Job Overview

The Department of Planning and Budget (DPB) advises the Governor, the Governor’s staff, and cabinet secretaries on fiscal, policy, program, and legislative issues involving Virginia state agencies. DPB is seeking a senior level Budget and Policy Analyst in its Education and Transportation section. The responsibilities include:

1. Working with DPB management to assist the Governor’s Office, the Governor’s cabinet, the General Assembly, and other state agencies when developing and executing the Commonwealth’s budget.
2. Developing and reviewing budget and policy information and making recommendations to high-ranking officials.
3. Conducting detailed short- and long- range budget analyses.
4. Monitoring agency expenditures.
5. Organizing strategic planning and related performance information. 
6. Reviewing complex legislation for fiscal impact. 
7. Conducting special studies and program evaluation as needed.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be able to think critically and effectively communicate workable and creative recommendations, both orally and in writing.
• Moreover, the successful candidate will be able to work effectively with short deadlines.
• The successful candidate must also be comfortable making recommendations with limited information.
• The successful candidate is expected to provide a leadership role when called upon for special assignments.
• The successful candidate will develop and build trust and relationships with agency employees, management, and high-ranking officials.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must possess the following:

• Professional level training and experience in public administration, business administration, financing and/or accounting, planning, or government.
• Significant experience working in the area of finance and budgeting.
• Experience with automated software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, to prepare and present analyses. Intermediate-level skills in Microsoft Excel are required (e.g., pivot tables, formulas/functions, graphs) with the ability to assemble, analyze, and present large data sets.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at various levels of a complex organization both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple complex assignments simultaneously under aggressive deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability in conducting complex program evaluation and financial/budgetary analyses.
• Experience working independently as a team member, and the ability to work effectively in both capacities.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and solve complex and dynamic problems and to articulate highly complex financial issues to various audiences.

Additional Considerations:

• Significant experience in a state and/or local budget office.
• Experience working in, or detailed knowledge of, Commonwealth of Virginia Education or Transportation agencies and programs.
• Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia budget and finance policies, procedures, and systems.
• Knowledge of capital outlay budget processes and procedures. Interviewed applicants may be given a work sample as part of the interview process.

Work Environment

DPB offers telework options to its employees. The amount of and schedule for telework offered to employees varies depending upon the needs of our customers (Governor’s office and Cabinet, state agencies, and General Assembly) and the amount of time that staff may need to be at the physical workspace to address these needs, and other external factors. Typically, non-supervisory staff at the department telework two days per week. All telework schedules must comply with state policy, which can be found at: pol1_61.pdf (virginia.gov).

Benefits

To be considered for this position, the applicant must submit a completed application, along with a resume and a cover letter. Failure to submit a completed application, resume, and cover letter will result in an applicant not being considered for an interview.

About the Organization

The Department of Planning and Budget (DPB) advises the Governor, the Governor’s staff, and cabinet secretaries on fiscal, policy, program, and legislative issues involving Virginia state agencies. DPB is seeking a senior level Budget and Policy Analyst in its Education and Transportation section.

How to Apply

Application information can be found on the website.