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Senior Budget Analyst

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Job Description

Provides budgetary and financial management support to the Facilities and Fleet department and Central Budget Office. Develops operating and capital budgets, monitors funds, analyzes financial and performance data, conducts cost and rate studies, manages projections and reports, and supports policy research and presentations to city leadership and council. Maintains financial systems, prepares complex spreadsheets and public documents, evaluates funding options, and advises departments on budget trends, constraints, and fiscal planning. The summary above was generated by AI It's a great time to join the City of Boulder!

Application Deadline:

October 17, 2026

Compensation Details:

Full Pay Range 83,616.00 - 121,118.40 Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.



This is a full-time salaried position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility Group:

Non Union (30+ Hours) Locate the Benefit Eligibility Group value on the Employee Benefit Eligibility document to identify the benefits offered for this job.

Job Description Summary:
OVERVIEW OF ROLE

(Facilities and Fleet) Under general direction, provides direct departmental support to Facilities and Fleet while participating as a Central Budget team member. The Budget Senior Analyst prepares and develops the annual operating and capital budgets, monitors and tracks budgets for financial reporting, analyzes department and citywide performance measures, provides review and assessment of current and future fiscal years to confirm data and trend accuracy, and conducts research for special projects. This position is subject matter expert regarding the assigned department's needs. The position also supports citywide analysis, budget development, and other special project support as a key member of the Central Budget Office within the Finance Department.

FACILITIES AND FLEET ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as steward of several internal service funds, maintains a high level of fund management integrity, is responsible for all financial aspects of the funds, projects and monitors revenues, expenditures, and fund balances. Responsible for disclosing to city management and Council any changes to the annual appropriations. Establishes and maintains reserve policies. Works strategically on behalf of the Director, and the department's management team to plan, develop, and execute a financial operating plan for the Facilities and Fleet department making recommendations for their budget. Coordinates preparation of assigned annual budget, budget adjustments, capital improvement programs, and related proposals to city management. Conducts budget analysis, develops rate, fee and internal service (replacement) studies and analysis. Conducts analysis and monitors grants to ensure compliance when funding is supported through grants. Calculates cost of service analyses and recommends appropriate user charges, fees and allocation basis; provides analysis for capital financing and debt issues and establishes and administers asset replacement policies. Coordinates the work of other staff members supporting these efforts. Conducts research and analysis on policy issues, master plans, service levels, and productivity measures as requested for cost/benefit analysis, system analysis, organizational analysis, administrative processes, and rate setting methodology and assessment. Assists with implementation. Supports city and department budget development in a team environment, including analysis, projection and reporting. Supports presentation of budget and performance measure data to key stakeholders, including city staff, City Council and community members. Supports the evaluation and implementation of recommendations for each department's operating and capital needs. Prepares information about funding options and budget constraints for Finance Department staff to present to key advisory, staff, and legislative bodies, which includes assisting to identify potential budget overages and sources of available funding within departmental budgets. Provides support, analysis, reporting, communication, presentation, budget and policy advice, and budget development to departments, as needed. Includes analyzing departmental budget trends, performing updates and entries into the financial system, developing reports to help provide financial insight to departmental, Central Budget, or executive staff. Supports development of the Operating Budget and six-year capital improvement program documents. Supports innovative practices and solutions for improved strategic and transparent budgeting. Conducts financial and performance data analysis and maintains city financial systems. Evaluation of data includes skilled data collection, analysis and communication of results, and other supporting communication to customers of the Facilities & Fleet and Central Budget Office. Prepares numerous complex spreadsheets, extensively uses the city's financial software system and applies various data gathering and interpretation techniques. Researches comparative economic, financial and performance data from peer cities and organizations. Authors reports, agenda items, City Council study session material, minutes from such meetings, presentations, monthly financial reports, and other documents that will become public domain materials. Evaluates policy questions from city decision makers, complies with necessary timelines, levels of effort, and approaches to analysis that are sensitive to the context of the policy question. Supports senior staff in the Central Budget Office and the department with the collection, analysis and communication of varied financial and management data and information. Collaborates with other city staff in gathering financial and management information, including program objectives, costs, revenue sources, and performance measures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity, honesty and trust. Ability to provide good customer service in-person and virtually. Knowledge of and ability, interest, and desire to communicate courteously and effectively with the public and city staff, both verbally and in writing. Capable of communicating technical and analytical information in a manner that is understandable and useful to decision makers and the public. Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to take initiative and assume responsibility, to prioritize and resolve issues before they become problems, to pay close attention to detail, to coordinate tasks to completion, to provide quality control for responsiveness and customer satisfaction, to meet deadlines and to complete tasks while working under pressure. Knowledge of and demonstrated experience using analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of and expertise in using Microsoft Excel and Word, and financial database systems. Knowledge of and previous professional experience in financial management, project management, research and analysis, writing and facilitating teams. Valid Driver's License and ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record. Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft PowerPoint and data visualization software. Knowledge of and experience using Workday, Tyler Munis, or another financial and budgeting enterprise system. Knowledge of and municipal or local government experience including proficiency in municipal budgeting, financial policy best practices, and government financial systems. Master's Degree in related field. Three (3) years of municipal or local government experience including proficiency in municipal budgeting, financial policy best practices, and government financial systems.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Finance or related field; or eight (8) years of experience may substitute for the education requirement only. Three (3) years of progressively responsible budgetary, financial, or related experience, in budget in a government setting.

SUPERVISION
Supervision Received :
Principal Budget Analyst Supervision Exercised :

None

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Physical and Mental Effort:

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities that permits the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation that permits the employee to review, evaluate and prepare a variety of written documents and materials. Sufficient manual dexterity that permits the employee to operate computers and other office equipment. Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to work in an office setting. Work may include extended periods of time viewing a monitor and operating a keyboard. Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities and conditions. Requires ability to lift, carry, operate a vehicle, walk and stand.

Work Environment:

May be required to work irregular hours, weekends, evenings, holidays, and/or in emergency situations.

Machines and Equipment Used:

Standard office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators and multi-function printers. As part of the City of Boulder's commitment to a future with equitable access to health, prosperity, and fulfillment that is not limited by a person's race, ethnicity, age, gender, ability, religion, sexuality, or socioeconomic status, it is the city's policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all individuals. The city does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or policy. Read Full Description HQ City of Boulder Boulder, Colorado, USA Office 1136 Alpine Ave, Boulder, CO, United States, 80304 Similar Jobs Chimera Enterprises International Senior Program Control Analyst (IC/DoD Acquisition & Budget SME) One Month Ago In-Office Aurora, CO, USA Senior level Senior level Consulting Serve as a senior budget, acquisition, and financial management SME for IC/DoD space and GEOINT programs. Develop and defend budget strategies, analyze resource allocation, support source selections, produce decision-quality financial analysis, maintain budget spend plans and financial models, and advise leadership on program performance and execution alternatives.

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Benefits

  • Dental Insurance