Budget Analyst Manager III (Budget Division Employees Only)

OFFICE OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER BUDGET DIVISION BUDGET ANALYST MANAGER III

(BUDGET

DIVISION EMPLOYEES ONLY

) Be a Part of the City You Love! The Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Budget division is accepting applications for a Budget Analyst Manager III position. Position Summary The incumbent of this position is a Budget Analyst Manager in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) of the City of Detroit. The Budget Analyst Manager III will be assigned to lead and manage Supervisory Budget Analysts, Budget Analyst professionals and paraprofessionals. Budget Analyst Manager III's perform functions in the OCFO's Office of Budget. The Budget Analyst Manager III has primary responsibility for forecasting and tracking budget to actual across multiple years, executing period end close process that includes variance analysis and forecasting; creating an annual and multi-year budget; evaluating regulatory provisions and the impact on the budget. Develops and explains directives, regulations, guidelines, and procedures to implement City Council legislation and Mayoral budget and program policies. Assists in the preparation of budgets using actual financial and operational results, historical data, and trend analysis; Verifies completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures, rules and regulations. Determines whether obligations, expenditures, and requested allotments are within funding limitations; determines whether estimates of funding needs and requests for allotments are in line with program plans and work methods. Provides recommendations for any corrective action needed. Monitors assigned City Agency execution of budget; Conducts field audits and statistical analyses; Prepares reports of findings and recommendations. Partners with City Agencies to oversee the development of multi-year operating and capital plans, reserve forecasts, and long-range financial strategies. Examines budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Develops, implements, monitors, and ensures compliance of financial and operational performance measures. Evaluates monthly financial performance against the plan, prior year, and forecast. Prepares, provides, and responds to requests and inquiries regarding financial, expenditure, revenue/fund status, appropriation transfers, supplemental appropriations, and variance reports to management to enable financial and budgetary monitoring and control. Identifies and advises on budget overruns, revenue shortfalls, and other financial problems by agency; recommends options and solutions; works with management to resolve problems. Evaluates implication of budget requests; Identifies alternatives; presents the most advantageous budget options. Reviews operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs. Prepares, reviews, and analyzes Capital Improvement Project (CIP) budgets. Prepares monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc financial analysis and reports to maintain expenditure control; Provides information to the OB Director and City Executives as requested. Performs cost-benefit analysis to compare operating programs, review financial requests, or explore alternative financing methods. Meets with appropriate contacts to discuss proposals; Recommend modifications. Represents executive branch of City government at Public Hearings, Council Committee sessions, and meetings by providing budgetary and programmatic information. Trains OCFO and City Agency staff regarding budget formulation and execution. Coordinates with OCFO and City Agencies to ensure proper tracking and spending of finances. Summarizes budgets, submits recommendations, and prepares reports for the approval or disapproval of funds requests. Reviews and evaluates contracts for compliance with departmental policies; ensures conformity with City Agency budget. Sets priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and the requirements of the assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Evaluates performance of subordinates including conducting periodic reviews of performance including a six month and annual review. Education Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with major course work in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field. Master's Degree preferred. Experience Three (3) years of experience in the field of city finance or municipal research and statistical analysis; with at least two years of supervisory experience. Licensing and Certifications May be required to periodically participate in continuing education opportunities in related professional development categories. Equivalency Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Evaluation Plan Interview:

70%

Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications:

30% Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.

P:

100%

LRD:

04/23/2026 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of functions and operations of a municipal government. Knowledge of capital and operating budget techniques and systems. Knowledge of principles and practices of finance and accounting. Knowledge of City financial and business processes. Knowledge of organizational structure, work tools and resources. Knowledge of methods of financial and economic analysis and forecasting. Knowledge of principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Knowledge of City Administration and City Council's public policy priorities. Knowledge of research and analysis methods. Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations. Knowledge of computer operations in performance of job duties. Skill in conducting statistical studies and research projects. Skill in performing statistical computations and analysis. Skill in observation. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in keenness to detail. Skill in operating a personal computer and common office software such as Word, Excel and Access. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to plan and supervise research projects regarding City functions and operations. Ability to supervise, organize and review the work of lower level staff. Ability to select, supervise, train and evaluate staff. Ability to compile and evaluate pertinent information for producing budget reports. Ability to Present budget and financial information to the City Administration, City Council, and citizens. Ability to analyze complex financial and economic data. Ability to map processes, summarize data and draw conclusions. Ability to interact with internal and external customers, general public and peers to provide or obtain information. Ability to develop and utilize a variety of informational reports. Ability to conduct analysis of organizational structure, work tools and resources. Ability to work with public officials on sensitive issues. Ability to interpret and explain City policies and procedures. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both internal and external to the City, in order to obtain or provide information. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Distinguishing Characteristics Typically, the Budget Analyst Manager III will typically exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Probationary Period Individuals appointed to a position in this class will be required to serve a probationary period of six months with the possibility of a six-month extension for a total of twelve months. The performance will be carefully evaluated during the probationary period. Continued employment in this class will be contingent upon the successful completion of the probationary period and meeting all of the performance expectation requirements.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO ACTIVE EMPLOYEES ONLY PLEASE ATTACH AN UPDATED RESUME AND ANY CERTIFICATIONS WITH YOUR APPLICATION INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Notes:

A review of the applicant's attendance records and work performance will be considered in the promotional process. Person applying must meet the position qualifications, including licensing and certifications. Completion of an evaluation process is required. If you have previously applied for this position, you must re-apply to be considered for this vacancy. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position. The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.