Senior Budget & Engagement Analyst

Are you passionate about local government? Are you able to work independently and collaboratively in a team to advance strategic priorities? Are you comfortable developing and managing operating and capital budget plans? Are you excited about the opportunity to contribute to policy decisions and see the immediate impact in the Raleigh community? If that sounds like you, the City of Raleigh is looking for a Senior Budget and Management Services Analyst and we want you to join our team!
 
Senior Budget and Management Services Analysts are given a variety of cross-organizational responsibilities that allow them to work with individuals at all levels of the organization to solve complex challenges through consensus building, while also managing a portfolio of operating, capital, and enterprise funds.

• Independently identify needs and perform analyses to demonstrate policy and budgeting options.
• Consult with assigned departments, review expense and revenue projections, and identify operational needs.
• Manage complex, cross-departmental projects that have real world implications on the community we serve.
• Support the City’s Strategic Plan by leading and participating on cross-organizational initiative teams to advance key objectives.
• Prepare communication and talking points to help senior leadership discuss and make decisions on policy options.
• Assist assigned departments to craft clear, concise agenda materials for City Council.

Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration and five years of professional finance, budget analysis or accounting experience which includes experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or public sector accounting and budgeting.
 
OR
 
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License, or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire, and a satisfactory driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master’s degree in a related field is desirable and may be substituted for experience. 

Knowledge of:

• Supervisory principles, practices and techniques (based on assignment).
• Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work (based on assignment).
• Practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others (based on assignment).
• Principles and practices of general accounting and financial management.
• Principles and practices of program administration and management.
• Principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research.
• Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
• Best practices, trends and emerging technologies.
• Principles and techniques of effective oral presentations.
• Project management principles.
• Modern budget practices.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment).
• Customer service principles.
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
• Modern office technology.

Skill In:

• Supervising and evaluating staff performance (based on assignment).
• Training and coaching staff (based on assignment).
• Managing a project or program.
• Overseeing the implementation and adherence to quality assurance and standards.
• Researching industry trends, solutions and best practices.
• Gathering data, analyzing findings and applying logic and reason.
• Interpreting, monitoring and reporting financial information and statistics.? Establishing and maintaining business relationships in support of financial management.
• Exercising political acumen, tact and diplomacy.
• Coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands and assigning/monitoring work performed.
• Working effectively under pressure, with multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
• Authoring and preparing original reports, documents and presentations.
• Facilitating group discussions and building consensus using persuasive reasoning.
• Managing project or program finances.
• Preparing and administering budgets and related reporting (based on assignment).
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment).
• Providing customer service.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

ADA and Other Requirements: 
Positions in this class typically require: fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: 
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. 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.

Working Conditions:
Work is routinely performed in an indoor, office environment.

Note:
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.