Budget Analyst

Summary

Job Category:
Budgeting
Job Title:
Budget Analyst
Job Category Definition:
This specialty provides input, guidance and recommendations to facilitate fiscal decisions of University officers and trustees using analysis of historical trends, complex performance indicators, bench-mark data, and projection methodologies. Functions include developing, implementing, monitoring and controlling the University’s annual operating budget, creating forecasts for expected expenses and income including University-wide tuition revenue projections, serving as the University’s primary office for complying with external reporting requirements and acting as liaison with national organizations, peer institutions, and state and federal government agencies. These same responsibilities may also relate to department or unit level operations.
Job Title Definition:
The Budget Analyst conducts budget and planning analysis and studies; works closely with programming staff to design and implement computer systems; assists in the preparation of financial materials, reports and summaries. Duties are performed at various levels within the defined title.
Working Conditions:
Specific physical requirements and effort are outlined in Job Responsibilities Worksheet (list of essential job duties and responsibilities specific to a particular job at the unit level) in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).
Other Requirements:
 

Levels

Level 1  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
ACBU0101 G Non-Exempt

Level 1 positions typically demonstrate baseline working knowledge of routine work applications; follow standard principles and systems and use appropriate terminology associated with a particular field of specialization; participate as a team member in a collaborative environment within a diverse workforce; actively contribute to completion of team goals and assigned tasks; clearly communicate information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing; follow recommended approach to assigned work to facilitate achievement of desired results; ensure safe practices and environmental consciousness are exhibited in decisions; typically work under direct and frequent supervision while performing routine duties using established procedures with detailed instructions.

Typical Education & Experience

0+ years of related experience

Associate's Degree or higher in Accounting or related discipline

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Typical Work Duties
  • Participate in budget and resource data analysis; gather, compile and manipulate data; may determine analytical methods to be used; identify inconsistencies or significant findings
  • Assist in developing and analyzing projections of the budget and resource implications of proposed programs; may act as departmental liaison and assist in resolving problems
  • Prepare detailed presentations of comprehensive materials
  • Participate in the preparation of comparative and historical analysis
  • May develop and maintain written departmental procedures, training guides and information
  • Prepare graphs, charts, etc., for presentations; may create and maintain databases

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 2  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
ACBU0102 H Non-Exempt

Level 2 positions typically demonstrate intermediate knowledge of the concepts, practices and procedures of a particular field of specialization; perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas/applications by continuously building on current job knowledge; maintain effective relationships with peers, vendors, and others in a diverse environment; support team decisions and follow through with team responsibilities; interpret information, ideas and instructions and communicate clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing including materials intended for distribution; determine causes of unusual occurrences and apply standard principles and practices to determine and implement solutions; ensure safe practices and environmental consciousness are exhibited in decisions; typically work under general supervision, while performing assignments that are varied and that may be somewhat difficult in character, but usually involve limited responsibility.

Typical Education & Experience

1+ years of related experience

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Typical Work Duties
  • Conduct assigned research and assist in the preparation of data analysis and position papers
  • Participate in the design and implementation of computer systems
  • Assist in the preparation of annual appropriation and capital program requests to the Commonwealth; prepare related summaries, analysis and other background materials
  • Research and assist in the preparation of materials for use by the senior executives or for mandated reports required by the Commonwealth
  • Prepare comparative and historical analysis of appropriate indicator data in support of the University’s annual budget review
  • Assist in analyzing and/or developing projections of cost and other resource implications of proposed academic or support programs and changes in programs
  • Participate in budget and resource data analysis; gather, compile and manipulate data; may determine analytical methods to be used; identify inconsistencies or significant findings
  • Assist in developing and analyzing projections of the budget and resource implications of proposed programs; may act as departmental liaison and assist in resolving problems
  • Prepare detailed presentations of comprehensive materials
  • Participate in the preparation of comparative and historical analysis
  • May develop and maintain written departmental procedures, training guides, and information
  • Prepare graphs, charts, etc., for presentations; may create and maintain databases

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 3  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
ACBU0103 I Exempt

Level 3 positions typically demonstrate proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications to integrate fundamental elements from other specialties into work assignments; apply knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field of specialization to complete difficult assignments; promote a culture that is conducive to effective relationships among diverse team members; ensure safe practices and environmental consciousness are exhibited in decisions; may lead a project team involved in completion of difficult assignments, requiring proficient knowledge of field of specialization; interpret and communicate information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in writing including materials intended for distribution; incorporate new facts and ideas into group processes and apply creative thinking to develop new solutions; typically work with minimal supervision on difficult assignments, conferring with manager on unusual matters.

