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Job Description - Budget Analyst (250002OK)

 

 

Budget Analyst (250002OK)

 

Organization

: Job & Family Services

Agency Contact Name and Information: odjfscareers@jfs.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

: Apr 20, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

 Compensation: $29.23 / hour

Schedule

: Full-time

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

 

Primary Job Skill

: Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills: Budgeting, Accounting and Finance, Auditing

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Written Communication, Confidentiality

 Agency Overview

 

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

  • Public Assistance
  • Workforce Development
  • Unemployment Insurance
  • Adult Protective Services
  • Child Support

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world!

Guiding Principles

  • We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
  • We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.
  • We get better at what we do everyday.

Job Description

Office of Information Services

The Office of Information Services (OIS) works to support the business functions and the delivery of health, human, and employment services through the application of information technology. OIS supports the delivery of programs to millions of recipients through the development and round-the-clock operation of automated information systems. Due to the number of end-users and technologies supported, OIS is one of the largest and most complex IT organizations within Ohio state government. Learn more about the Office by visiting the ODJFS OIS webpage.

What You’ll Do

This position plays a critical role in supporting the fiscal operations and budget management of the Office of Information Services (OIS) at the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). The ideal candidate will oversee and maintain the financial health of the office, ensuring compliance with Ohio laws and regulations while managing budgets, analyzing trends, and providing fiscal guidance. They will collaborate across teams, engage with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of financial processes. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is skilled in financial planning, procurement, and systems management.

This role is heavily focused on fiscal management and budget preparation, with opportunities to engage in procurement, vendor management, and collaborative efforts across teams.

The Budget Analyst will be developing, monitoring, and maintaining all IT budget activities including but not limited to:

  •  Assist the budget coordinator in preparing the IT biennium budget.
  • Monitor the operating IT budget (e.g., purchase order maintenance).
  • Ensure compliance with Ohio laws regarding fund usage.
  • Conduct financial analysis, track expenditures, and create budget reports.
  • Use Excel functions to create reports, project, and analyze.
  • Run various reports (e.g., Ohio Administrative Knowledge System, Cognos).
  • Set up codes to track IT project or activity worked.
  • Respond to inquiries and collaborate with internal teams on financial matters.
  • Procure equipment and personal service contracts (e.g., OhioBuys requisitions).
  • Process invoices and collaborate with vendors, users, and technical teams.
  • Serve as the liaison for accurate billings and payments between OIS and the Office of Fiscal and Monitoring Services.
  • Participate in meetings, training sessions, and general administrative tasks.
  • Maintain records, logs, and reports essential for day-to-day operations.
  • Complete other duties as assigned within scope of position.

Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday

Travel: No Regular travel necessary.

PN(s): 20041008

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

  • Medical Coverage
  • Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
  • Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
  • Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following: 

OPTION 1:

  • 3 years experience in budgeting that included fiscal analysis, management & control (e.g., probability; linear regression; multiple variable regression; computer assisted regression analysis models; trend analysis; forecasting cost benefit analysis)

Option 2:

  • Completion of undergraduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration

AND 

  • 12 months experience in budgeting that included fiscal analysis, management & control (e.g., probability; linear regression; multiple variable regression; computer assisted regression analysis models; trend analysis; forecasting cost benefit analysis).

Option 3: 

  • Completion of graduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration which included coursework in quantitative/statistical analysis (e.g., probability; linear regression; multiple variable; regression computer assisted regression analysis models; trend analysis; forecasting cost benefit analysis). 

Or

  • Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Tips For Your Application

When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.