The Budget Department is looking for a strong analyst who can perform a wide variety of highly complex technical and financial analysis, revenue forecasting, cost analysis, and research of economic and financial data. If this is you, we would love to talk with you!
About the Position:
Performs a wide variety of highly complex technical and financial analysis, revenue forecasting, cost analysis and research duties in support of fiscal strategic planning and the preparation and administration of the city’s budget. This classification is responsible for researching and analyzing a wide variety of economic and financial data, interpreting the impact of economic trends on citywide budgets, and developing financial models, revenue projections, financial trend analyses and related recommendations.
This recruitment requires you to attach your Cover Letter & Resume.The first review of applications will occur after 2 weeks. Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or other related field from an accredited educational institution.
• Five years of professional experience performing complex financial, economic or technical research activities in finance, management analysis, budgeting, accounting, or a closely related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
• Preferred: Master's Degree in a business-related field.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
 

• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
• Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

 
Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/service assignment.
Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area within a department(s) which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:
 

• Performs highly technical financial and economic analyses, collects current and historical data, conducts research, develops forecasts and financial models to aid senior management in fiscal policy and budget strategy decisions.
• Conducts comprehensive analyses and reviews of major revenue sources and key cost drivers for trend analysis, budget development and capital planning purposes.
• Monitors city’s financial performance through evaluating data from different sources, conducting scenario analysis to forecast fund balance, cash flows and financial policy requirements.
• Prepares monthly or ad-hoc reports and presentations for city management.
• Develops and updates 5-year financial forecasts for city's General Fund and other major funds and operations to aid in city's strategic and budget planning efforts.
• Develops and updates or assists with the development, update and review of enterprise rate models and other cost models that establish revenue requirements, cost allocation methodologies and recommendations for rates and fees.
• Participates in internal workgroups to provide analytical insights and support for city programs and initiatives.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in a city office environment.
• Lift and carry storage files and computer reports weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, telephone, copy and fax machine requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.
• Travel to/from meetings and various city locations.

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.17% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide 
• Bilingual pay compensation

Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Fingerprinting
• Criminal Background screening for the past 7 years

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
 
When advised reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an “otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.
 
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.