Class Title:Budget Analyst - Ses

CLASS TITLE:BUDGET ANALYST - SES

ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)

This is budgetary work conducting financial management analyses at the department-wide level for a state agency.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)

• Makes detailed analyses and management critiques of budget requests submitted by various divisions or districts and prepares reports of such analyses and critiques.
• Reviews and recommends procedural changes in the preparation of operating budgets and subsequent budget implementation.
• Assists in the development and evaluation of short and long-range objectives and proposed programs.
• Assists in the preparation and the examination of legislative and operating budgets.
• Gathers and analyzes data needed to make cost analyses.
• Conducts critical analysis of requested budget changes and makes recommendations for department-wide operations for the various divisions or districts.
• Conducts on-site reviews of public school and post-secondary education institution's financial operations or the financial operations of districts.
• Participates in special projects relating to financing public school post-secondary education or health and/or human services projects.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)

• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of the methods of reviewing and analyzing financial data.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Ability to develop and recommend budgetary revisions.
• Ability to review, analyze and evaluate financial data.
• Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to make detailed analysis and management critiques of budget requests.
• Ability to assist in the preparation and examination of legislative budgets.
• Ability to conduct financial management analysis.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EFFECTIVE:

7/1/2001

HISTORY:

07/24/1995

02/28/1986