Senior Budget Analyst

• Plans and implements capital and operating budgets, agency and division budgets, and fiscal allotments.
• Researches, analyzes, and evaluates data to project, formulate, adjust, and monitor fiscal operations for assigned financial programs, grants, and/or line items.
• Prepares, evaluates, and coordinates annual and biennial budget submissions for DCY programs, including funding distribution.
• Compiles historical data, budgetary information, and statistics to support budget development.
• Prepares fiscal year allotments and estimates biennium budget needs.
• Monitors account balances to ensure availability of funding by spending authority code.
• Prepares and submits requests for appropriations, including extended recipient projections.
• Calculates allocations and reallocations based on program needs and fiscal requirements.

• Operates financial systems, including the Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS) and DCY internal Grant Management System (GMS), to access, analyze, and manage financial data.
• Reviews and approves requisitions and purchase orders in the OhioBuys system.
• Utilizes spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel) to develop and maintain systems for expenditure control and fiscal accountability.
• Conducts advanced statistical analyses (e.g., regression, correlation, time series) using analytical software (e.g., SAS, Power BI).
• Develops and documents methodologies used to project program costs.

• Collaborates with internal DCY units and external state agencies, such as the Office of Budget and Management (OBM) and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), to gather, interpret, and analyze data.
• Coordinates development of short- and long-term budget estimates with the Legislative Service Commission and OBM.
• Monitors federal grant awards, receipts, contracts, and transfers affecting DCY programs.
• Prepares federal budget projections and required reports necessary for federal financial participation.
• Responds to federal inquiries regarding submitted reports.

• Identifies, investigates, and clarifies areas of noncompliance, discrepancies, or issues identified through audits.
• Advises supervisors on alternative methods to achieve compliance.
• Consults with agency staff on fiscal issues, cost accounting procedures, and interpretation of policies and relevant statutory requirements.
• Analyzes and reviews issues related to proposed or new legislation, program initiatives, and significant variances in program costs or utilization.
• Provides recommendations on policy interpretation based on available funding sources.

Pay Information

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based on collective bargaining and legislative activity, there may be cost of living increases awarded annually. Additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. Attachments will not be considered as part of your application.

Selection devices such as a structured interview, proficiency instrument, and/or assessment may be required for this position. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency with a passing score of applicable selection device to be considered for this position. Regardless of a passing or failing score, all results will be maintained for 6 months. Applicant with a passing score will be retained and utilized for a 6-month period. Applicant with a failing score in the same position may not re-take the same selection device for a 6-month period.

Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation or in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver’s license.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.