What are the responsibilities and job description for the Budget Analyst position at City of Des Moines, Iowa?
Job Description
General Statement of DutiesPerforms professional research and development activities in the preparation and administration of the City’s annual operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program; performs research and analysis affecting one department, the entire organization, or the City by using methods associated with higher level research; performs directly related work as required.
The City of Des Moines promotes a healthy work life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Alternative Work Arrangements
Volunteer Time
Parental Leave
Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals
12 Paid Holidays
Health/Dental/Life Insurance
Wellness Programs
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Acceptable Experience and Training
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in Public Administration; or
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related fields, or CPA certification, and
- Three (3) years directly related experience in public sector research and budgetary development; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Required Special Qualifications
- Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post employment offer physical examination and drug screen.
- Possession of a valid Iowa driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)
- Utilizes research methodologies, statistical techniques and the compilation of empirical data to perform budget analysis for the purpose of designing, planning and developing the operating budget of several municipal departments;
- Develops capital budgets in assigned areas;
- Coordinates the work of and provides technical assistance to professional staff in the monitoring and managing of budgeted resources;
- Develops long-range budget plans in coordination with departmental staff;
- Analyzes departmental budget requests and makes recommendations based on the results;
- Assists departments in the development and preparation of policy options for consideration by the City Manager or City Council;
- Performs fiscal, statistical and personnel staffing studies;
- Conducts internal audits on budget implementation and related financial activities;
- Monitors departmental revenues and expenditures to ensure compliance with City policies and procedures, state and federal requirements and related guidelines;
- Conducts research and analysis on subjects and issues that impact the organization or the citizens of Des Moines;
- Coordinates and administers grants within municipal departments as required;
- Assists departments in research projects, grant writing, development of requests for proposals, or other activities designed to improve operating efficiency or effectiveness;
- Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;
- Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
- Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;
- Responds to citizens’ and other organizations questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
- Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
- Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.
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Closing Date/Time: 9/10/2026 4:00 PM Central