Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst (250004FI)

Budget Analyst

(250004FI)

Organization: Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information: Kate Veeley | ...

Unposting Date: Jun 15, 2025, 9:59:00 PM

Work Location: Charles D Shipley Building 1970 West Broad Street Columbus 43223-1102

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

Compensation: $29.23 per hour

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: 7:00am to 3:30pm

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills: Bookkeeping, Budgeting, Accounting and Finance, Grants Administration, Research

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Collaboration, Decision Making, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Agency Overview

Ohio State Highway Patrol's Mission

The Ohio State Highway Patrol provides unbiased, professional public safety services through inclusion, collaboration, and innovation.

Job Description

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol

Report In Location - 1970 W Broad Street, Columbus 43223

Under direction of Financial Analyst Supervisor, research, analyze, project & monitor fiscal/budgeting activity (e.g., projection, assistance in preparation, analysis & assistance in implementation of biennial budgets &/or federal grant budget submission & process) for the assigned agency or subdivision of the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP):

Plan combination of fiscal, accounting & budgetary functions & payroll related activities;

Participate in review & coordination of resource availability & provide recommendations to maximize utilization of funds;

Assist with the management of a combination of fiscal, accounting & budgetary functions;

Utilize Microsoft Excel to prepare & maintain statistical reports for expenditures & deposits (e.g., calculate figures & prepare spreadsheets; analyze data; create pivot tables, etc.);

Assist in the preparation of the financial reporting duties for federal programs (e.g., Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO), Ohio Criminal Justice Services (OCJS), Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), National Highway Traffic Safety Office (NHTSA), & Emergency Medical Services (EMS)) or agency specific functions (grant reconciliations, overtime & payroll funding reports, travel, Legislative Service Commission (LSC), & other miscellaneous reports, etc.);

Assist in development, execution, evaluation & revisions to departmental operating budget pertaining to program areas of responsibility & monitor program effectiveness to maintain integrity of department's spending & prevent abuse through consistent & transparent procedures & reporting requirements;

Assist management in overseeing the state & federal grant process (e.g., research grant opportunities, prepare grant proposals, develop cost projections &/or budgets, monitor & audit expenditures & revenue, prepare activity reports, &/or billings, etc.);

Assist in the monitoring & reporting of financial transactions to ensure uniformity & compliance with established accounting policies & procedures, with Ohio Office of Budget Management (OBM) & Department of Administrative Services (DAS) requirements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), as well as state & federal laws & regulations;

Assist management with developing operating & capital budget requests;

Assist in processes & duties related to payment card activity for accounts payable functions;

Perform audits to ensure compliance with contracts & purchasing guidelines & provide guidance & recommendations as required; Prepare related correspondence;

Assist with P-Card audits requested by OBM & the State Auditors;

Provide assistance with budget & cost analysis;

Run reports from Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS), OAKS Business Intelligence (BI), & other state &/or local data bases & systems;

Provide assistance in technical accounting & auditing;

Review budget appropriations & recommend adjustments;

Perform accounting activities necessary for the administration of state & federal programs including assuring accurate & timely payments are made to vendors & other state agencies;

Assist to ensure compliance with state, federal & departmental purchasing & contracting laws, rules & regulations & the maintenance of fiscal records;

Prepare &/or assist in the preparation of complex financial reports & statements (Schedule Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), GAAP, etc.);

Prepare & assist with Controlling Board requests; Prepare the Turnpike Commissions billings;

Assist with the Turnpike budget & contract/addendums;

Assist in analyzing productivity levels ensuring efficiency & quality of agency operations &/or services;

Assist in researching, analyzing programs, procedures & policies, & assist in making recommendations to supervisor for improvements;

Assist in identifying program deficiencies & recommend improvements through increased efficiencies by compiling historical & current information which supports the recommendation to change or enhance fiscal programs;

Attend & represent agency at meetings;

Prepare & respond to correspondence;

Coordinate & assist with state and federal audits;

Perform other duties as assigned.

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

3 yrs. 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).

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration; 12 mos. exp. 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).

-Or 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.

Job Skills

Technical Skills: Accounting and Finance, Bookkeeping, Budgeting, Grants Administration, Research

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Collaboration, Decision Making, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Supplemental Information

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS

May be required to work long or unusual hours during budget preparation.

This position may be filled by a layoff or certification eligibility list.

This position will be filled in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement if applicable.