Principal Budget Analyst - Operating Budget Coordinator

Bargaining Unit: Employee Council

• Assumes responsibility for the developing and monitoring the operating budget, which includes developing timelines, templates, and coordinating submissions from departments, and responsibility for preparation of intermediate materials for executive-level review.
• Coordinates, directs, and participates in the production of research reports for assigned topics to be used for executive level decision making, and in some cases, by the City Council and the public.
• Facilitates the annual budget preparation process by providing information and expertise to administrative staff of assigned departments.
• Coordinates production of the annual budget for all departments as well as non-taxing funds.
• Monitors financial data submitted by assigned departments for accuracy, completeness, and quality control.
• Conducts financial studies as assigned, which includes presenting financial recommendations in writing.
• Develops and updates short-term and long-term financial forecasts for funds for use in ongoing decision making as well as budget document preparation. 
• Supervises up to three Budget Office employees and coordinates the operating budget assignments. 
• Develops and presents financial recommendations to City of Wichita staff as well as citizen groups, such as District Advisory Boards.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

• Ability to provide leadership to colleagues and departmental staff regarding budget development and functional area.
• Knowledge and application of best practices for functional area in order to serve as a subject matter expert.
• Ability to deliver consistently high-quality, accurate, and timely written analysis and financial information on short timelines.
• Thorough knowledge of basic principles and practices of governmental budgeting, financial analysis, and strategic and financial planning.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to research, analyze, summarize, and report findings for topics of vaguely defined scope, with minimal guidance and editing and rewriting needed.
• Supervisory responsibilities include monitoring and managing direct reports, directing work, and creating a positive work environment.  
• Knowledge of long-term capital improvement planning, governmental strategic planning, and performance measurement, and financial implications.
• Knowledge of an integrated financial system (ERP).
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other Departments, City officials, and the public.
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to use a computer in spreadsheet development, using complex mathematical and statistical operations. 
• Position requires specific experience with database systems; data retrieval and advanced Excel skills.   
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Required Experience and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or public administration, with a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible full-time work experience in governmental or large-scale organizational budget development, financial analysis, or financial administration. OR Ten (10) years of progressively responsible full-time work experience in governmental or large-scale organizational budget development, financial analysis, or financial administration.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience, including responsibility for assigning work, monitoring performance, and providing feedback or evaluations.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship. 
• Attainment of passing scores on pre-employment tests. Candidates with the required experience and training will be required to take the following assessments:

1. Analytical Skills
2. Business Writing
3. Microsoft Excel – Whole Test

Preferred Experience and Training

• Master’s degree in public administration (MPA), Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• Five (5) years of experience leading or coordinating a full budget cycle for a public-sector entity, including developing multi-year forecasts, preparing budget presentations for executive leadership, and working with elected officials or governing bodies. 

Salary : $64,099 - $90,999