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State of Nevada

SENIOR BUDGET ANALYST

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What they do

A Fiscal or Budget Policy Analyst provides expertise on public fiscal and budget policy issues. Gathers background information on issues and tracks legislative initiatives. Works with or advises elected officials, non-profit organizations and interest groups involved with the legislative process.

$124,566 / year median in Nevada

+23% projected growth

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Job Description

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RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

•Job Summary The Nevada Department of Transportation's (NDOT's) Financial Management Division is hiring for a Senior Budget Analyst located in Carson City, Nevada. This position is responsible for assisting in the preparation of the department's executive and non-executive budgets. This role also conducts on-going financial analyses and projection of expenditures, revenues and programs. The Senior Budget Analyst prepares work programs and financial reports, allocates internal fiscal budgets, and participates in meetings to discuss budgetary matters and related financial concerns.

•Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. Please note that this position is on-site and does not offer remote work options. The Job Duties section listed in this announcement reflects the Statewide Class Specifications for all positions and does not fully correlate with the specific duties of this position.

•Budget Analysts prepare and implement budgets and create biennial spending plans for a program or agency. Essential Qualifications Three or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education. Job Duties Prepare and control budgets for an assigned agency or major program. Monitor budgets through review of audit reports, verification of compliance, and review of agency internal controls and performance levels. Review and analyze budgets. Analyze expenditures, monitor fiscal transactions, track expenditures and revenue, and monitor performance indicators.? Develop expenditure projections, narrative justification of programs, and detailed biennial spending plans.? Assist agencies in developing budget requests and long and short-range objectives, navigate the strategic planning process, and provide fiscal guidance.? Analyze budget requests and make recommendations regarding additions, deletions, and/or reductions.? Conduct statistical analysis and prepare written justification and summary statements for budget requests.?? Allocate agency and/or program budget resources. Control and oversee budgets and determine the necessity of work program adjustments. Analyze, organize, and balance requests and review and make recommendations on work program changes.? Develop and maintain spreadsheets, databases, and tables and design and generate reports, charts, graphs, and related materials.? Project revenue and expenditures using trend analysis and statistical models and tools.?? Review payroll allocations, work programs, and cash balances and analyze funding availability for proposed expenditures and staffing.?? Ensure compliance with budgetary regulations, directives, policies, and limitations. Present budgets at meetings and to leadership, provide testimony, and consult with legislative fiscal staff.? Prepare periodic budget analysis for management. Prepare and analyze legislative bill drafts, comments to fiscal notes, and estimate revenue impact of legislative proposals.?? Design, develop, maintain, and enhance automated budgetary systems. Act as a team leader by assigning and reviewing work, training, and providing input to performance evaluations and discipline. Perform related duties as assigned.? Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level .

Knowledge of:

Applicable federal and State laws, regulations, rules, and agency policies and procedures; State Controller's policies and procedures; organization and operation of State departments. Management concepts and practices as applied to public administration; program budgeting and cost/benefit analysis; principles and practices of governmental accounting; principles and techniques of data collection, analysis, and evaluation.

Ability to:

Identify, analyze, and resolve budget issues and problems; prepare and monitor budgets with multiple funding sources and mandated expenditure restrictions; analyze programs for duplication and overlapping services; forecast agency revenues and expenditures; work with large amounts of detailed information; organize, plan, implement, and oversee multiple tasks; analyze requested changes to budgets and determine appropriateness of request. Prepare and present budget reports and recommendations to management; present and defend budgets at agency meetings and to the Governor's Finance Office; create spreadsheets and databases.

Recruiter Contact Information:

Clark Mandichak - clarkmandichak@admin.nv.gov The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance