SUMMARY: Responsible for performing fully proficient, professional budgeting and management analysis work such as assisting with the annual budget and multi-year budgeting; assisting with managed competition studies: and, coordinating Performance Management Plan maintenance and reporting. Work requires limited supervision and the use of independent judgment and discretion.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Participates in preparing the City’s annual budget and related supporting documentation, which includes: preparing multi-year budget documents; benchmarking tax base data; preparing budget agendas; preparing budget presentations; reviewing departmental budget submissions; participating in departmental and executive team budget reviews; participating in City Council budget work sessions and meetings; preparing and distributing final budget documents; responding to budget inquiries; reviewing budgets on a monthly basis; and/or, performing other related activities.
• Participates in analysis activities associated with managed competition studies, which includes: coordinating select activities with the Managed Competition Director; running detailed cost effectiveness analysis; performing benchmarking; allocating costs for plan development; performing cost or service studies and research; analyzing data; participating in related meetings and presentations to provide recommendations and suggestions to improve performance or reduce expenses.
• Coordinates performance management plan maintenance and reporting, which includes: ensuring timely and accurate submission of plans; preparing key indicator reports for the Executive team; developing performance metrics and indicators; reviewing and updating measures for consistency and applicability; and/or, performing other related activities.
• Performs budget analysis activities, which includes: researching and analyzing operational, fiscal, and other data for applicable processes; conducting interviews and operational observations; developing reports and making recommendations based on findings; reviewing and analyzing departmental performance management plans; and/or, performing other related activities.
• Participates in a variety of special projects in support of departmental operations, which may include: analyzing vendor contracts; performing special studies; providing guidance and recommendations to departments to ensure organizational sustainability and maximize organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and performance; recommending cost-conscious decisions and actions; and/or, performing other related activities.
• Reviews and participates in audits of the City’s purchasing card program, which includes: reviewing monthly statements to ensure compliance with applicable guidelines and policies; auditing selected department’s purchasing history to ensure sound financial practices; auditing travel expense reports for accuracy and compliance with applicable policies; and/or, performing other related activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of government budgeting principles and practices;
• Knowledge of government operations and processes;
• Knowledge of process improvement principles and practices;
• Knowledge of data analysis techniques;
• Knowledge of management principles;
• Knowledge of research and analysis methods;
• Knowledge of strategic planning principles;
• Knowledge of outcome-based management principles;
• Knowledge of program analysis methods;
• Knowledge of purchasing and fiscal policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of auditing principles and practices;
• Skilled in developing performance metrics;
• Skilled in evaluating quality and reviewing final work products;
• Skilled in conducting interviews and investigations;
• Skilled in conducting fiscal audits;
• Skilled in conducting on-site process evaluations;
• Skilled in analyzing, interpreting, and documenting vendor contracts and pricing agreements;
• Skilled in analyzing business processes;
• Skilled in preparing budget documents and analysis;
• Skilled in working with large electronic documents;
• Skilled in reading and interpreting technical documents;
• Skilled in assessing cost efficiency and effectiveness of municipal operations;
• Skilled in conducting benchmark surveys;
• Skilled in conducting best practice research;
• Skilled in analyzing budget data and information;
• Skilled in applying independent judgment, personal discretion, and resourcefulness in interpreting and applying guidelines;
• Skilled in reading, interpreting, applying, and explaining rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Skilled in preparing clear and concise reports;
• Skilled in providing customer service;
• Skilled in gathering and analyzing information and making recommendations based on findings and in support of organizational goals;
• Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications;
• Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, General Business Administration, or a related field.
• Two years experience in either budgeting or conducting research.

PREFERENCES:

• None.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent reaching, sitting, talking, seeing, hearing, and manual dexterity.
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds.
• Work is typically performed in a standard office environment.
• Work is occasionally performing in an outdoor environment, with potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass criminal history check.
• Must pass motor vehicle records check.

PAY RATE: $52,733 Salaried