Senior Budget Analyst

Title: Senior Budget Analyst

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec II

Hiring Range: $80,070 - $94,462

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: ww.djj.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing court-involved youth to be successful citizens. DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

The role of the Senior Budget Analyst is to provide concise analysis of program and financial operations, including identifying issues and problem solving. This role will provide technical support for automated data systems and coordination of specific projects and tasks as assigned.

Job responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Ability to think strategically and anticipate agency needs for the future.
  
• Ability to self-start, work independently or as part of a team, stay current with state and federal regulations, updates, changes, etc., negotiate with a clear objective in mind, and to notify agency personnel of any necessary changes as they may relate to them and/or their duties.
  
• Ability to manipulate large data sets through automated systems, spreadsheets and databases.
  
• Ability to ensure accuracy and deadline achievement, appropriate analysis of data and situations, and sound advice and recommendations to Department managers and other key members of management.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
  
• Extensive knowledge of, and ability to oversee activities regarding, program operations and fiscal practices, policies, and procedures.
  
• Demonstrated experience of program budget planning, formulation, evaluation, and execution.
  
• Knowledge of automated software, to include financial applications and database entry.
  
• Demonstrated consultation with others on matters related to budget and fiscal activities.
  
• Skilled in providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers of the agency.
  
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
  
• Experience should include using computer applications for complex and detailed analysis.
  

Additional Considerations

• Considerable experience in budget, economic or legislative analysis, financial planning and forecasting, development and maintenance of financial systems, or financial management; or an equivalent combination of financial experience and education which is not limited to accounting.
  
• Experience in financial management in a medium to large entity with multiple fund sources and budgets.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Lay off Policy 1.3: If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

DJJ Welcomes Veterans: DJJ is committed to hiring and retaining veterans. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application. Please include your name and the position number in which you are applying along with the DD-214.

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

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