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The City of Houston Budget Analyst IV - Performance Management in Houston, Texas
Budget Analyst IV - Performance Management
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Budget Analyst IV - Performance Management
Salary
$3,487.48 - $3,775.11 Biweekly
Location
611 Walker Street
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
35774
Department
Finance
Division
FIN-FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ANALYSIS
Opening Date
12/12/2024
Closing Date
12/26/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Job Classification: BUDGET ANALYST IV (Performance Management)
Division: Financial Planning & Analysis
Reporting Location: 611 Walker St.
Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.Subject to Change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Financial Planning & Analysis Budget Analyst IV will work on a team to develop and implement a system to monitor citywide performance measures using an outcome-based budgeting process that is focused on connecting the City’s resources with results that matter most to citizens. Assist with the implementation process of outcome-based budget including system and process design. Coordinate with department staff to develop/update performance measures. Review, monitor, and analyze departmental performance measures compared to the annual operating budget to guide budgetary decisions.
Outcome-Based Budget:
Assist with the implementation of outcome-based budget process and system.
Research and analyze industry best practices and procedures to provide ideas for implementation.
Participate in the information gathering, evaluation of workflow and process, design, selection, and implementation phases of the new outcome-based budgeting system.
Assist in the strategic alignment of resources, program evaluation, and performance tracking to ensure compliance with the City’s strategic goals and objectives.
Review, monitor, and analyze departmental performance measures and provide recommendations for strategic improvement.
Analyze performance and assess the results of spending against the desired outcome.
Provide documentation/reports on performance measures assessments and present them to lead/management on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis.
Analyze budget requests and funding allocations to ensure alignment of performance measures are cohesive and effective.
General:
Act as liaison for the Financial Planning & Analysis Division on various committees and focus groups; and provides data, analyses, reporting, and other information, as needed to facilitate accomplishment of group goals.
Use advanced Excel formulas and pivot tables to perform semi-complex to complex analysis.
Compile data, produce information, and interpret results through conclusion or recommendation formulation.
Complete special projects as assigned, working on a wide variety of financial, administrative, professional, management issues and problems of simple to high complexity.
Handle highly confidential information.
Research, analyze, and interpret complex information such as economic and fiscal developments and trends, to aid management in making decisions to resolve critical issues or problems.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Four years of professional experience in finance, budget analysis, economics or closely related field are required.
Experience cannot be substituted for the Bachelor’s Degree requirement. A Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of the above experience requirement.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None
PREFERENCES
Preferences will be given to applicants with:
Effective problem solving, presentation and coaching skills.
Advanced Excel skills to manipulate extensive data sets and produce reports is required.
Strong financial analytical ability.
Strong interpersonal skills and relationship building skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate comfortably and at appropriate level of summary and detail across multiple levels.
Ability to multi-task in a high volume fast paced environment.
Critical thinking for concise and effective management reporting.
Additionally, applicants with the following will be considered a plus: Lean and Six Sigma training and certification; prior public sector experience; knowledge and experience with budget and performance management in the public sector.
*Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. *
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The department may administer and skills assessment, and the applicant must successfully complete the skills-assessment relevant to job description.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITIO: No
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing if a promotional position; candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
Pay Grade: 25
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832) 393-6051.
If you need special services or accommodations, call (832) 393-6051. (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Wellness
Supplemental Insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Retirement pension
457 deferred compensation plan
Employee Assistance Program
10 days of vacation each year
11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
Compensable Sick Leave
Personal Leave
Flexible schedules
Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
Professional development opportunities
Transportation/parking plan
Section 125 pretax deductions
Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
01
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
Yes
No
02
Which best describes your education?
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or beyond
None of the above
03
Which area of concentration did you obtain your degree?
Finance
Business Administration
Accounting
Public Administration
Other
I have no degree
04
Which of the following best describes your professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field?
Less than two (2) years' experience
Two (2) years' but less than four (4) years' experience
Four (4) years' but less than six (6) years' experience
More than six (6) years' experience
I have no experience
05
Which of the following best describes your professional experience in outcome-based budgeting?
Less than four (4) years' experience
Four (4) years' experience
Five (5) years' experience
More than six (6) years' experience
I have no experience
06
Which of the following best describes your professional experience of local government financial and management concepts, such as fund accounting, indirect cost allocation, program evaluation, strategic planning, budget formulation, budget execution, and appropriation process?
Less than four (4) years' experience
Four (4) years' experience
Five (5) years' experience
More than six (6) years' experience
I have no experience
07
What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel?
Basic Microsoft Excel: Open files and use page setup, enter, correct, and save data, use the menu commands, format cells, rows, and columns, understand navigation and movement techniques, use simple arithmetic functions in the formulas, access help, modify a database and insert data from another application, print worksheets and workbooks.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel: Create, modify, and format charts, use graphic objects to enhance worksheets and charts, filter data and manage a filtered list, perform multiple-level sorting, use sorting options, and design considerations, use mathematical, logical, statistical, and financial functions, group and dissociate data, and perform interactive analysis, create, and modify some Macro commands.
Advance Microsoft Excel: Customize the work area, use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS), work with Pivot Tables, use spreadsheet Web components, manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption, use personalized toolbars, perform some programming in VBA.
I have no experience
08
Do you have experience using SAP Financial Systems?
Yes
No
09
If you indicated you have SAP Financial Systems experience to question #8 above, briefly describe your experience utilizing SAP Financial Systems and Accounts Receivable functions. If no experience, please indicate "N/A". (Please note: stating 'See Resume' may delay your application process.)
10
This position requires you to be 100% flexible in terms of work schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays within a seven-day work schedule during the peak time, such as budget period, year-end close, and monthly close. Are you willing to work within these schedules and late nights (midnight or later) as required?
Yes
No
11
Which of the following best describes your professional experience in qualitative and quantitative research.
Less than four (4) years' experience
Four (4) years' experience
Five (5) years' experience
More than Five (5) years' experience
I have no experience
12
What parts of the budget process have you found to be most challenging and how did you overcome them? (Please note: stating 'see resume' is not an acceptable response and may delay your application process).
13
What is your level of experience in preparation of annual budgets over $50 million? Please note: stating 'see resume' is not acceptable response and may delay your application process).
14
Please describe your level of experience with respect to budgeting and financial forecasting. (Please note: stating 'see resume' is not acceptable response and may delay your application process).
15
Are you a current City of Houston Employee?
Yes
No
Required Question
