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STATE CLASSIFICATION JOB DESCRIPTION |
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Salary Group B21 |
Class No. 1157 |
BUDGET
ANALYST III
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Performs highly complex (senior-level) budget
preparation and analysis work. Work
involves examining, reviewing, and analyzing operating budgets; compiling
statistics and reports related to budgetary activities; preparing and revising
appropriations requests; preparing and monitoring program performance measures;
and providing technical advice and assistance on budgetary matters. May supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with
considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Coordinates budgeting procedures,
preparation, and reporting.
Provides advice and assistance on financial
planning and management, ways to better utilize funds and staff, improvement of
management accountability, and efficient means to reach program objectives.
Oversees the development and evaluation of
performance and workload measures.
Develops budget policies and procedures.
Examines operating budgets to determine
whether funds have been appropriately allocated.
Reviews financial and operating budget
reports for accuracy and identifies areas in which more appropriate use of
funds can be made.
Advises staff on areas in which action may be
required to stay within the budget.
Studies and develops budget formulas for
appropriation requests.
Prepares legislative appropriations requests
and agency budget instructions.
Prepares reports on performance measures.
Prepares fiscal notes and analyses of
legislation.
May supervise the work of others.
Performs related work as assigned.
GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Experience and Education
Experience in budget preparation and analysis
and in performance measurement reporting work.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major
course work in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or a
related field is generally preferred. Education and experience may be
substituted for one another.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of accounting, budgetary, and
management principles, practices, and procedures; of forecasting methodologies;
of automated accounting, budgeting, and forecasting programs; and of
performance measurement and reporting.
Ability to analyze fiscal management
information to determine appropriate use of funds, to perform statistical
analyses, to identify and develop budgetary reports and schedules, to analyze
management problems and develop and present solutions, and to supervise the
work of others.
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State Auditor’s Office |
Revised 9-1-09 |