Budget Analyst II

Overview

Under general supervision, provides comprehensive financial planning and analysis for departments and funds that are moderate to complex in nature by evaluating and reviewing expenditure and revenue budgets, and making recommendations on spending levels to the appropriate budget categories. Assist in the preparation and maintenance of the annual operating budget. Perform advanced financial and management analysis; analyze, monitor and estimate assigned revenue and expenditure accounts. Prepare financial and management reports, facilitate meetings with Departments to discuss their financial reports monthly.

Responsibilities

• Process fund transfers and human resource requests for departments

• Review, monitor, analyze, and process departmental requests

• Complete special projects as assigned; work with Departments to guide them on understanding their budget, their reports, and the budget process

• Prepares financial statements on fund/department expenditures and revenues monthly

• Complete analysis and research to explain report variances; provide budgetary coordination and assist with building consensus between City Departments

• Assist in preparation of the annual proposed and adopted budget books; prepare presentations for meetings with the City Manager and Executive Leadership Team

• Attend meetings with department representatives, department heads, Executive Leadership Team, City Manager, City Council when developing the annual budget

• Monitors and tracks performance measures and provides internal review and assessment of department measures to confirm data and trend accuracy and the appropriateness of the methodology used in measurement creation and tracking

• Attends workshops, community input sessions, and public hearings on the budget. Is expected to be prepared to respond promptly and professionally to questions when asked by executives

• Monitors budget to spending levels for assigned departments that are moderate to complex in nature

• Performs management analysis, research, and review of assigned funds/ departments

• Prepares budgetary recommendations for the Budget Director and Assistant Director

• Administer professional service contracts and evaluate reports

• Provides managers with planning and control information by assembling and analyzing historical financial data; identifying trends, providing forecasts; explaining process and techniques

• Prepares quarterly financial statements for funds/departments in preparation for the quarterly budget presentation to City Council

• Assist with preparation of quarterly financial reports and presentations which are distributed to the Executive Leadership Team, the City Manager, City Council, and published for the public on our website

• Interpret rules, regulations, policies and procedures for City staff as pertains to the Budget

• Distributes/communicates relevant information with assigned departments

• Supports and assists Director and Assistant Director in responding to inquiries

• Advise the City Departments on matters pertaining to funding and budgetary requirements

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Exempt - Full-Time

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

• Four (4) years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes

• Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes

• Drug Screening: Yes

• Physical Exam: Yes

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications and may request additional information. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

The City of Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Closing Date/Time: March 20, 2026

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• City of Corpus Christi

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