BUDGET ANALYST C-SES

BUDGET ANALYST C-SES

State of Florida

• Children and Families
• 3.5 Tallahassee, FL Job Details $70,000
• $85,000 a year 21 hours ago Qualifications Writing skills Regulatory compliance Research Data interpretation Relationship management Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description Requisition No:

875365

Agency:

Children and Families Working Title:

BUDGET ANALYST C-SES

• 60037120

Pay Plan:

SES Position Number:

60037120

Salary:

Annual salary $70,000

• $85,000 based on experience

Posting Closing Date:

05/19/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Open Competitive Budget Analyst C•

SES Office of Budget Services Position Number:

60037120 PREVIOUS

APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY

Annual salary $70,000

• $85,000 based on experience.

THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION

Are you a highly analytical and proactive Budget Analyst looking for a pivotal role within a dynamic state agency? The Office of Budget Services, under the Assistant Secretary of Administration, is seeking a skilled professional to join our team at our Tallahassee headquarters. In this role, you'll be instrumental in shaping the Department's financial landscape by:

Leading Budget Development & Monitoring:

Coordinate and develop comprehensive program spending plans, monitoring, reconciling, and tracking expenditures, corrections, allotments, and projections. You'll conduct thorough reviews, identify budget issues, and develop actionable solutions for leadership.

Facilitating Strategic Financial Meetings:

Organize and facilitate crucial meetings with program offices, ensuring all necessary fiscal and budgetary information is readily available for monthly spend plan reviews, the annual Approved Operating Budget, Legislative Budget Request, and other key discussions.

Providing Legislative Fiscal Analysis:

Prepare detailed fiscal analyses for proposed and enrolled bills, actively monitoring legislative progress, committee meetings, and other legislative actions. You'll also develop compelling presentations related to the Department's budget as needed.

Ensuring Fiscal Compliance & Efficiency:

Review and approve pending contracts and requisitions in accordance with established guidelines. You'll also develop and provide insightful reports on requisition/contract activity and projected deliverables, while researching and compiling essential information for robust budget planning, monitoring, and accountability.

Driving Proactive Financial Management:

Analyze monthly department budget and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls, monitor budget balances, and validate data accuracy. Your ability to recognize important trends and proactively communicate issues to program and management will be key. Contributing to

Strategic Allocations:

Gather and compile data for special assignments, inquiries, or requests. You'll analyze needs, prepare cost estimates, and recommend sound options for allocating appropriations to programs for the Department's Legislative Budget Request and Approved Operating Budget. Collaborating for

Solutions:

Coordinate effectively with other budget analysts and relevant staff to resolve complex budgetary issues and answer financial inquiries. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities To excel in this role, you'll need a strong foundation in the following areas:

Analytical & Problem-Solving Prowess:

Collecting, evaluating, and analyzing data to develop sound recommendations and solve complex problems. Conducting thorough fact-finding research to support analyses. Applying various problem-solving techniques to address challenges effectively.

Communication & Presentation Skills:

Organizing and presenting data clearly and logically in reports, documents, and presentations. Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing, conveying ideas with clarity and precision.

Organizational & Independent Work Ethic:

Working independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative and accountability. Planning, organizing, and coordinating tasks and projects efficiently.

Regulatory & Relationship Management:

Understanding and applying relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to operational and management analysis. Building and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications While not required, candidates with the following will be given preference:

State Financial Systems Experience:

Knowledge of the State FLAIR system. Familiarity with LAS/PBS. Understanding of governmental accounting principles, practices, and procedures. Proficiency in state accounting principles.

Technical Proficiency:

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.