Class Code: 00725

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –

HUMAN RESOURCES ENTERPRISE

BUDGET ANALYST 4

DEFINITION

Serves as the budget officer for a very large department with extensive operating programs and directly supervises subordinate employees; performs related work as required.

The Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.

WORK EXAMPLES

Supervises and evaluates the work of subordinates; recommends personnel actions related to selection, disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves, grievances, work schedules and assignments; administers personnel policies and procedures.

Provides consultative budget/fiscal analysis service to agency officials regarding budget preparation, program operations, appropriations control and advises them concerning adherence to executive policies and legislative intent.

Analyzes proposed legislation/policy revisions to assess budgetary impact upon new or existing programs and attends legislative budget hearings.

Conducts studies and surveys of organization, methods/procedures and prepares comprehensive reports of findings and recommendations.

Assists in the development of standards and procedures for more efficient budget administration, maintains historical cost data and prepares charts, graphs and reports for budget administration/fiscal analysis.

Reviews agency requests for products/services based on the authorized biennial budget and recommends adoption or modification.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Knowledge of state budget and accounting procedures and policies.

Knowledge of the operating programs, functions and objectives of the department for which budget services are rendered.

Ability to plan, organize, control and effectively supervise the work of subordinates.

Ability to analyze program and accounting details in order to identify and apply significant data in preparing budget projections, estimates and reports.

Ability to exercise control responsibility over a variety of funds.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency representatives, employees and state officials.

Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest or unethical behavior.

Works and communicates with internal and external clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service.

Displays a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.

Responds appropriately to supervision. Follows policy and cooperates with supervisors.

Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals of the organization.

Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity. Fosters commitment and team spirit.

Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from an accredited year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and experience equal to four years of full-time work in budget analysis or fiscal management;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of the required experience for each year of the required education to a maximum of four years;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of a master's degree program in business administration for one year of the required experience;

OR

employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to twelve months of full-time work as a Budget Analyst 3, or twenty-four months of full-time work as a Budget Analyst 2.

Effective Date: 07/07 JG