Senior Budget Analyst

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:

11/14/25

Division:

Strategy Planning & Analysis Division

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility:

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

Jefferson County is looking for an experienced Senior Budget Analyst to work with our Strategy, Planning & Analysis Division. This person should be a strategic thinker with first class budget experience and a strong collaboration mindset. The ideal candidate will be well versed in government budgets, problem solving skills and interpersonal communication skills, keeps up to date with the latest best practices, trends and technology and has the proven ability to multitask while working under crucial deadlines.

This position performs responsible technical and analytical work in support of the Strategy, Planning and Analysis Division for Jefferson County. Under limited supervision, the Senior Budget Analyst performs highly responsible, complex, and varied financial and analytical work related to overall county budget functions; conducts operational and fiscal analysis, budget review and analysis, and other complex analyses; evaluates impact of new or proposed programs and legislation, and coordinates activities of the county budget with other departments, divisions, and outside agencies.

Assists in the development of budgetary policies and the implementation of best practices. Evaluates and develops recommendations related to resource allocation decisions. Monitors and analyzes budget to actual revenue and expenditure variances. Prepares analytical assessments related to countywide initiatives. Works with department heads and elected and appointed officials to develop performance measures and seek ongoing cost efficiencies. Assists in the development of Jefferson County’s annual five-year capital improvement plan and cost allocation plan. Reviews and analyzes requests for budget amendments and revisions.

Develops recommendations for consideration by and makes presentations to the Board of County Commissioners, the County Manager, and various committees comprised of elected and appointed officials, department heads, and other county staff. Prepares a variety of schedules for the countywide annual financial report and external audit, and ad hoc analyses as requested. Develops revenue, expenditure and fund balance forecasts and monitors compliance with county reserve policies.

SCHEDULE:

Must reside in the state of Colorado at the time of hire. This position typically operates in a hybrid format, following the Counties 4-day workweek (Monday-Thursday) with remote and in-office work as needed. 

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range: $97,000.00 - $113,897.64 USD Annual

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

BENEFITS:

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and more. Click here for our Total Rewards summary.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Serves as a lead in the countywide budget development process which includes complex analysis of revenue and expenditures for each department; forecasts and participates in the development of new budgets, and ensures details are accurate, consistent and complete. Reviews and assists with the development of business cases and project requests, conducts feasibility studies, analyzes performance metrics, and builds financial models for major projects and asset acquisition and utilization. Coordinates and participates in the preparation and presentation of the annual budget adoption process.   
• Supports and assists with special projects that impact organizational and countywide budgets, including analysis of briefing papers prior to staff briefings. Notifies executive leadership timely regarding concerns with budget related briefing items brought forward to the board, including budget supplemental requests. Works with stakeholders, both internal and external to the county, responds to inquiries, provides specialized and complex information and assistance with specific budgetary transactions, and works with client groups to resolve budgetary issues and guide budgetary decision making. Conducts research and provides recommendations on special projects at request of