Budget Analyst

Augusta, Georgia Government

. Prepare annual operating budgets and supporting schedules for assigned program areas .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $55,000 - $59,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in budget preparation, financial analysis, and personnel service analysis, with a strong ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. Proficient in managing multiple projects and utilizing financial software to support organizational goals.

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Budget PreparationFinancial AnalysisWorkday Financial SoftwareMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyProject Management

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Hard Skills

Budget PreparationExpenditure AnalysisFinancial Statistics AnalysisBudget RevisionsTechnical Assistance on Financial Matters

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationSupervisionCross-Training

Tools & Technologies

Workday Financial SoftwareMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

Operating BudgetsFiscal PositionPersonnel Service AnalysisOrganizational CodesProject Codes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare annual operating budgets and supporting schedules for assigned program areas
Perform expenditure analysis and personnel service analysis
Analyze financial statistics and accounting data to identify trends affecting the department's fiscal position
Develop budget revisions and supporting schedules and documents
Assist program managers with budget requests and provide technical assistance on financial matters
Request organizational, fund source, and project codes for additional or new programs
Supervise assigned personnel
Cross-train to learn other job duties and responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and three (3) years of full-time experience directly related to the job
Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis
Alternatively, associate degree from an accredited academic institution and two (2) years of related work experience, or bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Equivalent combination of education and job-specific experience may be substituted on a year-over-year basis
Background investigation required as a condition of employment
Federal ID and eligibility verification required prior to employment
Male U.S. citizens and male aliens living in the U.S. ages 18 through 25 must register for the military draft and present proof of Selective Service Registration upon employment
Preferred: Experience using Workday Financial software
Preferred: Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Preferred: Experience managing multiple projects in a large organization
Preferred: Ability to effectively communicate with technical colleges, Quick Start, and System Office

Benefits

Comp & perks

Robust benefits package
Background investigation and eligibility verification processes
Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodation during application and screening process