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This full‑time Budget Analyst role supports how the City plans, funds, and delivers services that matter to residents. You’ll earn a transparent monthly salary, gain hands‑on experience in public finance, and build a career with long‑term stability and impact. If you care about how decisions get funded and want your work to influence real outcomes, this role gives you that seat at the table.

What you’ll do

  • Support the City’s annual budget process by helping prepare, analyze, and publish the budget, ensuring departments have the resources they need to operate effectively.
  • Monitor spending and revenue throughout the year by conducting quarterly reviews that help leaders stay on track and make informed adjustments.
  • Serve as a fiscal partner to assigned departments, providing clear budget guidance and helping them understand funding options and constraints.
  • Analyze data to evaluate programs and operations, identifying trends, efficiencies, and opportunities to improve how City resources are used.
  • Respond to information and research requests from the City Manager, Mayor, City Council, and departments, delivering timely and accurate insights that support decision‑making.
  • Review funding‑related requests and proposals, including ordinance requests, project plans, and Position Review Committee submissions, to confirm accuracy and funding availability.

What success looks like in this role

  • Budget materials are accurate, clear, and delivered on time.
  • Department leaders trust you as a reliable financial resource.
  • City leadership receives well‑organized, easy‑to‑understand analysis to support decisions.
  • Funding reviews catch issues early and help avoid surprises.
  • You build a strong understanding of how City programs operate and are funded.

What you get

  • Stable, full‑time employment with predictable hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.).
  • Hybrid flexibility, with telework available one day per week after the probationary period.
  • Career‑building experience in public finance, budgeting, and policy development.
  • Exposure to City leadership and operations, expanding your professional network and skill set.
  • A clear salary range, so you know what to expect from day one.

Why this role matters

City services only work when they’re funded thoughtfully. In this role, your work directly affects how resources are allocated, how programs are evaluated, and how decisions are made. You’re not just tracking numbers—you’re helping the City operate responsibly and serve the community effectively.

What you’ll bring

  • A Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, finance, economics, urban or regional planning, organizational development, project management, geography, or a related field
    OR
    A Bachelor’s degree plus one year of professional experience in public or business administration, municipal or corporate finance, accounting, research, planning, project or program management, or GIS analytics.
  • Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data and financial information.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills, especially when explaining complex information.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Interest in public service and how budgeting supports organizational goals.

May 2026 graduates will be considered. Preference may be given to candidates with degrees in Finance, Economics, or Public Administration.