County Budget Analyst
Alameda County
Date Posted:
May 15, 2015
Salary:
$77,480.00-$118747.20
Description:
As part of the County Budget team located in the County
Administrator’s Office, you will assemble, analyze and use
financial data to help formulate the County’s nearly $3 billion
annual budget. Using your technical skills, business acumen and
creativity, you will help senior County officials quickly and
accurately assess how critical services are being funded.
Previous experience managing finance systems projects, with
emphasis on assessment and analysis of budgets with many moving
and shifting parts will have equipped you well for this role.
You’ll be involved in the County budget from inception to
delivery each year, ensuring that your reporting delivers
high-quality and relevant data to intelligently manage provision
of essential services to the community.
You will report to the Chief Budget Officer and work with
high-performing teams in Budget, Finance and individual County
operating departments to play a core role providing technical,
analytical and reporting solutions in support of the County’s key
functions. You will play a key role in the assessment and
analyses of County departments’ annual and mid-year budget
requests and changes and make appropriate recommendations to the
County Administrator.
You have good knowledge of budgeting processes and have the
personal skills, creativity and drive to help shape a budget that
reflects the values and goals of senior County leadership. You
will work with the County Administrator’s office and operating
departments in understanding their evolving requirements to
deliver practical but innovative solutions to budget
challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
• Research and analyze data, provide recommendations on policy,
administrative, organizational, fiscal and operating issues,
challenges and impacts.
• Prepare written and verbal reports and presentations
summarizing data and recommendations.
• Represent the County Administrator’s Office in dealing with the
County Board of Supervisors, operating departments, community
groups and the public.
The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have a background in administrative and
fiscal analysis, and demonstrated experience in budgeting as well
as strong analytical, written and oral communication skills.
Successful candidates will possess a demonstrated track record of
providing high quality reports and analysis that synthesize and
interpret data from a variety of sources.
Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications:
• MPA/MBA or other post-graduate degree.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Genuine excitement and passion for developing and analyzing
large, complex budget data and converting it into the
information/insights that drive decisions at all levels of the
organization.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; comfort and
experience with regularly presenting to senior management.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills combined with
demonstrated ability to multi-task and apply initiative and
creativity on challenging projects.
How to Apply:
Salary and benefits for this position are attractive and competitive for a position with this level of responsibility. Visit our website to view the complete job description, required minimum qualifications and to apply. www.jobaps.com/alameda
Filing Deadline:
June 2, 2015