Posting Date09/16/24Application Deadline09/30/24Pay Range$65,000 - $104,500 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.Job TypeUnclassifiedDepartmentOffice of Budget and FinanceAbout the PositionDo you have strong analytical skills and enjoy working with numbers? Are you interested in public service and being a critical part of the 4.4-billion-dollar budget process for Maricopa County? We seek high achievers who will take the initiative and collaborate with our team to move our department forward.As our next Budget Analyst, you will provide strategic budgetary planning and support for preparing and maintaining Maricopa County's overall budget throughout the fiscal year. As a Budget Analyst, you will see the global view of the budget process and collaborate with professionals from over 50 departments to ensure our fiduciary responsibilities are met for the residents of Maricopa County.About UsWe achieve results through innovation and critical thinking. The mission of the Maricopa County Office of Budget and Finance is to provide timely and accurate information by utilizing our expertise to delivery reports and analysis to the Board, County leadership and other stakeholders, so they can make fiscally responsible decisions. Come join a team that asks why and gets the job done!Proud to Offer
- Work with a greater purpose
- Tuition reimbursement
- Exceptional work-life balance; HYBRID work schedule!
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
- Employee discounts for goods and services
- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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- Two years of professional experience in budgeting or financial management
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field required
- An equivalent combination of post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basisWe Also Value
- Master's degree in public administration, business administration, or related field preferredJob Contributions
- Prepare budget development and consolidation documents, including budget baselines, analysis reports, recommendations, agreements, and research reports
- Perform budget administration services, including monthly forecast analysis, position management analysis, and board agenda item review
- Review, analyze, and make recommendations concerning funding requests for new or expanded programs
- Monitor, report, and evaluate results of the program and other performance measures
- Consult with departments on long-range forecasts of revenues, expenditures, demands for services, and other business issues
- Review state and federal legislation for County financial impactsWorking Conditions
- Hybrid work schedule that requires access to a computer and high-speed internet
- Travel may be required in and around Maricopa County
- Requires working standard business hours Monday through Friday
- May be required to work after-hours, on weekends, or holidays as needed during the months of the budget cycle
- Limited availability for vacation use from January to June
- Work is routinely performed in an office environment, which may require long periods of sitting, reading, and typingSelection Procedure
- Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
- Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
- Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
- Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now!