Senior Budget Analyst, City of Chicago

SENIOR BUDGET ANALYST
Full-Time Position – Compensation: $59,436

Application: www.cityofchicago.org/CAREERS
Requisition: 217423
Open: 6/24/11-7/7/11

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT -

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.

Department of Budget and Management
Number of Vacancies - 2
• Evaluates budget requests from medium sized operating departments for the establishment of new positions and new or expanded programs and services
• Reviews departments' annual budget submissions and recommends the allocation of funding based on spending caps, priorities, and departmental initiatives
• Assists departments in preparing budget estimates for corporate and grant-funded programs and services and equipment purchases
• Analyzes current and past spending patterns and makes recommendations for budget appropriations
• Monitors the disbursement of departmental appropriations identifying problems and recommending budgetary controls
• 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
• Participates in gathering cost information from operating departments requesting emergency or supplemental grant funding
• NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE.

Education, Training and Experience
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, or a directly related field, plus one year of budgetary, accounting, or program evaluation experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, provided that the minimum degree requirement is met.

Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

Education & Employment Verification - Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.

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.

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.


SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires an applicant to successfully complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
• An Intermediate level of experience preparing budgets for programs, services and equipment purchases.
• An Intermediate level of proficiency analyzing spending patterns.
• At least one (1) year or work experience developing executive level presentations and/or memos.
• An Intermediate level of proficiency with preparing cost models that are driven by direct and indirect costs.

VETERANS PREFERENCE NOTE: The City of Chicago offers Veterans Preference to both current, active military personnel AND military personnel who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received an honorable or general discharge. Eligible candidates must have at least six months of active duty documented. In order to receive the veterans preference, candidates need to indicate whether or not they are a veteran by answering "yes" or "no" to the question on the online application that asks, "Are you currently serving on active duty for at least six months in the Armed Forces of the United States OR have you served in the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty for at least six months and received an honorable or general discharge?" In addition, you must attach documentation to verify your military service. For veterans, you must attach a copy of your DD214 to your online application which includes character of service status OR a letter from the United States Veterans Administration on official stationary stating dates of service and character of service. For active military personnel, you must attach a letter from your Commanding Officer on official stationary verifying your active duty, length of service, and character of service in the Armed Forces of the United States AND a copy of your military ID to your online application. Failure to answer the question and attach the required documentation will result in you not being considered for the Veterans Preference.


Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applicants will be accepted.

Residency Requirement: An employee must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.

If you are disabled and require a reasonable accommodation to file your application, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources at 312-744-4976, TTY: 312-744-5035. You will be required to provide information regarding your request.

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

City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

City of Chicago Department of Human Resources
Rahm Emanuel, Mayor Soo Choi, Commissioner