JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Senior Budget Analyst

Office of Budget and Management

Regulatory Division

Number of Positions: 1

Under supervision, performs at the fully functioning level supporting the preparation and administration of the city's annual budget, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Evaluates moderately complex budget requests from operating departments for the establishment of new positions and new or expanded programs and services
• Analyzes annual budget submissions from medium sized departments and recommends the allocation of funding based on spending caps, priorities, and departmental initiatives
• Provides technical assistance to staff in operating departments engaged in the preparation of budget estimates for corporate and grant-funded programs and services and equipment purchases
• Analyzes current and past spending patterns and forecasts revenue to make recommendations for budget appropriations
• Monitors the disbursement of departmental appropriations identifying deficiencies, recommending budgetary controls and ensuring compliance with funding requirements
• Advises departmental personnel on regulations governing the financial management of grant-funded programs
• Approves or denies requests for fund transfers between accounts ensuring account balances are sufficient to meet financial obligations
• Conducts independent management studies to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of city programs and recommends changes where needed
• Prepares status reports of budgetary activities and special projects
• Analyzes cost information from operating departments requesting emergency or supplemental grant funding, as required
• May participate in the training of lower-level budget analyst positions.
• Functions as team leader in the conduct of management studies to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of city programs and services, as required.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: 121 N. LaSalle, Suite 604, Chicago, IL 60602

Days: Monday through Friday

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Salary: $69,564.00/year

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Finance, Economics or a directly related field, plus one year of budgetary, financial analysis, legislative analysis, program evaluation or program management experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, provided that the minimum education requirement is met.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Experience working in a budget office or budget capacity
• Proficiency with fiscal analysis

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago Department of Human Resources

Lori Lightfoot, Mayor Christopher Owen, Commissioner

Applications for this position will be accepted from April 6, 2023, until 11:59 pm CST on April 20, 2023