Budget Analyst

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol

Report In Location - 1970 W Broad Street, Columbus 43223

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Free Gym Access & Walking Path!
• Daycare On-site!
• Cafeteria On-site!
  
  

What You'll Do As a Budget Analyst

• Plan combination of fiscal, accounting & budgetary functions & payroll related activities.
• Participate in review & coordination of resource availability & provide recommendations to maximize utilization of funds.
• Assist with the management of a combination of fiscal, accounting & budgetary functions.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel to prepare & maintain statistical reports for expenditures & deposits.
• Assist in the preparation of the financial reporting duties for federal programs or agency specific functions.
  
  

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Option 1

3 yrs. experience in budgeting that included fiscal analysis, management & control (e.g., probability; linear regression; multiple variable regression; computer assisted regression analysis models; trend analysis; forecasting cost benefit analysis).

Option 2

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration;
  
  

AND 12 mos. exp. in budgeting that included fiscal analysis, management & control (e.g., probability; linear regression; multiple variable regression; computer assisted regression analysis models; trend analysis; forecasting cost benefit analysis).

Option 3

• Or Completion of graduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration which included coursework in quantitative/statistical analysis (e.g., probability; linear regression; multiple variable regression; computer assisted regression analysis models; trend analysis; forecasting cost benefit analysis).
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
  
  

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Job Skills Accounting and Finance

Organization

Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information

Kate Veeley | keveeley@dps.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Apr 8, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Charles D Shipley Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$30.55 - $44.74 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

7:00am to 3:30pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills

Bookkeeping, Budgeting, Accounting and Finance, Grants Administration, Research

Professional Skills

Analyzation, Collaboration, Decision Making, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Agency Overview

Ohio State Highway Patrol

Is an internationally accredited agency whose mission is to protect life and property, promote traffic safety and provide professional public safety services with respect, compassion, and unbiased professionalism.