Budget/Management Analyst 2

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Work Locations: James A Rhodes Office Tower 34 30 East Broad Street 34th Floor Columbus 43215-3457

Organization: Budget and Management

Classified Indicator: Classified

Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Exempt

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Compensation: 61,339-87,380

Unposting Date: Mar 11, 2024, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Job Skill: Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills: Interpreting Financial Statements

Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data, Teamwork

Agency Contact Name: Derek C. Talib

Agency Contact Information: Derek.Talib@obm.ohio.gov

Budget/Management Analyst 2

(240002BK)

Job Duties

About Us:

If you are looking for an interesting and exciting opportunity in state finance and providing a unique understanding of the state government enterprise, the Office of Budget and Management (OBM) is the place for you!

The Office of Budget and Management (OBM) welcomes applications for its Budget Management Analyst position. For this prestigious opportunity, we seek a highly motivated individual who has experience or has received a degree in public administration, business administration, public policy or finance.

What You'll Do:

This is a unique position in state government that combines public policy with public finance. Budget Management Analysts (BMAs) maintain a portfolio of state agencies, boards or commissions. BMAs review agency budget and policy requests and make recommendations to OBM leadership and to members of the Governor’s office in developing the state’s $70 billion budget. This position also includes monitoring the day-to-day finances of their assigned state agencies, working with the State Controlling Board, researching public policy, and oral and written presentations. The BMA position provides for steady career advancement and has served as the entry point for many leaders in Ohio state government.

The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator, both orally and written, and confident in making recommendations in group settings with executive level staff. The selected candidate should be able to think critically to draw valid impact/outcomes for new programs or identifying creative funding solutions to meet agency needs.

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. The benefits package available to State of Ohio employees has an estimated value of almost 30% of total compensation. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website

! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Qualifications 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in public budgeting or finance.

• Or completion of undergraduate major core program in public or business administration, public policy, finance, economics, resource management or related area; 12 mos. work exp. in public budgeting or finance.

• Or completion of graduate major core program in public or business administration, public policy, finance, economics, resource management or related area.

• Or 12 mos. as Budget/Management Analyst 1, 63221.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Accounting and Finance ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Knowledge of budgeting; public finance; policies & procedures governing fiscal activities of state agencies*; organization theory*; public administration*. Ability to collect & analyze data, define problems & recommend solutions; use statistical analysis; handle sensitive face-to-face & telephone contacts with government officials.
(*)Developed after employment.

Teleworking:

Subject to OBM’s teleworking policy and an approved teleworking agreement, this position is eligible to work from a remote location on a hybrid basis. The selected applicant may be required to complete initial trainings prior to being eligible to telework. All requests to telework are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by OBM’s Director of Human Resources and management, subject to the conditions outlined in the agency policy and teleworking agreement.

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.