Budget & Management Analyst I

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Budget & Management Analyst I

Salary

$25.35 - $38.03 Hourly

Location

78205, TX

Job Type

4A Full-Time

Job Number

2025-01081

Department

Management & Budget

Opening Date

04/25/2025

Closing Date

5/4/2025 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded

No

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Under general direction, is responsible for performing professional level work involving the planning, analysis, and monitoring of municipal or outside agencies' operations which may include revenue and expenditure elements of the annual and six-year capital budget; preparing the annual five year financial forecast; and completing special projects as assigned. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Exercises no supervision.

Work Location

City Tower - 100 W Houston Street San Antonio, TX 78205

Work Hours/Schedule

  • 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Monday - Friday
  • Occasional evenings and weekends as needed

Essential Job Functions

  • Prepares and administers annual revenue and expenditure budgets and the five year financial forecast for an assigned group of departments or outside agencies.
  • Monitors departmental and agency expenditures to insure compliance with approved appropriations and pertinent local, State, and Federal regulations.
  • Prepares written reports and oral presentations on project results and budget recommendations.
  • Prepares quarterly status reports for the City Manager and City Council on status of pre-selected performance measures, revenue collections, and expenditures.
  • Attends meetings with department representatives, department heads, City Manager, and City Council when resolving annual budget; attends public hearings on budget process.
  • Analyzes requests for budget adjustments and provides recommendations to Budget Manager on approval of request.
  • Analyzes departmental budget submissions for accuracy and appropriateness, provides written recommendations to management on departmental requests for program improvements, and when necessary, mandates reductions to service; works with departments to resolve budget concerns.
  • Coordinates preparation and development of monthly and quarterly financial reporting and develops explanations of variances between budgeted and actual revenues and expenditures; evaluates departmental revenue and expenditure estimates and makes necessary adjustments.
  • Reviews, analyzes and makes recommendations regarding the fiscal information contained in departmental memos requesting City Council action.
  • Coordinates and monitors the implementation of new budget initiatives adopted by City Council; compiles and reviews implementation plans and monthly status updates.
  • Coordinates preparation and publication of proposed and adopted budget documents.
  • Develops detailed narrative explanations of changes in departmental budgets.
  • Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in Public or Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or other related field.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Masters Degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in Public or Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or other related field
  • One (1) year of budget experience.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Experience with Excel, working with large data sets
Special Instructions
Please attach a cover letter and resume 

Applicant Information

  • Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
  • Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks.  If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
  • Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
  • If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing.  Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of theory, practices, procedures, and methods of budget preparation and administration.
  • Knowledge of general report writing procedures and techniques.
  • Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances.
  • Knowledge of modern office procedures and practices.
  • Knowledge of basic mathematics and statistics.
  • Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.
  • Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
  • Ability to analyze problems and suggest practical solutions.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
  • Ability to develop clear and concise reports.
  • Ability to organize information in logical sequences.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
  • Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce.  To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:
http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note: 
  • Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
  • Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01
Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?
  • Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
  • Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
  • No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.
02
Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?
  • Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
  • Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
  • Yes - Both Programs
  • No
03
Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?
  • Yes
  • No
04
What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?
  • Some High School
  • High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
  • 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
  • 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
  • Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
  • 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
  • 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
  • Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
  • PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
  • None of the above
05
How many years of budget experience do you have?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years
  • 6 years
  • 7 years
  • 8 years
  • 9 years
  • 10 years or more
06
Do you have a Masters Degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in Public or Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or other related field?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Select any of the following Microsoft Office applications that you have professional experience with.
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Access
  • PowerPoint
  • Publisher
  • Visio
  • Outlook
  • Teams
  • None of the above
08
Please rate your level of expertise with Microsoft Excel:
  • No Experience
  • Limited Experience
  • Intermediate Experience (requires little or no assistance)
  • Advanced Experience (subject matter expert - able to teach others)
09
Describe your professional experience working with Microsoft Excel and creating/manipulating large data sets. If you do not have this experience, please respond with N/A
10
I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.
  • I acknowledge.

Required Question

Employer
City of San Antonio
Address
Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205
Phone
210-207-8705