Typical Education & Experience

3+ years related experience

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Typical Work Duties
  • Interpret and explain procedures, forms, formats, definitions and other requirements for the annual preparation and submission of budget documents
  • Review and verify annual University-wide salary increases and promotion allocations
  • Assist in the development of detailed income projections
  • Participate in budget and resource data analysis; gather, compile and manipulate data; may determine analytical methods to be used; identify inconsistencies or significant findings
  • May develop and analyze projections of the budget and resource implications of proposed programs; may act as departmental liaison and assist in resolving problems
  • Prepare detailed presentations of comprehensive materials
  • Participate in the preparation of comparative and historical analysis
  • May develop and maintain written departmental procedures, training guides and information
  • Prepare graphs, charts, etc., for presentations
  • May create and maintain databases
  • Conduct assigned research and assist in the preparation of data analysis and position papers
  • Participate in the design and implementation of computer systems
  • Assist in the preparation of annual appropriation and capital program requests to the Commonwealth; prepare related summaries, analysis and other background materials
  • Research and assist in the preparation of materials for use by the senior executives or for mandated reports required by the Commonwealth
  • Prepare comparative and historical analysis of appropriate indicator data in support of the University’s annual budget review
  • Assist in analyzing and/or developing projections of cost and other resource implications of proposed academic or support programs and changes in programs
  • Coordinate work assignments and train assigned staff

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 4  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
ACBU0104 J Exempt

Level 4 positions typically demonstrate advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field of specialization and complete complex assignments; integrate complex elements from other specialties into work assignments; demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusionary practices which support diversity throughout the University; establish a shared vision and take responsibility for the achievement of team goals, and provide direction for appropriate implementation of plans; present ideas, concepts and instructions in a clear manner, and use persuasion and negotiation to build consensus and cooperation; ensure safe practices and environmental consciousness are exhibited in decisions; develop new techniques, concepts, theories, programs or solutions and apply them to complex strategic operating issues; typically work independently on complex work assignments, review progress and evaluate results and update management as appropriate; may direct and delegate work to lower-level staff.

Typical Education & Experience

5+ years related experience

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Typical Work Duties
  • Participate in budget and resource data analysis; gather, compile and manipulate data; may determine analytical methods to be used; identify inconsistencies or significant findings
  • Develop and analyze projections of the budget and resource implications of proposed programs; may act as departmental liaison and assist in resolving problems
  • Contribute to the development of detailed income projections
  • Advise budget administrators and their staff to interpret and explain procedures, forms and formats, definitions, and other requirements for the annual preparation and submission of budget documents
  • Prepare detailed presentations of comprehensive materials
  • Participate in the preparation of comparative and historical analysis
  • Develop and maintain written departmental procedures, training guides, and information
  • Prepare graphs, charts, etc., for presentations; may create and maintain databases
  • Conduct assigned research for and assist in the preparation of data analysis and position papers
  • Participate in the design and implementation of computer systems
  • Prepare annual appropriation and capital program requests to the Commonwealth; prepare related summaries, analysis and other background materials
  • Research and assist in the preparation of materials for use by the senior executives or mandated reports required by the Commonwealth
  • Prepare comparative and historical analysis of appropriate indicator data in support of the University’s annual budget review
  • Analyze and/or develop projections of cost and other resource implications of proposed academic or support programs and changes in programs
  • Review and verify annual University-wide salary increases and promotion allocations
  • Coordinate work assignments and train assigned staff

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 5  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
ACBU0105 K Exempt

Level 5 positions typically extend mastery of job knowledge to the principles, theories and practices of related specialties; expand knowledge of best practices and incorporate into all work assignments and procedures; evaluate and enhance current practices and efforts to ensure optimal support of diversity; oversee leadership of teams and projects that involve extensive cooperation and coordination between multiple departments across the University or with external customers; prepare written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on highly complex issues and deliver to a broad variety of audiences; identify and implement innovative solutions to important, highly complex strategic and/or operational issues which may involve unusual circumstances and incomplete or conflicting data; ensure safe practices and environmental consciousness are exhibited in decisions; work independently on highly complex or strategic assignments; may direct and supervise lower-level staff.

Typical Education & Experience

8+ years related experience

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Typical Work Duties
  • Participate in budget and resource data analysis; gather, compile and manipulate data, based on broad direction from supervisor; may determine analytical methods to be used; identify inconsistencies or significant findings
  • Responsible for developing and analyzing projections of the budget and resource implications of proposed programs; may act as departmental liaison and assist in resolving problems
  • Responsible for the budget planning and development process to formulate an initial operating budget; evaluate proposals, perform analyses, and develop alternative scenarios
  • Review and verify annual University-wide salary increases and promotion allocations
  • Oversee the design, development, and assembly of analytical material; provide analyses of budgetary issues, proposals, and various ad hoc studies
  • Evaluate existing budget processes and policies
  • Develop detailed income projections using tuition and fees information
  • Review and analyze financial data including but not limited to general or restricted funds
  • Prepare detailed presentations of comprehensive materials
  • Responsible for the preparation of comparative and historical analysis
  • Develop and maintain written departmental procedures, training guides, and information
  • Prepare graphs, charts, etc., for presentations; may create and maintain databases
  • Conduct assigned research for and assist in the preparation of data analysis and position papers
  • Participate in the design and implementation of computer systems
  • Lead preparation of annual appropriation and capital program requests to the Commonwealth; prepare related summaries, analysis and other background materials
  • Research and assist in the preparation of materials for use by the President and reports required by the Commonwealth
  • Prepare comparative and historical analysis of appropriate indicator data in support of the University’s annual budget review
  • Analyze and/or develop projections of cost and other resource implications of proposed academic or support programs and changes in programs
  • Advise budget administrators and their staff to interpret and explain procedures, forms and formats, definitions, and other requirements for the annual preparation and submission of budget documents
  • Coordinate work assignments and train assigned staff

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.