Senior Budget & Evaluation Analyst

Position Description

This position will monitor City legislative processes and assist and make recommendations in policy development discussions with elected officials and department staff, develop financial recommendations, and write briefing papers for department management and policy makers to ensure understanding of budget issues and implications.

Work Location
This position currently works on-site two days on-site and three days remote but is subject to change seasonally.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce and analyze the impact of budget proposals and legislative actions.
• Create briefing papers and brief leadership in person or in writing, including department management and policy makers to ensure understanding of budget issues and implication.
• Develop and conduct complex financial studies for assigned areas of responsibility, develop and present analysis and make recommendations on whether resources are used efficiently and economically in alignment with City goals.
• Participate in business planning and develop short (Budget Cycle) and long-term financial projections in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Perform financial and statistical analysis utilizing relevant data.
• Collect and analyze relevant data and information on assigned projects and subject areas, prepares reports summarizing findings and presents logical and objective conclusions and alternative solutions.
• Conducts research on project histories through the review of financial records, reports to assist assigned areas in forecasting future opportunities and needs.
• Utilizes financial systems to support departments in their initiatives.
• Manage large amounts of financial data using the City's financial and budgeting systems.
• Serves as a high-level knowledge resource regarding financial data and systems in the assigned area.
• Prepares written reports summarizing findings.
• Present logic used to determine objective conclusions as well as alternative worthy of consideration.
• Develops and presents analysis for both long and short-term funding opportunities.
• Work with leadership in assigned areas, identifying and analyzing opportunities for improvements in the deployment of budgeted resources.
• Lead process improvement efforts as required.
• Produce all official documents communicating the Mayors Recommended Budget and the City’s Adopted Budget alongside of the other members of the Budget Office.
• Assist in the production of financial reports such as the budget book.
• Provide work team leadership and strategic advice to department heads and department managers with a high degree of independence and discretion.
• Responsible for special projects in the absence of the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Policy, Accounting, or other related field

Minimum Experience
Two (2) years in a public-sector environment preparing and analyzing budgets.

Selection Process
The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Union Representation
This position is non-represented (CNR) .

Eligible List Statement
The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire in one month after it has been established.

Interview Selection
The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A Master's Degree in Business, Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration or closely related field is highly desirable and preferred.
• Knowledge of public sector budgeting processes as well as operational challenges of providing a broad range of services to the public.
• An understanding of public financing and revenue sources that exist or are potentially available to meet the resource requirement of the City.
• Considerable knowledge of budgeting, accounting and investment principles and practices.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and techniques of financial analysis, including cost benefit analysis and forecasting.
• Good knowledge of financial accounting systems and databases used in the assigned area.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and report results of analysis.
• Ability to present clear and concise reports, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels in the City structure.
• Good judgment and political sensitivity.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products.

Benefits Summary
Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and generous benefits. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive benefits program that supports employees' health and financial well-being. Programs, resources, and benefit eligibility varies based on position, average hours worked, location and length of service. For detailed benefits information, please visit the benefits page .

New 12 weeks of paid parental leave
City employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the event of a birth or placement for adoption of a child.

Insurance
Health insurance
Eligibility for benefits begins the first of the month following employment date. The City of Minneapolis offers eligible employees one plan design with a choice of six provider networks, allowing you to select the best option for you. Available plans include Medica Choice Passport, Medica Elect, VantagePlus with Medica, Park Nicollet and HealthPartners Medical Group First with Medica, Ridgeview Community Network powered by Medica, and Clear Value with Medica.

Dental insurance
The City of Minneapolis offers dental insurance through Delta Dental of Minnesota and pays 100% of the monthly premium for eligible employees.

Benefits
Paid time off
Our generous leave package includes vacation, holidays and paid sick leave, which gives employees the opportunity to enhance their quality of life outside work. Amounts and accrual rates are based on years of experience and collective bargaining agreements .

Retirement
City employees earn a pension and may choose to participate in additional retirement savings programs.

• Pension: The City of Minneapolis participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Employees and the City both contribute a percentage of your pay to fund future benefits.
• Deferred compensation: Employees may choose to participate in pre-tax or after-tax savings plans through the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS).

Transportation
Eligible City employees may choose to participate in the following transportation programs:

• Metropass: The Metropass program allows eligible employees to enroll in a pass for unlimited bus or light rail rides at a discounted price.
• Parking or Van Pool: The City of Minneapolis Transportation Benefits Plan gives you options to pay certain commuting costs, such as qualified parking and van pool expenses, with pre-tax dollars.

Learning and development
To engage and develop employees, the City of Minneapolis offers classes in leadership, cultural agility, change management and more. Additionally, educational discounts at Augsburg University, Hamline University, St. Catherine’s, and St. Mary's University of Minnesota are available to City employees.

Other perks
Employees can also take advantage of optional life insurance, flexible spending accounts, the Employee Assistance Program , health club discounts and more.

Closing Date/Time: 10/22/2024 11:59 PM Central

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