldJob Contributions
    • Prepare budget development and consolidation documents, including budget baselines, analysis reports, recommendations, agreements, and research reports
    • Perform budget administration services, including monthly forecast analysis, position management analysis, and board agenda item review
    • Review, analyze, and make recommendations concerning funding requests for new or expanded programs
    • Monitor, report, and evaluate the results of the program and other performance measures
    • Consult with departments on long-range forecasts of revenues, expenditures, demands for services, and other business issuesWorking Conditions
      • Hybrid work schedule that requires access to a computer and high-speed internet
      • Travel may be required in and around Maricopa County
      • Requires working standard business hours Monday through Friday
      • May be required to work after-hours, on weekends and holidays, as needed during the months of the budget cycle
      • Limited availability for vacation use from January to JuneSelection Procedure
        • Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
        • Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
        • Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
        • Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now!

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