Budget Analyst 3

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Job Title:  

Budget Analyst 3

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000000495

Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

Job Description:

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Georgia Student Finance Commission is to promote and increase access to education beyond high school for Georgians. To achieve this mission the commission administers state and lottery-funded student financial aid programs including the HOPE Scholarship and HOPE Grant and provides college planning and other educational services to more than 2 million Georgians through GAfutures.org. The commission seeks to improve its own operations and inform policymakers and other stakeholders through analysis, interpretation and publication of information using the extensive data collected in support of its programs.

WE OFFER

We offer excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays, 3 weeks annual + 3 weeks sick leave per year, health/life/disability benefits after 30 days, employer 401k match, medical/childcare spending account options, and deferred compensation plan. Our standard business hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. We also offer employee recognition and a great place to work! Our office is conveniently located in Tucker only 2 minutes from I-285.

DESCRIPTION:

Under broad supervision, develops, prepares, analyzes and/or revises large or complex budgets and supporting schedules for assigned organizations or program areas. Performs review and analysis of budget program and policy issues, analyzes financial trends or proposed legislation and recommends appropriate courses of action to management.

Responsible for all phases of prioritizing funding needs, developing budget requests, negotiating and explaining budgets with external parties, managing the internal operating budgets, serving as liaison with other units of the Agency, and performing high-level budget-related administrative duties. May assist in developing and managing non-state funding sources. Tracks state allotments and expenditures, invoicing patterns, and analyze data related thereto. Assists with program and program funding research, analyses, and assessment. Coordinates special projects, such as Zero-Based Budget reports, Department of Audits reviews, and performance measure reporting.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

In consultation with executive staff, develops the Agency funding requests for submission through appropriate channels. Responsible for producing budget documents for submission of the official budget request to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budgets (OPB).

• Manages the preparation of budget documents to ensure compliance with OPB policy and procedures.
• Monitors the preparation of budget documents to ensure their timely submission.
• Reviews funding requests to ensure they support program and Agency goals and objectives.

Prepares and produces the Agency’s State Annual Operating Budget and associated amendments necessary to meet operational-level funding requirements and maximize resources.

• Ensure budgets, amendments, and all other required budget-related documents are prepared and submitted timely.
• Manages the production of schedules and other documents to ensure compliance with OPB guidelines.
• Reviews documents to ensure budget reflects the Agency’s operating goals and objectives.

Prepares and produces the Agency’s internal Annual Operating Budget to maximize available resources and ensure compliance with state budget guidelines.

• Works cooperatively with Agency staff to ensure department-level budgets accurately reflect operational needs and are funded within the available resource levels.
• Reviews enhancement requests and provides recommendations to management.
• Manages the production of schedules and other documents for review by management to ensure compliance with state budget guidelines.
• Prepares and submits final budget files for the Agency’s financial software and ensures data is entered correctly and accurately.
• Communicates final approved budgets to Agency staff and ensures related schedules are accurate.

Analyzes expenditures and advises management of actions needed to manage within available resources. Interprets fiscal mandates to management.

• Routinely meets with management to advise on status of budget.
• Make recommendations needed to remain within budget and maximize resources as required, for both state and non-state funding sources.
• Prepares and enters budget journal entries to ensure accuracy of operational budgets.
• Consults with management on fiscal issues as necessary.

Makes recommendations and produces appropriate documentation for submission of the Agency’s request for allotment of cash.

• Reviews documents to ensure they are prepared in accordance with OPB policies and procedures.
• Monitors to ensure the request is submitted timely.
• Reviews request to ensure sufficient cash is obtained to meet expenses.

Develops and recommends policies and procedures for budget functions.

• Develop policies and procedures which support the organization's overall budget objectives.
• Continually evaluates policies and procedures for improvement. Actively seeks ways to improve efficiency of operations through revisions to current policies.
• Recommendations are thoroughly researched, carefully analyzed, and presented in a clear and concise manner.

Prepares annual performance measure reporting for the Office of Planning and Budget (OPB).

• Gathers the annual performance measures by Program.
• Effectively communicates with department managers and/or staff responsible for maintaining the performance measures in their prospective areas.
• Prepares the performance measure documentation in accordance with OPB policies and procedures.
• Makes recommendations regarding language and measures on new and existing program measures.
• Submits annual report accurately and timely within the deadline provided by OPB.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate degree in accounting, business/public administration, or finance from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of fiscal analysis job-related experience; or two (2) years of experience at the lower-level Budget Analyst 2 (FIP011) or position equivalent.

Experience must have involved independent decision making, problem solving, and the utilization of written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Exceptional critical thinking abilities. Advanced Microsoft Office skills. Ability to explain complex analyses to others simply. Proven knowledge of programs provided by the Agency. Proficiency and proven understanding of the use of multiple software and hardware applications used by the Agency.

Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in finance or public administration. Previous state budget experience. Advanced Microsoft Excel

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND Six years of related experience OR Eight years of related experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.