This is advanced professional budget analysis work for the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners.(BCC)

Employees in this class are responsible for analyzing large and complex 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, assisting in the planning and programming of capital improvement projects, 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 considerable independent judgment in the analysis of complex departmental budgets involving fund complexities and increased significance of community service issues. Supervision is received from a professional superior who holds the incumbent responsible for effectiveness in the analysis, preparation, monitoring and review of complex operating and capital budgets.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Analyzes and monitors complex operating and capital funds from initial budget submission and development to year-end close out for at least two large and complex departments as well as departments of smaller size and complexity.

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

Conducts complex financial analysis, policy research and statistical work on budgetary, financial and management policy issues.

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

Works with assigned departments to develop and monitor performance measures.

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.

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

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

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.

Considerable knowledge of the organization and operation of County departments and agencies.

Considerable knowledge of research techniques and the sources and availability of current information.

Considerable knowledge of the principles of management and public administration.

Ability to analyze and monitor complex 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 programmatic performance of assigned departments.

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

Ability to prepare narrative and financial information required for development of the annual proposed operating and capital budgets.

Ability to operate personal computer database and spreadsheet applications.

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