What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Analyst - Budget position at City of Colorado Springs?
Description / Position Overview
Senior Analyst - Budget
About the Job: In this position, you will perform complex professional and analytical duties in support of the City's Finance Department. You will also plan, coordinate, direct, and evaluate systems and procedures.
Job Type: Full time
Work Location: City Administrative Building, 30 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Learn more about the department: https://coloradosprings.gov/finance
This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year, and any furloughs subsequently approved.
As a Senior Analyst, You Will
Knowledge Of
We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.
The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.
Please contact Katie McLaughlin at katie.mclaughlin@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees’ unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Apply to Join Our Team
You can view the status of your application on the City of Colorado Springs Careers page.
To be notified of future career opportunities sign up for job alerts on the Job Alerts page.
Working for the City of Colorado Springs is Rewarding!
Please visit the City of Colorado Springs' Total Rewards Site for additional benefits information.
The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.
01
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
How many years of relevant experience do you possess?
Do you have experience working in municipal government environments?
Please explain your experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and Outlook) in written detail, including how you gained the experience. Please provide specific examples of your experience.
Senior Analyst - Budget
About the Job: In this position, you will perform complex professional and analytical duties in support of the City's Finance Department. You will also plan, coordinate, direct, and evaluate systems and procedures.
Job Type: Full time
Work Location: City Administrative Building, 30 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Learn more about the department: https://coloradosprings.gov/finance
This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year, and any furloughs subsequently approved.
As a Senior Analyst, You Will
- Analyze proposed capital, personnel, operating, and maintenance expenditure budgets
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and make recommendations
- Review and analyze technical documents and proposals
- Track and analyze budget expenditures, operational issues, and financing requirements
- Maintain detailed records; prepare professional reports and develop presentations of composite data
- Recommend and develop reports and analyses related to the impact of budgetary decisions
- Develop multi-year revenue forecasts; prepare and analyze financial and fiscal reports; and analyze statistical data
- Assist with the development, coordination, and preparation of the annual budget and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
- Recommend and participate in various organizational studies and analyses
- Lead complex projects that may include cost allocation, fiscal impact analyses and capital project planning
- Coordinate the collection, evaluation, and interpretation of information and data
- Coordinate project activities with other City departments, divisions, boards, committees, task forces, external organizations, and the public
Knowledge Of
- The policies affecting budgetary, fiscal record-keeping, and data management procedures
- Budget preparation and administration
- Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Perform job duties with a high degree of accuracy
- Work effectively in a team environment
- Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related area of study.
- Five years of full-time, professional experience in a related field
The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience working in a municipal government environment
Please contact Katie McLaughlin at katie.mclaughlin@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees’ unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Apply to Join Our Team
- Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).
- Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.
- Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
- We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page
- Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position’s closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.
You can view the status of your application on the City of Colorado Springs Careers page.
To be notified of future career opportunities sign up for job alerts on the Job Alerts page.
Working for the City of Colorado Springs is Rewarding!
Please visit the City of Colorado Springs' Total Rewards Site for additional benefits information.
The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.
01
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Less than high school
- High School diploma or GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or above
How many years of relevant experience do you possess?
- Less than one year
- One or more years
- Two or more years
- Three or more years
- Four or more years
- Five or more years
- Six or more years
- Seven or more years
- Eight or more years
- Nine or more years
- Ten or more years
Do you have experience working in municipal government environments?
- Yes
- No
Please explain your experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and Outlook) in written detail, including how you gained the experience. Please provide specific examples of your experience.
- Required Question