Hybrid Budget Analyst na Loudoun County Public Schools

Job Overview

This is administrative fiscal work in division-wide budget activities for the school district.  The Budget Analyst collects, reviews, and enters appropriate data into the budget system, assists in the design and presentation of the budget document, and ensures the accuracy of published information.  All important aspects of the work are subject to detailed and specific procedures and require considerable judgement.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Processes, reviews and analyzes budget data in preparing the budget document
• Reviews budget request submissions for completeness and accuracy
• Develops data during budget preparation and format reports and published documents; obtain supplementary information as needed
• Researches and answer questions regarding the budget and continuously refines/maintains the budget preparation automated system
• Monitors position control to include the creation and maintenance of positions and their budgets to prevent over hiring and budget deficiencies
• Reviews financial reports for unusual or erroneous budget balances and potential areas of concern
• Reviews budget transfer requests for authority, accuracy, and reasonableness

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

             Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business, Accounting, or related field

Experience

Zero (0) to two (2) years of experience in public sector or governmental budgeting

Licenses and Certifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of the theory, principles, practices, and techniques of the public sector or governmental budgeting, accounting, and financial management systems
• Demonstrated experience utilizing analytical skills including statistics and mathematics
• Outstanding technical skills
• Knowledge of office procedures and practices

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Telework Disclosure

Employees who perform the responsibilities of the above position have been identified as having the potential to telework. Telework is defined as completing one's duties and responsibilities at a site other than one's assigned duty location. In order to be eligible for telework privileges, an employee must have demonstrated consistent, positive performance and have the support and approval of their direct supervisor. In addition, these employees must have reliable high-speed internet and a designated workspace that allows them privacy while completing sensitive and confidential work.  Employees who are non-exempt and are teleworking will work their required scheduled hours and gain approval from their supervisor if they work more than 8 hours a day or more than 40 hours in a workweek.  Teleworking privileges can be amended, changed, or revoked based upon the performance of the employee, as well as the needs of Loudoun County Public Schools. 

Reports to: Supervisor, Budget and Financial Analytics

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 12 months/ 248 days/ 8 hours

Salary Level: Scale B/Universal - Exempt Level 11

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range: 68,722-88,697

Remote Work Eligible: Partial