This is professional budget analysis work for the Metro-Dade County Office of Strategic Business Management (OSBM).

Employees in this class are responsible for analyzing departmental operating and capital budgets from initial submission, and development of the annual budget to year-end close-out. Responsibilities include making recommendations regarding departmental policy, programmatic and budgetary issues, and working with department directors and other departmental budget and administrative employees throughout the year in the preparation, analysis, monitoring and reporting on departmental operating and capital budgets. Related duties include conducting financial and programmatic research, performing data entry and spreadsheet development tasks, and conducting budget-related special assignments. Incumbents exercise independent judgment in the analysis of complex budgetary and programmatic policies and issues. Supervision is received from a professional superior who reviews work for effectiveness in operating and capital budget preparation, analysis, monitoring and reporting.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Analyzes and monitors operating and capital funds from initial budget submission and development to year-end close-out.

Evaluates, projects and forecasts departmental budgetary and financial activity including analysis of variances related to budgeted levels.

Monitors, evaluates and reviews programmatic performance of assigned departments; assists in securing budgetary policy objectives as approved by the Board of County Commissioners.

Acts as budget liaison between operating departments and the County Manager's Office.

Prepares narrative and financial information required for development of the annual proposed operating and capital budgets.

Develops policy recommendations regarding County funding, staffing, services and activities.

Conducts financial and programmatic research and budget-related special assignments as directed; prepares special reports as requested.

Monitors staffing levels and personnel-related spending; authorizes personnel recruitment based on funding availability.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of departmental operating and capital budget preparation, analysis, monitoring and reporting.

Considerable knowledge of budget preparation rules, regulations and procedures.

Knowledge of research techniques and the sources and availability of current information.

Knowledge of the organization and operation of County departments and agencies.

Knowledge of the principles of management and public administration.

Ability to analyze and monitor departmental operating and capital funds from initial budget submission and development to year-end close-out.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors and a variety of other public officials.

Ability to monitor, evaluate and review the programmatic performance of assigned departments.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

Ability to operate personal computer database and spreadsheet applications.

Ability to work independently.