Budget analyst Jobs in Chicago, IL

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

BUDGET ANALYST

The Chicago Office of Budget Management

Number of Positions : 1

Additional vacancies are possible pending budget approval)

Annual Starting Salary : $60,684

Applications for this position will be accepted beginning 2-19-25 until 11 : 59pm CDT on 3-5-25

The Chicago Office of Budget and Management is seeking Budget Analysts to perform entry-level professional work supporting the preparation and administration of the City's annual budget. The Budget Analyst will work with a group of city departments to assist them with preparing their budgets, monitor budget to actual expenditures, assist with the hiring process, project vacancy salvage, assist with budget amendments, fund transfers, and make recommendations for process improvement. The Budget Analyst will also be asked to perform fiscal and programmatic analysis on departmental operations to help drive decision making around the department's annual budget appropriation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Evaluates routine budget requests from operating departments for the establishment of new positions and new or expanded programs and services.
• Analyzes annual budget submissions from operating departments and recommends the allocation of funding based on spending caps, priorities, and departmental initiatives.
• Assists departments in preparing budget estimates of proposed programs and services and equipment purchases.
• Analyzes current and past spending practices and makes recommendations for budget appropriations.
• Monitors the disbursement of departmental appropriations identifying problems and recommending budgetary controls.
• Approves or denies requests for fund transfers between accounts, ensuring account balances are sufficient to meet financial obligations.
• Participates in evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of city programs and recommends changes where needed.
• Prepares status reports on budgetary activities and special projects.
• May assist in gathering cost information from operating departments applying for emergency or supplemental grant funding.
• Attends meetings related to contracts, personnel management, system reforms, and supporting analysis
• Collaborates with the Department of Law, Department of Finance and other city departments and agencies

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location : 121 N. Lasalle Suite #604

Chicago, IL. 60602

Days : Monday-Friday

Hours : 9 : 00a.m. to 5 : 00p.m.

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Finance, Economics, or a directly related field.

NOTE : To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment and specific job duties . (IF you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered). If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete, and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information : 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

Educational & Employment Verification :

Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts / diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires an applicant to successfully complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected .

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at :

https : / / www.chicago.gov / city / en / depts / fin / benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at :

https : / / www.chicago.gov / content / dam / city / depts / dhr / supp_info / JobClassification / 2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION : Initia l evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment / Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY : To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and / or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and / or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

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City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor