Management and Budget Analyst I - City

PAY 

$30.63 - $46.83 Hourly

The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City’s step placement policy.

APPLICATION QUESTIONS/WORK HISTORY

• When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions.  These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position.  
• Completion of the application questions is required. 
• Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked. 
• Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position.  
• Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.
• Each application submission is reviewed independently.  

BENEFITS

• The City offers competitive pay and robust benefits:  Benefits Overview

JOB SUMMARY 

This job is located in the Financial Planning and Management Division of the Finance Department within the City of Oklahoma City. The Management and Budget Analyst I is primarily responsible for assisting in the preparation, monitoring, and analysis of the City budget, capital budget, revenue forecasting, reviewing budgetary expenditures, and facilitating strategic planning, and performance measurements.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Researches and analyzes City budgetary functions and activities to make recommendations for organizational improvements.  
• Communicates thoughts, ideas, and recommendations in a concise, logical and understandable written format.  
• Disseminates complex ideas through formal and informal presentations to all levels of the organization. 
• Utilizes various mathematical and statistical methods to compare and project quantitative data for inclusion in various narrative and statistical reports related to various assigned projects.  
• Works closely with City personnel during the study and implementation of recommendations and makes follow-up investigations after implementation.  
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills when interacting with City personnel and when obtaining or providing information on problems that may be of a controversial nature.  
• Utilizes tact and diplomacy to attain understanding and cooperation to achieve desired results.   
• Serves as a project team leader and provides technical assistance to City departments, finance, and management staff.  
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. 

MINUMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in financial analysis, public budgeting, data analysis, or performance measurement. 
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, accounting, business, economics, a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience as outlined above may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis. 

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Knowledge of budgetary management practices and principles.  
• Knowledge financial systems, fund structures, common data sets. 
• Knowledge of the Municipal Budget Act. 
• Skill in verbal and written communication while using tact and diplomacy. 
• Skill in applying knowledge of budgetary and management principles to work performed. 
• Skill in compiling and analyzing data.  
• Skill in th