BUDGET ANALYST at State of Rhode Island – Providence, Rhode Island

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Within the Office of Management and Budget, to perform professional tasks in the analysis and preparation of designated aspects of the State budget; under direction of a supervisor, to review agency operating and capital budget requests and prepare written budget analyses; under the direction of a supervisor, to formulate budget recommendations; to handle a portfolio of less complex agencies determined by the Budget Officer; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the close supervision and/or professional guidance of a supervisor or highly experienced analyst; work is reviewed for conformance to instructions, laws, rules and regulations.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Usually none.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A general knowledge of principles and practices utilized in the analysis of objectives, procedures, performance metrics, organizational structure and financial resources as they relate to the preparation, review and implementation of budgets; knowledge of the principles and practices of public budgeting, policy and administration; the ability to conduct analyses of problems, develop alternatives and participate in decision making; the ability to examine, assimilate, and utilize the information garnered from agency documents, onsite visits, and national and regional literature related to agency activities; the ability to perform in-depth research and to provide clear and concise reports on a timely basis; the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from a college of recognized standing in Public or Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Public Policy or a closely related field including coursework in research and report compilation.

Applicants for the Budget Analyst position are recommended to upload a cover letter and resume as part of the application process.