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Budget AnalystCity of Des Moines, IA • Des Moines, IA, United States
Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst

City of Des Moines, IA • Des Moines, IA, United States
23 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Title

Performs professional research and development activities in the preparation and administration of the City's annual operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program; performs research and analysis affecting one department, the entire organization, or the City by using methods associated with higher level research; performs directly related work as required.

The City of Des Moines promotes a healthy work life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Alternative Work Arrangements Volunteer Time Parental Leave Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals 12 Paid Holidays Health/Dental/Life Insurance Wellness Programs Tuition Reimbursement Program

Acceptable Experience and Training

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Public Administration; or
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related fields, or CPA certification, and
  • Three (3) years directly related experience in public sector research and budgetary development; or
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

NOTE: Transcripts verifying degree conferred must be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by the application deadline to receive credit.

Required Special Qualifications

  • Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post employment offer physical examination and drug screen.
  • Possession of a valid Iowa driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

  • Utilizes research methodologies, statistical techniques and the compilation of empirical data to perform budget analysis for the purpose of designing, planning and developing the operating budget of several municipal departments;
  • Develops capital budgets in assigned areas;
  • Coordinates the work of and provides technical assistance to professional staff in the monitoring and managing of budgeted resources;
  • Develops long-range budget plans in coordination with departmental staff;
  • Analyzes departmental budget requests and makes recommendations based on the results;
  • Assists departments in the development and preparation of policy options for consideration by the City Manager or City Council;
  • Performs fiscal, statistical and personnel staffing studies;
  • Conducts internal audits on budget implementation and related financial activities;
  • Monitors departmental revenues and expenditures to ensure compliance with City policies and procedures, state and federal requirements and related guidelines;
  • Conducts research and analysis on subjects and issues that impact the organization or the citizens of Des Moines;
  • Coordinates and administers grants within municipal departments as required;
  • Assists departments in research projects, grant writing, development of requests for proposals, or other activities designed to improve operating efficiency or effectiveness;
  • Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;
  • Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
  • Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;
  • Responds to citizens' and other organizations questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
  • Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
  • Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.
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