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.