Budget Analyst
Core
Analyzes agency financial data, budgetary records, and expenditures/revenues to determine budget requirements, develop work programs, and prepare legislative proposals for funding levels.
Role type
Specialist budget analyst (government)
Builds
Annual budget requests, Budget Work Programs (BWP), legislative reports, and fiscal projections
Domain
Public sector / Governmental budgeting and finance
Required skills
Financial data analysis, budget administration, revenue projection, expenditure tracking, legislative process knowledge, program evaluation
Preferred skills
Microsoft Excel proficiency, Microsoft Access proficiency
Responsibilities
Compile data on financial transactions, revenues, and expenditures; analyze financial information to determine budgetary requirements; review revenue projections against expenditures; develop agency budget work programs and justifications; prepare proposed legislation and fiscal reports.
Seniority
Specialist, independent responsibility for complex budget programs