The Department of Budget & Strategic Planning is looking for two (2) dynamic, team-oriented, enthusiastic, and hardworking individuals to join its dedicated team. We are seeking self-starters, exceptional communicators and listeners, problem solvers, and, most importantly, team players.

As a part of our team, you will play a vital role in developing the City's budget, which amounts to $3 billion in total, including nearly $1 billion for the CIP budget. You will collaborate with various municipal departments to enhance government operations, solve budgetary challenges, and improve the city's overall efficiency, accountability, and effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzing complex issues to facilitate decision-making
• Serving on inter- and intra-departmental committees and task forces
• Drafting and revising documents
• Overseeing financial transactions
• Conducting complex financial analyses
• Serving as a liaison to senior staff, external agencies, and the public
• Managing events
• Researching, developing, writing, and editing complex reports and plans
• Preparing financial forecasts, reports, presentations, and budgets
• Coordinating or leading budget preparation
• Compiling and analyzing statistical data
• Overseeing and processing complex financial transactions
• Conducting operational reviews and preparing reports of findings and recommendations

Why Choose Us:

The Department of Budget & Strategic Planning is an employer of choice. We value our employees and are committed to their professional growth. As a part of our team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Attend applicable training and educational workshops
• Obtain relevant certifications
• Join appropriate professional organizations to enhance your skill sets

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, or a related field
• Three years of journey-level professional experience in a related area, such as program/project management or management/policy/financial analysis
• Knowledge of budgeting principles, Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and PowerBI), and strategic planning
• Demonstrated skills in analyzing complex issues, building budgets and forecasts, and providing executive management support

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least three years of experience in finance and/or budget-related fields, particularly within a government or non-profit setting
• Experience performing budgetary/financial analysis of local government departmental budgets
• Experience reviewing and assessing departmental/program performance measures
• Experience working in teams and strong quantitative data analysis skills
• Proficiency (intermediate level or higher) with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and PowerBI
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Experience working with an Oracle-based (or similar) financial system

Note: Incumbents may be required to work nights or weekends during peak budget season.

If you are a motivated, analytical thinker who is ready to make a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply.