Budget & Management Analyst - Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance

Interested in joining Milwaukee County? Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day.

Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support Enforcement, Combined Court Operations, Sheriffs Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors in the Department on Aging, those with Disabilities, and Veterans Affairs. Our employees also remain committed to serve the cultural, human, recreational and social needs of the entire community.

Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.
 

We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County!

Annual Salary:  $56,014.40 - $64,334.40

Job Summary:  Complete analysis and recommendations on several major departmental budgets, complex public policy, fiscal and or performance management analysis studies and budget administration.  Analyze current and past budget and financial data to ensure fiscal goals and strategic objectives are met

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze departmental annual budgets and funds to support operations of Milwaukee County.
• Analyze departmental strategies and performance measures and assist with performance management functions.
• Prepares summarizations, comparative data, budget analysis sheets and related duties in conjunction with budget preparation and review.
• Assist in certain processes related to the analysis and production of the overall Milwaukee County budget, such as budget summarization, budget amendments, and budget format and automation.
• Review and analyze request for filling vacant positions, funder transfer, contingent fund allocations and other management and financial matters from selected departments and make recommendations regarding these requests.  Prepare special reports and research items as requested.

Minimum Education & Years of Experience Required: 

• Current State of Wisconsin resident.
• A valid state of Wisconsin driver’s license at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.   
• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business Accounting, Public Admn., Mgmt. or related field.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in Budget and/or policy analysis
• Intermediate knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.
• High volume and variable work demands and deadlines that impose strain on a routine basis; frequent direct contact with individuals or exposure to highly stressful situation, demands or pressures.

Note: Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Preferred Areas:

• Master’s degree
• Familiar with or experience in public sector budget & policy analysis
• requires a strong work ethic and attention to detail

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Exchange of basic information with internal and/or external contacts.
• Maintain sensitive or confidential information.
• Explain and gather information, answer queries, or provide assistance to internal and/or external contacts.
• Maintain a continuing working relationship that can have a significant effect on the success of the organization.
• Read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, reports, short correspondence, and memos.
• Speak effectively before both internal and/or external groups.
• Read, analyze, and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals, scientific/technical journals and procedures, government regulations, financial and legal documents.
• Makes decisions of responsibility involving evaluation of information; decisions may require development or application of alternatives or precedents.
• Understand and follow instructions.
• Execute decisions within limits of standard policy and procedures.
• Interpret and adapt to established practices and procedures using independent judgement to met situations to which applications are not clearly defined.

Note: This Original Examination is open to current residents of the state of Wisconsin. The selection process will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods.

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.