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Budget Analysis

The Budget Analyst conducts budget and planning analysis and studies; works closely with programming staff to design and implement computer systems; assists in the preparation of financial materials, reports and summaries.

• Responsible as assigned for major components or nearly all facets of budget activities; participate in the conceptual development of the various budget processes and specifications for projects
• Participate in budget and resource data analysis; gather, compile and manipulate data; may determine analytical methods to be used; identify inconsistencies or significant findings
• Develop and analyze projections of the budget and resource implications of proposed programs
• Prepare budget scenarios used to build the University’s operating budget
• Explain procedures, forms and formats, definitions, and other requirements for the annual preparation and submission of budget documents
• Prepare detailed presentations of comprehensive materials
• Conduct assigned research for and assist in the preparation of data analysis and position papers
• Design, development, and assembly of analytical material; provide analyses of budgetary issues, proposals, and various ad hoc studies
• Prepare comparative and historical analysis of appropriate indicator data in support of the University’s annual budget review
• Analyze and/or develop projections of cost and other resource implications of proposed academic or support programs and changes in programs

Level:

– Principal Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Displays mastery of defined skill areas/applications, principles, theories and practices. Evaluates and enhances existing practices. Recognizes emerging trends in area of expertise. Works independently on complex or strategic assignments. Directs and delegates appropriate tasks to others. Implements strategies to ensure achievement of initiatives. Prepares written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on complex issues and deliver to broad audiences. Identifies and implements innovative solutions to important, highly complex strategic and/or operational issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Validates and pays invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding
– May plan and forecast budgets

Problem Solving:

– Encounters complex and novel problems
– Applies policies, practices, specialized knowledge, and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions
– Anticipates potential problems and recommends possible solutions within general guidelines

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on complex or strategic assignments
– Uses existing practices as guidelines as well as working knowledge to determine specific work methods
– Carries out work activities independently, with supervisor available to resolve problems
– Reviews work of others to verify technical soundness

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates with both internal and external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members and area leads across the University
– Prepares written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on complex issues and delivers to a broad variety of audiences
– Establishes and maintains networks to facilitate successful communication among units

• Comp Grade – 13
• Minimum – $86,300.00
• MidPoint – $107,900.00
• Maximum – $129,500.00