City of Seattle
Budget Analyst - Strategic Advisor
City of Seattle, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
The Accounting and Budgeting Services division (ABS) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of
Budget Analyst - Strategic Advisor . This position will work with the team analyzing, producing, monitoring, and defending the $428 million budget of 16 different divisions of the Department Finance and Administrative Services (FAS), as well as the Office of City Finance (OCF).
ABS is one of the 10 divisions in FAS and provides high quality budget, project controls and accounting services.
ABOUT USFAS is often the public's first interaction with the City of Seattle, operating as a customer-focused front door that assists with everything from paying utilities or reporting a pothole to requesting public information or even adopting a new pet.
The 450-plus employees of
FAS
span across 10 divisions and work behind-the-scenes providing critical functions, like managing 120 City facilities—including police and fire stations—coordinating logistics and emergency management and making sure minority-owned businesses can equitably compete for City contracts. FAS is a collaborative workplace with collective accountability to promote equity, respect, civility, integrity, inclusiveness, and fairness for all employees.
Perform as a team lead for the annual Citywide budget development process, collaborating with stakeholders and providing strategic guidance and technical support.Design, develop, and evaluate budget proposals by collaborating with division experts, producing in-depth analysis, and providing recommendations to senior leadership.Prepare financial plans and budget management reports that will significantly influence decisions by department and City leaders.Perform financial and policy research and analysis, including reviewing various funding and operational models for long-term impacts.Develop, advise, and defend long-term strategic financial policy recommendations to FAS leadership and Central Budget Office (CBO) partners.Partner with other members of the budget team to exchange focus areas, provide back-up as needed and serve as a budget and policy team lead providing broad support across the department.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, finance, accounting, or a related field; andFour (4) years of relevant experience in the areas of budget, and/or accounting, and/or financial policy analysis.
A combination of education, training, or experience that provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class will be considered.
Desired Qualifications:
Strong experience in government budget or legislative processes.Thrives in a dynamic environment and can shift work priorities quickly.Strong technical ability and comfort with analyzing large data sets and using enterprise systems frequently.Initiates collaboration between workgroups and departments.Takes initiative to reach out and work with others to gather information, analyze trends, and solve problems.Deals with ambiguity and sensitive issues in a professional manner.This position is classified as a Strategic Advisor 2, Finance, Budget & Accounting. The full salary range for this job classification is $52.50 - $78.78 per hour. This position is FLSA exempt (not eligible for overtime) and is Civil Service. The entry salary is expected to be mid-range.
Application ProcessApplications are reviewed after the posting closes. You must submit the following items to be considered for this position no later than
4:00pm Pacific Time on the scheduled closed date :Completed NEOGOV online application.Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.Current resume indicating relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and education. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state “see my resume” or “see my personnel file” are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
Work EnvironmentThis position requires a minimum of three days per week of onsite work. Overtime work may be required based on business needs. Alternative Work Arrangements and hybrid telework schedules for work conducted in a normal office environment may be considered and will be based on operational needs and consistency with City policies.
Background Check:
Applicants must successfully pass a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation.
Why work at the City of Seattle?The
City of Seattle
recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the
Race and Social Justice Initiative
by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
Employee Benefits .#J-18808-Ljbffr
Budget Analyst - Strategic Advisor . This position will work with the team analyzing, producing, monitoring, and defending the $428 million budget of 16 different divisions of the Department Finance and Administrative Services (FAS), as well as the Office of City Finance (OCF).
ABS is one of the 10 divisions in FAS and provides high quality budget, project controls and accounting services.
ABOUT USFAS is often the public's first interaction with the City of Seattle, operating as a customer-focused front door that assists with everything from paying utilities or reporting a pothole to requesting public information or even adopting a new pet.
The 450-plus employees of
FAS
span across 10 divisions and work behind-the-scenes providing critical functions, like managing 120 City facilities—including police and fire stations—coordinating logistics and emergency management and making sure minority-owned businesses can equitably compete for City contracts. FAS is a collaborative workplace with collective accountability to promote equity, respect, civility, integrity, inclusiveness, and fairness for all employees.
Perform as a team lead for the annual Citywide budget development process, collaborating with stakeholders and providing strategic guidance and technical support.Design, develop, and evaluate budget proposals by collaborating with division experts, producing in-depth analysis, and providing recommendations to senior leadership.Prepare financial plans and budget management reports that will significantly influence decisions by department and City leaders.Perform financial and policy research and analysis, including reviewing various funding and operational models for long-term impacts.Develop, advise, and defend long-term strategic financial policy recommendations to FAS leadership and Central Budget Office (CBO) partners.Partner with other members of the budget team to exchange focus areas, provide back-up as needed and serve as a budget and policy team lead providing broad support across the department.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, finance, accounting, or a related field; andFour (4) years of relevant experience in the areas of budget, and/or accounting, and/or financial policy analysis.
A combination of education, training, or experience that provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class will be considered.
Desired Qualifications:
Strong experience in government budget or legislative processes.Thrives in a dynamic environment and can shift work priorities quickly.Strong technical ability and comfort with analyzing large data sets and using enterprise systems frequently.Initiates collaboration between workgroups and departments.Takes initiative to reach out and work with others to gather information, analyze trends, and solve problems.Deals with ambiguity and sensitive issues in a professional manner.This position is classified as a Strategic Advisor 2, Finance, Budget & Accounting. The full salary range for this job classification is $52.50 - $78.78 per hour. This position is FLSA exempt (not eligible for overtime) and is Civil Service. The entry salary is expected to be mid-range.
Application ProcessApplications are reviewed after the posting closes. You must submit the following items to be considered for this position no later than
4:00pm Pacific Time on the scheduled closed date :Completed NEOGOV online application.Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.Current resume indicating relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and education. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state “see my resume” or “see my personnel file” are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
Work EnvironmentThis position requires a minimum of three days per week of onsite work. Overtime work may be required based on business needs. Alternative Work Arrangements and hybrid telework schedules for work conducted in a normal office environment may be considered and will be based on operational needs and consistency with City policies.
Background Check:
Applicants must successfully pass a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation.
Why work at the City of Seattle?The
City of Seattle
recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the
Race and Social Justice Initiative
by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
Employee Benefits .#J-18808-Ljbffr