Principal Budget Analyst - Operating Budget Coordinator

Salary : $64,099.00 - $90,999.00 Annually

Location : City of Wichita - City Hall, KS

Job Type : Full-time

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number : PRIN BUDGET ANALYST - OPERATIN

Department : Finance

Division : FIN Director's Office

Opening Date : 11 / 24 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Bargaining Unit : NONE

The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.

Distinguishing Features of Work

The Operating Budget Coordinator oversees the production of the annual budget. This includes intermediate materials that are provided to senior-level staff during the budget process, the proposed budget, which is presented in July, and the adopted budget. The Operating Budget Coordinator's primary responsibility it to ensure the accuracy and completeness of operating budgets. Activities that support that goal include peer reviews, collaboration with departments, reconciliation to quarterly and annual financial statements, and variance reviews each month. This position coordinates the development of five-year projections for non-taxing funds. Additionally, the Operating Budget Coordinator plays a key role in year-end closing and quarterly projections. Special projects are planned, conducted, and reported, often with very limited direction. Work is directed and reviewed through the establishment of goals and subsequent evaluation of progress toward goal attainment.

The peak season for the budget process is March to August. Evenings and weekends may be required during this period.

Bargaining Unit : Employee Council

Workdays and Hours - Monday - Friday 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm

• Posting may close at any time

Examples of Work Performed

Requirements of Work

Experience and Training

Required Experience and Training

Preferred Experience and Training

Offers of employment are made contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.

Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.

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CITY OF WICHITA

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and / or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.

2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.

3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.

4. HEALTH INSURANCE - UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care / mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.

5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered - Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.

6.LIFE INSURANCE - Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.

7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE - Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.

8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE- The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.

9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.

10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.

11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and / or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.

12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE - This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.

13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES

Deferred Compensation Investment Program

Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)

Bereavement Pay

Employee Emergency Assistance Fund

Voluntary Shared Leave Program

Training Programs

Longevity Pay

Credit Union

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Injury Leave (on-job injury)

Community Volunteer Events

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My bachelor's degree or higher is in one of the following disciplines :

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I have the following years of experience in governmental or large-scale organizational budget development, financial analysis, or financial administration.

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I have following years of supervisory experience, including responsibility for assigning work, monitoring performance, and providing feedback or evaluations.

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I have following years of experience leading or coordinating a full budget cycle for a public-sector entity, including developing multi-year forecasts, preparing budget presentations for executive leadership, and working with elected officials or governing bodies.

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Describe your management and / or supervisory style and what makes you successful in creating a positive work environment for your team.

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I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Required Question