CHIEF BUDGET AND POLICY ANALYST

About the role

• Department
• Department of Administration
• Division
• Accounting/Finance
• Salary $150,262.00 - $169,357.00
• Job Profile

JC-02651500-99 - Chief Budget and Policy Analyst

• Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours
• Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm
• 35 Hours - Non-Standard
• Job Requisition Number
• JR104063 CHIEF BUDGET AND POLICY ANALYST (Open)

Pay Grade

• C00146 A
• Classification
• Chief Budget and Policy Analyst
• Class Definition

General Statement of Duties

To direct and coordinate the work of a staff engaged in performing technical tasks in the preparation, submittal, and management of the state budget; to direct the planning, developing and implementing of budget systems and techniques for the Rhode Island budgetary process; and to do related work as required.

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of a superior with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgement; work is reviewed for conformance to policies, laws, rules and regulations.

Supervision Exercised

Plans, supervises, and reviews work of a professional, technical, and clerical staff.

Illustrative Examples of Work Performed

• To direct and coordinate the work of a staff engaged in performing technical tasks in the preparation, submittal, and management of the state budget.
• To direct the planning, development and implementing of budget systems and techniques for the Rhode Island budgetary process.
• To assist the Deputy Budget Officer and/or the Budget Officer in the formulation of policies, budgetary practices and procedures.
• To direct staff in overall tasks relating to and all phases of implementing the state's capital development program.
• To identify and raise major policy questions with appropriate analysis and recommendations; to advise the Budget Officer and Director of the Office of Management and Budget in the areas of policy alternative development.
• To balance competing needs across multiple agencies and policy areas within government.
• To oversee and manage the policy and budgetary concerns of complex adjustments to the state's strategic and budget planning.
• To coordinate electronic budgeting techniques and their interfacing with other systems.
• To oversee long-range forecasting and revenue projections.
• To consult with and advise agency executives on budgetary and financial matters.
• To maintain liaison with legislative committees and subcommittees.
• To appear as an expert witness.
• To represent the Office of Management and Budget at various boards and commissions as assigned.
• To relate on a level with the department directors and assistant directors relative to management and program problems and decision.
• To assist in the preparation and Budget presentation to the Governor and Senate and House Finance Committees.
• To direct the development of comparative analyses of expenditures and revenues, both historical and current.
• To serve in an advisory capacity to all state departments and agencies in the preparation of budget requests.
• To monitor and improve the performance of agency programs.
• To direct staff in reviewing work programs for policy conformance and to oversee periodic monitoring to ensure conformance to state financial management practices, procedures and controls.
• To develop training manuals and be responsible for an in-house training program for budget analysts.
• To interpret and relate federal and state laws and regulations affecting the planning and implementation of state government programs and draft legislation regarding state programs.
• To be responsible for developing and monitoring techniques for the evaluation and effectiveness of current state programs.
• To prepare an overview or context for the issues selected, a statement of objectives to be accomplished, a description of recommended actions, and methods of assessing progress toward objectives.
• To compile relevant materials into an annual state strategic plan suitable for use by the chief executive and department and agency heads, and explanatory and supplementary materials.
• To design and carry out monitoring programs, and evaluate the results achieved by the plan, as well as make recommendations and modifications as required.
• To prepare work programs time and cost estimates, and schedules for all activities that contribute to the annual state strategic plan; and to conduct plan preparation in accordance with these programs estimates and schedules.
• To do related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Capacities

A thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of public administration and policy; a thorough knowledge of the accepted principles and practices of budgetary and performance management; a thorough knowledge of the principles of public finance including revenues and taxes; a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices applied in governmental budget preparation, analysis, review and administration; a thorough knowledge of the organization structure of government and functions of departments and agencies; a thorough knowledge of principles, methods, techniques and practices of strategic planning, program evaluation, and economic analysis; a working knowledge of the principles of budgetary information requirements and the ability to develop processes and systems to derive such information; sufficient background in order to understand appropriate existing and emerging federal and state legislation affecting state programs; the ability to plan, organize and execute complex multidisciplinary projects; the ability to identify problems and work creatively and independently; the ability to perform technical and complex tasks involved in the preparation, consolidation, and presentation of the state budget document; the ability to plan, organize, direct, and review the work of professional, technical, and clerical staff engaged in preparation, submittal, and management of the executive budget of the state; familiarity with the range of tasks of budgetary analysis; the ability to consult with departmental and agency heads on budgetary problems; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state employees, officials and the public; the ability to plan, supervise and review the work of an assigned planning staff; the ability to act on behalf of a supervisor during his/her absence; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, the general public and other officials regarding areas of strategic planning; the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing; and related capacities and abilities.

Education and Experience

Education: Possession of Master's Degree in Public or Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Public Policy or a closely related field including coursework in advanced quantitative analysis, research and report compilation; and

Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of employment as an analyst in the central budget, finance, or policy office involving the preparation and presentation of a budget or other significant policy document or commensurate experience in a related occupation including experience managing and overseeing budget analysts on projects and special assignments.

• Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
• Supplemental Information

Benefits

• Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees.
• Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit.
• Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system.
• At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.