Budget Analyst

The Budget Analyst assists the Budget Manager in the preparation, coordination and development of the budgeting process for the Richmond Sheriff’s Office.  The Budget Analyst will assist upper management in the analysis, planning, preparation, implementation and adaptation of the annual budget. This position plans, organizes and implements programs and reports progress of major activities to executive level administrators through reports in support of the Budget Manager.

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

The Budget Analyst is a civilian position which reports directly to the Budget Manager and/or the Sheriff’s designee.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops an operating budget, which includes preparing two-year expenditure forecasts and reviewing pay and benefits;

Assists the Budget Manager by conducting various surveys, research, data analysis, cost-benefit analyses, and expenditure and revenue forecasting; 

Monitors and amends the operating budget, verifies data and funds;

Executes transactions within the integrated budget, accounting, and purchasing system, which may include purchase requisitions, contract payment vouchers, budget data entry, appropriation revisions, and salary and budget imports;

Develops and monitors the objectives of this office as part of the annual budget process;

Prepares budget presentations and workshops;

Prepares salary projections, develops procedures, makes policy recommendations; 

Assembles and/or formulates statistical analysis when required;

Develops revenue and expenditure forecasting;

Performs advanced analysis or interpretation of methods of a financial nature and the ability to formulate recommendations on the basis of such analysis

Requires negotiating, exchanging ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policy and programs which affect the budget;

Requires establishing long range plans and programs, identifying funding sources, allocating funds for, and implementing long range capital improvements, major equipment, and new technology systems which support the goals and objectives of the Sheriff’s Office and the City of Richmond; 

Conducts training for departments/sections involved in the budget process; 

Provides information and answers to departments regarding budgets, forecasts, surveys, financial trends, and other requested data; 

Provides, upon request, data and analysis for the Sheriff, City Council and City Administration; and,

Carries out any or all other duties as directed by the Sheriff, Budget Manager and/or the Sheriff’s designee.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Works within an office environment, interacting with employees, City of Richmond Officials, and the general public.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

A.      Education and Training

The Budget Analyst must possess a four-year degree in a field that offers an opportunity to gain a well-rounded budget/administrative background.  Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of required education.  Should possess three years of experience in the daily operation of local and state compensation budget processes-Constitutional Officers’ Informational Network (COIN). Must be proficient in the usage of the English language, which involves the ability to read, write and speak.  Shall possess mathematical skills which require the use of symbols, numbers and formulas to solve complex mathematical problems.

B.      Technical Requirements

Will be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and other software programs such as word processing, spreadsheets or custom applications.

C.       Managerial Experience 

Will possess a minimum of five years' experience in management and supervision of personnel.  These experiences should include proficiency in performing employee performance appraisals, disciplinary actions and counseling employees.

Knowledge of Intranet and Internet use.

Company Description

The Richmond City Sheriff’s Office is responsible for maintaining a secure jail and a safe court system and for providing seamless inmate transport and civil process to safety. We remain committed to performing these duties with unsurpassed integrity and professionalism and with progressive training that incorporates best practices and technology.

While partnering with the community, we strive to lower recidivism by providing faith-based and community-based programming that empowers ex-offenders to become productive members of society. If you are looking for a great career, we encourage you to continue with this applicant-friendly, online job application.

The Richmond City Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
 

Benefits

• Numerous educational partnerships with local institutions of higher learning provide reduced tuition
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Basic Life Insurance
• Group Health Insurance
• Optional Disability and Family Life Insurance
• Certified V3 Employer
• Direct Deposit
• Optional Deferred Compensation Retirement
• Virginia Retirement System Retirement with Hazardous Duty Supplement for Deputies
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 13 Accrued Vacation Days Per Year
• 15 Days Military Leave per Military Fiscal Year
• 13 Accrued Sick Days Per Year