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Budget and Policy Analyst Principal
The City of Richmond - Budget
Richmond, VA
Full time$97000 / year
GovernmentPublic PolicyAnalyst
Posted 581 day(s) ago


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.

Learn more at:https://www.rva.gov

How to Apply