17201 - Budget & Management Analyst Sr
DeKalb County.com
69k - 111k USD/year
Office
Decatur, GA, United States
Full Time
Salary Range: $68,778 - $110,732 FLSA: Exempt
Essential Functions:
Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned crew or co-workers; confers with
supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order
to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work;
confers with co-workers, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical
expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and
proper use of equipment; and assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee
problems and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations.
Assists in developing and preparing the annual operating budget for assigned departments or
programs; reviews existing plans; assists in integrating such plans into operating budget; reviews
departmental operating budget requests; makes recommendations regarding funding levels;
analyzes and estimates revenue and expense trends; identifies and recommends alternatives; assists
in drafting budget documents; and presents recommendations.
Monitors budgetary compliance; performs monthly reviews comparing the budget to actual
reports; ensures compliance with approved budget; identifies problems; informs supervisor,
department heads, and program administrators of potential problem areas; formulates and
recommends solutions; and compiles related reports.
Develops, designs, and conducts fiscal studies and research; develops analytical approaches and
related reports; participates in field research projects; conducts research; prepares financial
information; assists departments with programs and procedures related to financial policies;
analyzes budget submission and funds request processes; makes recommendations to increase
efficiency and accuracy; and monitors new or changing legislation for budgetary implications.
Develops objectives and performance indicators for the operating budget; works with department heads, program administrators and staff to develop and refine statements of departmental
objectives; devises indicators that measure progress on objectives; performs periodic reviews of
progress on objectives; and utilizes data obtained in the review process to update budget as
necessary.
Conducts operational research, productivity analysis and management studies to assist in the
management of departmental operations, programs, and services; compiles and/or monitors
various administrative and statistical data pertaining to divisional operations; researches
information pertinent to task or project; analyzes data and identifies trends; and prepares or
generates reports.
Makes recommendations for changes in policies and procedures to improve operations, provide
more responsive service, and/or optimize the use of resources; develops recommendations for
changes in departmental policies and procedures; and provides technical assistance and
information to management to aid decision making.
Assists the department managers with strategic and long-range planning for departmental
operations; participates in planning efforts at the local and regional level; keeps department heads
and program administrators apprised of developments at the state and federal level that impact the
department; monitors pending legislation for impact on operations; and ensures compliance with
new legislation.
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Organizational Management
- or related field required; five years of experience in budget and management analysis; or any
- equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite
- knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Supplemental Information:
- Knowledge of various grant programs, including formula, discretionary, and competitive grants, and matching requirements.
- Perform grant accounting and financial reporting; administer grant close-out awards.
- Monitor grant expenditures and reimbursement processes.
- Review and ensure compliance of grant agreements, contracts, MOUs, and related agendas.
- Ability to manage multiple grants through the entire post-award lifecycle.
- Serve as the liaison between grantors and county departments.
- Provide clear presentations, listen to departmental concerns, and offer recommendations and guidance.
- Preferred skills and qualifications
Familiarity with CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report) as it relates to grant reporting and proficiency with SEFA (Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards).
Skilled in federal and state grant procedures, policies, and regulations (e.g., OMB circulars).
Deliver high-quality customer service to both departments and external grantors.
Proficient with Oracle/CV360 and grant management platforms such as Grants.gov.
17201 - Budget & Management Analyst Sr
Office
Decatur, GA, United States
Full Time
69k - 111k USD/year
October 1, 2025