The City of Roanoke is seeking a Budget/Business Analyst in the Department of Finance. Division of Management and Budget to develop, monitor and evaluate operating and capital budgets. The successful candidate will assist in the development, preparation, publication and monitoring of the annual operating budget, capital improvement program. They may also develop and analyze financial trend information and prepare related analytical reports for review. Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with major course work in business management, public administration, accounting or related field; three to five years related experience and/or training in the application of related principles and techniques; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer. To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is an exempt position.
SUMMARY
Performs a wide variety of activities focused on analysis and re-engineering of business processes to maximize quality of service and cost effectiveness from the perspective of budget planning and monitoring or the advancement of technology.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include some or all of the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Conducts requested research and surveys and presents results to other staff as requested.
- Researches and advises on alternative solutions for a variety of challenges, preparing management reports as necessary.
- Prepares cost/benefit analyses.
- Makes formal presentations orally and/or in writing.
- Develops and analyzes trend information and prepares related analytical reports for review.
- Participates in a variety of special projects and provides project management expertise and support .
- Assists in the development, preparation, publication and monitoring of the annual operating and grants budget, capital improvement program and capital maintenance and equipment replacement program.
- Assists departments in developing performance measures that relate to goals and objectives outlined in their strategic business plans as requested.
- May analyzes work methods, perform work measurement, manpower staffing studies, policy analysis, evaluation of alternatives, development of cost projections, organizational planning and budget analysis for all city departments.
- Develops and analyzes trend information and prepares related analytical reports for review.
- Makes formal presentations orally and in writing Incorporates strategic planning into organization's budgetary and operational planning processes.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
May be called upon to act in a leadership role for specific projects but does not have regular supervisory duties.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have strong interpersonal and technical writing skills, a detailed knowledge of process re-engineering and proven technical ability. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university and three to five years related experience and/or training or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical material, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond effectively to inquiries orally and in writing. Ability to make effective presentations to city council, management, public groups, and other staff.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions with proper documentation. Ability to interpret and deal with an extensive variety of variables. Ability to think logically.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually very moderate. This is a job description and not an individualized position description.

A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.

City of Roanoke, Virginia

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