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Senior Analyst - Budget

About the Job: In this position you will perform complex professional and analytical duties in support of the Citys Finance Department. You will also plan coordinate direct and evaluate systems and procedures.

Job Type: Full time

Work Location: City Administrative Building 30 S Nevada Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903 USA

Learn more about the department: position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year and any furloughs subsequently approved.

As a Senior Analyst you will:

• Analyze proposed capital personnel operating and maintenance expenditure budgets
• Analyze problems identify alternative solutions and make recommendations
• Review and analyze technical documents and proposals
• Track and analyze budget expenditures operational issues and financing requirements
• Maintain detailed records; prepare professional reports and develop presentations of composite data
• Recommend and develop reports and analyses related to the impact of budgetary decisions
• Develop multi-year revenue forecasts; prepare and analyze financial and fiscal reports; and analyze statistical data
• Assist with the development coordination and preparation of the annual budget and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Recommend and participate in various organizational studies and analyses
• Lead complex projects that may include cost allocation fiscal impact analyses and capital project planning
• Coordinate the collection evaluation and interpretation of information and data
• Coordinate project activities with other City departments divisions boards committees task forces external organizations and the public

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of:

• The policies affecting budgetary fiscal record-keeping and data management procedures
• Budget preparation and administration
• Pertinent federal state and local laws codes and regulations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Perform job duties with a high degree of accuracy
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing

Minimum Qualifications

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related area of study.
• Five years of full-time professional experience in a related field

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working in a municipal government environment

Additional Information

Please contact Katie McLaughlin at for any questions about this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position area of assignment and specific job assignments including shift differential pay differential acting or lead special assignment hazard pay longevity cell phone allowance uniform allowance relocation awards standby call out compensatory time off tuition overtime extra duty incentive holiday premium proficiency and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities knowledge skills and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1 H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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