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Budget Analyst II

Salary

$60,880.56 - $87,160.94 Annually

Location

Las Cruces, NM

Job Type

Full-time Regular

Job Number

F014 09-24 EN

Department

Finance

Opening Date

09/11/2024

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Nature of Work

Participates in and provides senior level expertise the development of the City budget, analysis of the fiscal and operational performance of City departments, and coordination of the budget process and procedures.

Work Situation Factors Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

Physical Factors Light physical demands; mostly desk work. Frequent to constant use of a personal computer.

Environmental Factors Work is performed in a standard office environment.

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

Full-time; regular, exempt position

This Position is graded RX20

Duties and Responsibilities

• Processes, reviews, and reports on the economic and financial data in an enterprise resource planning (ERP) environment and prepares the means to produce various special and recurring reports to management.

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``` - Provides analysis of departmental expenditure and revenue over a multi-year time horizon, warehouse data, and individual city programs; provides information regarding the financial and programmatic impacts for proposed changes; assists Budget Manager with policy development, implementation, and compliance with governing regulations; develops data sets and reports for other analysts.

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``` - Coordinates, participates in, and facilitates economic and financial data development to identify opportunities for efficiency advancements across the entire City.

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``` - Arranges, coordinates, and leads training sessions; reviews various data sources for potential budgetary impacts; acts to ensure data quality, completeness, and accuracy; develops systems designed to detect errors; applies business intelligence (BI) tools in tracking expenditures and monitoring compliance to budget.

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``` - Responds to requests for information; answers budget and financial questions related to BI; advises City management on budget issues and procedures regarding data policies and warehouse development, analytical tools, and training; provides technical information based on business needs to City staff as authorized; provides assistance to other government agencies and the public within scope of authority.

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``` - Acts as a resource for assembling financial and administrative information data for modeling; performs ad hoc analysis and generates special reports, charts, and financial summaries; analyzes fiscal performance, and prepares and distributes budget reports on selected subjects.

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Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Public Administration, Computer Science, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field AND four (4) years experience in a governmental ERP budgeting and finance setting. Public sector financial experience in combination with data query, analysis and integrated analytics is preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:BI tools (Crystal Reports, SAS etc.); integrated analytics; query and analysis; GIS applications, public sector budgeting systems; Public Sector financial management; operations research and modeling techniques; principles, practices, techniques, activities, rules, and regulations related to the operations and functions of the position and services provided; current principles of record keeping and records management; principles and practices of effective research methods and data analysis, customer service, and problem resolution techniques; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; safe and effective use and maintenance of related tools, materials, and equipment; current methods and standards for preparing effective business correspondence; correct English usage, grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; business and personal computers and related software applications; City organization, operations, policies, and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.

Ability to: perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet deadlines; ensure appropriate levels of customer service to achieve expectations and meet objectives; read, understand, and assure compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, rules, standards, and regulations governing related activities and functions; collect applicable information and maintain accurate and timely records; maintain confidentiality of information and data; communicate effectively orally and in writing and use interpersonal skills to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work direction; prepare and present accurate and reliable information and reports; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; navigate across even and uneven surfaces; timely and accurately enter data and update records using various mediums and formats; take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines andcarry out primary responsibilities in accordance with all governing regulations, statutes, and proceduresto ensure achievement of goals and objectives.

Skills in:Assess BI needs in an ERP setting and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands; interpret a variety of technical instructions and manage abstract and concrete variables; prepare reports; develop query and analysis techniques for data development; prepare, maintain and update data warehouse documentation; reading, understanding, and applying relevant rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures; effectively managing assignments; responding to inquiries timely and within the scope of delegated authority; responding appropriately, maintaining objectivity and freedom from prejudice, and exercising sou