Budget Analyst

Performs professional research and development activities in the preparation and administration of the City’s annual operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program; performs research and analysis affecting one department, the entire organization, or the City by using methods associated with higher level research; performs directly related work as required.

ABOUT DES MOINES

The City of Des Moines is Iowa’s capital city and the county seat of Polk County. The local government serves more than 214,000 residents throughout 46 neighborhoods with more than 4,000 acres of parkland and 81 miles of trails. The City of Des Moines stands to be a financially strong city with exceptional city services, fostering an involved community in a customer friendly atmosphere. Des Moines is the core of one of the fastest growing metro areas (DSM USA) in the Midwest and is beaming with community pride and accolades.

A career with the City of Des Moines allows employees to make direct contributions to the betterment and growth of their community. Our commitment includes competitive salaries with full wage transparency – each job description posted discloses the pay range. A full-time position with the City offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision plans, the esteemed Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement Systems (IPERS), and an Employee Assistance Program that extends mental health services to employees and their families.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in Public Administration; or Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related fields, or CPA certification, and
• Three (3) years directly related experience in public sector research and budgetary development; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

REQUIRED SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen.
• Possession of a valid Iowa driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL WORK (Illustrative Only)

• Utilizes research methodologies, statistical techniques and the compilation of empirical data to perform budget analysis for the purpose of designing, planning and developing the operating budget of several municipal departments;
• Develops capital budgets in assigned areas;
• Coordinates the work of and provides technical assistance to professional staff in the monitoring and managing of budgeted resources;
• Develops long-range budget plans in coordination with departmental staff;
• Analyzes departmental budget requests and makes recommendations based on the results;
• Assists departments in the development and preparation of policy options for consideration by the City Manager or City Council.
• Performs fiscal, statistical and personnel staffing studies.
• Conducts internal audits on budget implementation and related financial activities.
• Monitors departmental revenues and expenditures to ensure compliance with City policies and procedures, state and federal requirements and related guidelines.
• Conducts research and analysis on subjects and issues that impact the organization or the citizens of Des Moines.
• Coordinates and administers grants within municipal departments as required.
• Assists departments in research projects, grant writing, development of requests for proposals, or other activities designed to improve operating efficiency or effectiveness.
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas.
• Responds to citizens’ and other organizations questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.