Senior Budget Analyst

Description

Jefferson County is looking for an experienced Senior Budget Analyst to work with our Strategy, Planning & Analysis Division.

This person should be a strategic thinker with first class budget experience and a strong collaboration mindset. The ideal candidate will be well versed in government budgets, problem solving skills and interpersonal communication skills, keeps up to date with the latest best practices, trends and technology and has the proven ability to multitask while working under crucial deadlines.

This position performs responsible technical and analytical work in support of the Strategy, Planning and Analysis Division for Jefferson County.

Under limited supervision, the Senior Budget Analyst performs highly responsible, complex, and varied financial and analytical work related to overall county budget functions;

conducts operational and fiscal analysis, budget review and analysis, and other complex analyses; evaluates impact of new or proposed programs and legislation, and coordinates activities of the county budget with other departments, divisions, and outside agencies.

Assists in the development of budgetary policies and the implementation of best practices. Evaluates and develops recommendations related to resource allocation decisions.

Monitors and analyzes budget to actual revenue and expenditure variances. Prepares analytical assessments related to countywide initiatives.

Works with department heads and elected and appointed officials to develop performance measures and seek ongoing cost efficiencies.

Assists in the development of Jefferson County’s annual five-year capital improvement plan and cost allocation plan. Reviews and analyzes requests for budget amendments and revisions.

Develops recommendations for consideration by and makes presentations to the Board of County Commissioners, the County Manager, and various committees comprised of elected and appointed officials, department heads, and other county staff.

Prepares a variety of schedules for the countywide annual financial report and external audit, and ad hoc analyses as requested.

Develops revenue, expenditure and fund balance forecasts and monitors compliance with county reserve policies.

Schedule :

Must reside in the state of Colorado.This position typically operates in a hybrid format, following the Counties 4-day workweek (Monday-Thursday) with remote and in-office work as needed.

Compensation :

Hiring Range : $75,000 - $80,000 USD Annual

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

Benefits : Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, remote work options and more.

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Essential Duties :

Serves as a lead in the countywide budget development process which includes complex analysis of revenue and expenditures for each department;

reforecasts and participates in the development of new budgets, and ensures details are accurate, consistent and complete.

Reviews and assists with the development of business cases and project requests, conducts feasibility studies, analyzes performance metrics, and builds financial models for major projects and asset acquisition and utilization.

Coordinates and participates in the preparation and presentation of the annual budget adoption process.

Supports and assists with special projects that impact organizational and countywide budgets, including analysis of briefing papers prior to staff briefings.

Notifies executive leadership timely regarding concerns with budget related briefing items brought forward to the board, including budget supplemental requests.

Works with stakeholders, both internal and external to the county, responds to inquiries, provides specialized and complex information and assistance with specific budgetary transactions, and works with client groups to resolve budgetary issues and guide budgetary decision making.

Conducts research and provides recommendations on special projects at request of executive leadership and elected / appointed officials.

Creates and delivers presentations to high level policy and decision makers.

Works with multiple customer groups to monitor and track financial transactions and expenditures, and provides strategic guidance.

Creates budget specific reports, spreadsheets and financial statements, reviews and interprets complex financial information for management, creates reports to estimate and track budget functions, develops financial models and queries financial information in support of the use of financial resources.

Oversees position requests and justifications; maintains and tracks position totals, conducts workload analysis and provides client groups with reports detailing personnel costs to manage organizational growth.

Ensures fiscal integrity and management for assigned funds, ensuring compliance with fund balance policies. Researches and recommends fund balance policy and policy revisions.

Conducts complex studies and surveys; collects information pertaining to operational and financial challenges; compiles and analyzes information, develops and evaluates options, prepares and presents recommendations for review by management.

Serves as member of various committees, panels, commissions, etc., attending meetings and providing input based on expertise and observations, as appropriate.

Conducts management analysis studies on methods, procedures and operations concerning various departmental and management issues within the county.

Works closely with agencies and departments to manage grant awards, works directly with management to develop and plan grant budgets, approves grant proposals and contracts and ensures compliance with grant reporting and documentations.

Prepare recommendations consistent with the priorities of elected and appointed officials.

Develops and leads budget training sessions for department staff.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications :

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting.

If you are reading this and hesitating to click apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Minimal Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in finance, public finance, accounting, business administration, public administration or a related field with a minimum of three years of related work experience in government or non-profit budgeting, to include budget analysis, preparation and oversight for a large organization.

or any equivalent combination of education and experience as listed below :

High School Grad + six (6) years finance related work experience

Associates degree plus five (5) years work related work experience

Bachelor's degree plus three (3) years related work experience

Master's degree or higher plus three (3) years related work experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Advanced Excel skillset with the ability to perform calculations and automation, graphs and presentations, statistical modeling, forecasting and prediction in an efficient and timely manner.

Experience in public budget / finance preferred

Fund accounting experience preferred

TABOR experience a plus.

Workday or other ERP software experience

Develop and maintain positive, working relations both internally and externally

Demonstrate professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality in execution of all responsibilities.

Strong knowledge of the principles and practices of business analysis, business process improvement, and project management

Team Player : Effective collaborator, willing to listen and learn from others, wants to work with others.

Additional Job Information :

Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and / or references.

Please note that supplemental questions requiring a written response will serve as a writing sample.

How to Apply :

Applications will be accepted electronically at Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities.

Applicants complete an online form and have the option to provide a resume and detailed cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for the position.

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team regarding next steps.

To view the status of your application or direct communication from the hiring team, please log into your candidate portal.

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit

Questions :

County Recruitment Team : 303-271-8400 or

Library Recruitment Team : 303.275.6168 or

Sheriff Recruitment Team : 303.271.5332 or o.us

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Budget & Financial Services