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Budget Analyst and Senior Budget Analyst Positions

Currently, there are two (2) vacancies in the Reporting and Data Modeling Specialization Assignment. This vacancy may be filled at either the Budget Analyst or Senior Budget Analyst level. Budget Analysts and Senior Budget Analysts may have primary duties in one specialization, but still perform duties across all specializations, and may be reassigned based on the needs of the office. This recruitment will also establish Eligible Lists for both Budget Analyst and Senior Budget Analyst that may be used to fill future vacancies. First review of all applications will be Monday, September 14, 2026. Budget Analyst ($72,734.69 - $107,644.37 annually) An employee in this class is responsible for assisting in the overall process of preparing and administering the City's annual operating budget, five-year Capital Improvement Budget, and multi-year revenues/expenditures projections. The Budget Analyst compiles and analyzes both statistical and fiscal data as the basis for preparing specific schedules, tables, and narrative summaries that are included in these various budget documents. Budget Analysts are responsible for the analysis of one or many City departments and funds with assistance from their supervisor or a Senior Budget Analyst. A Budget Analyst is expected to perform work independently with periodic supervisor review. There are currently four specializations (Forecast, Operations, Projects, and Reporting) in the Office of Management and Budget. Budget Analysts may have primary duties in one specialization but still perform duties across all specializations. Budget Analysts may be reassigned based on the needs of the office. This class is responsible for performing related duties as required.

Senior Budget Analyst ($84,195.07 - $124,603.65 annually) A Senior Budget Analyst performs advanced budget preparation, analysis, and administrative work in the City's Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Senior Budget Analysts serve in a leadership role, which includes oversight, coordination, and process improvement responsibilities. General responsibilities include: compilation and analysis of data, the preparation of tables, charts, and summaries to be used in the City's budget documents and presentations; training City staff on budget procedures; surveying customers; performing site visits at City departments; preparing the annual operating and capital improvement program budget; assisting departments with activity based budgeting and costing; assisting departments with performance management, including the evaluation of budget requests based on related performance information; and providing staff support to quarterly management meetings. Senior Budget Analysts are responsible for the analysis of one or many City departments and funds.

Qualifications & Requirements

All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Budget Analyst: Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and/or experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Statistics, or closely related field and a minimum of three years full-time, professional level employment in accounting, auditing, budget preparation, finance, statistical analysis, or closely related financial and/or fiscal activity; OR any combination of training, education, and/or experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of five years full-time, professional level employment in accounting, auditing, budget preparation, finance, statistical analysis, or closely related financial and/or fiscal activity. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Statistics, Business or Public Administration, or closely related field will be considered as two years of qualifying work experience. Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Statistics, Business or Public Administrations, or closely related field. Three years full-time, professional level employment in accounting, auditing, budget preparation, finance, statistical analysis, or closely related financial and/or fiscal activity within a local, county, or state government. Workplace experience with data administration through Excel spreadsheets or databases such as SQL and Access. Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Governmental Financial Manager (CGFM).

Senior Budget Analyst: Minimum Qualifications Required. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Statistics, or closely related field and a minimum of five years' full-time, professional-level employment in accounting, auditing, budget preparation, finance, statistical analysis, or closely related financial and/or fiscal activity; OR any combination of training, education, and/or experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of seven years full-time, professional level employment in accounting, auditing, budget preparation, finance, statistical analysis, or closely related financial and/or fiscal activity. Two years of full-time employment with the City of Mesa as a Budget Analyst or three years' full-time professional-level budget employment with the City of Mesa will be considered as qualifying experience. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Business or Public Administration, or closely related field will be considered as two years of qualifying work experience. Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Business or Public Administration, or closely related field. Five years full-time, professional level employment in accounting, auditing, budget preparation, finance, statistical analysis, or closely related financial and/or fiscal activity within a local, county, or state government. Workplace experience with data administration through Excel spreadsheets or databases such as SQL and Access. Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM). Regression analysis experience, as well as work with statistical packages like SPSS and Forecast Pro (Forecast Specialization Assignment).