The City of Richmond Office of the Council Chief of Staff is currently seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Council Budget Analyst! The successful incumbent must be a self-starter, an exceptional communicator and listener, problem solver, and most importantly, a team player. The ideal candidate is responsible for performing advanced-level duties in the preparation, analysis, and delivery of budgetary documents and fiscal reports, and making appropriate recommendations. He/she will provide professional staff assistance and analysis to the City Council, individual Council Members, and the Chief of Staff regarding policy and budgetary issues; research, analyze, and develop budget and policy proposals for Citywide issues; determine the operational feasibility and accuracy of various programs brought to the Council; serve as a staff liaison to a variety of boards and commissions; and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support.
This position is unclassified. Therefore, the incumbent serves at the will of the Appointing Authority.
Duties include but are not limited to
- Researching and identifying budget and policy issues to prepare narrative summaries and analysis of legislation and budget proposals for Council action
- Conducting budget review, interpreting the budget with recommendations to Council to ensure a balanced budget
- Presenting budget analyses and recommendations to Council and Council Chief of Staff
- Assisting with the creation of the budget and development of the budget preparation manual, related policies and procedures, and other related budgetary documents
- Assisting the Council Chief of Staff with conducting various surveys, research, data analyses, cost-benefit analyses, and expenditure and revenue forecasting
- Actively keeping apprised of current budget trends, developments, codes, and statutes
- Monitoring, assessing, and reporting on business processes and budgetary activities, including developing, recommending, and implementing plans and programs for improvement of performance, quality, compliance, or efficiency of operations and services
- Acting as a subject matter expert exercising considerable initiative and independent judgment in identifying and resolving budgetary, fiscal, and performance management issues
- Assisting or leading in preparation for budget work sessions and special work sessions as called by City Council during the year; and attending applicable meetings when necessary
- Performing other related duties as assigned
Qualifications, Special Certifications, and Licenses
- Considerable knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite and electronic databases and related software applications in the area of focus.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of ordinances, government regulations, agency rules, and the legislative process.
- Considerable knowledge of principles for providing customer service, including meeting quality standards for services and customer satisfaction.
- Strong research practices and procedures.
- Vast experience analyzing and aggregating data for complex issues and analyzing; interpreting manuals and operating procedures.
- Ability to perform various administrative and clerical procedures such as managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
- Strong ability to analyze information, make decisions, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Considerable ability to work cohesively with a team.
Minimum Training and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, public administration, economics, or a related field
- Two (2) years of related experience
- An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.