Budget Analyst

About the role

It's a great time to join the City of Boulder!

Application Deadline: November 19, 2026

Full Pay Range

76,024.00 - 110,260.80

Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.This is a full-time salaried position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefit Eligibility Group

Non Union (30+ Hours)

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Job Description Summary

Under general direction, the Budget Analyst supports the development of the City of Boulder's annual budget and six-year capital improvement program. The Budget Analyst in the Central Budget Office of the Finance Department serves as a citywide analyst supporting departments across the organization in budget development and monitoring and with the implementation of financial policies, practices, and funding strategies.

This position performs budget monitoring, development, and analysis to support financial stewardship in the organization. The position coordinates and liaises with departments, city staff, and community members on budgetary items and assists with special projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in developing the City of Boulder's annual budget and six-year capital improvement program.
• Monitors and performs analysis on current and upcoming fiscal year budgets to ensure strong financial stewardship.
• Serves as a central liaison to support department budget development, including analysis, projections and reporting.
• Performs forecasting and analysis, and special project research.
• Supports the development of outcomes, performance measures, and targets across the organization.
• Prepares information about funding options and budget constraints to present to key advisory, staff, and legislative bodies.
• Supports budget community engagement.
• Prepares written reports, agenda items, presentations, monthly financial reports, and other documents to communicate budgetary information.
• Performs related duties as required to meet the needs of the City.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to be open to new ideas and change.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity, honesty and trust.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviors and skills of a team player that carries their share of the workload.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex financial and budgetary data to non-financial customers.
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks while working under pressure.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of and ability, interest, and desire to communicate courteously and effectively with the public and city staff and to provide good customer service in-person and virtually.
• Knowledge of and experience using analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Skill in being a champion of recommended financial strategies and policies.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Excel and Word and financial database systems.
• Valid Driver's License and ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate professional experience in local government, municipal budgeting, or public finance.
• Knowledge of and experience using PowerPoint and data visualization software.
• Knowledge of and experience using Workday, Tyler Munis, or another financial and budgeting enterprise system.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Finance or related field; or equivalent of eight (8) years related experience may substitute for the education requirement only.
• Zero (0) to two (2) years' experience.
• SUPERVISION
• Supervision Received: Budget Analyst Principal
• Supervision Exercised: None

Working Conditions and Requirements

• Physical and Mental Effort: Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities that permits the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation that permits the employee to review, evaluate and prepare a variety of written documents and materials. Sufficient manual dexterity that permits the employee to operate computer equipment and other office equipment. Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to work in an office setting. Work may include extended periods of time viewing a monitor and operating a keyboard. Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities and conditions.
• Work Environment: May be required to work irregular hours, weekends, evenings, holidays, and in emergency situations.
• Machines and Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators and multi-function printers. City vehicle.