Budget Analyst 🔍 Georgia - Dekalb - Atlanta (https://ga.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/75900/other-jobs-matching/location-only) New 📁 (https://ga.referrals.selectminds.com/landingpages/financial-opportunities-at-team-georgia-14) Financial 💼 Community Affairs, Georgia Department of - DCA 📅    1 day ago Post Date Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts Make a difference and join the DCA Team! DCA gives employees more to do than merely make a living. We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement. If public service, a great environment, and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivate you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team. OUR MISSION To help build strong, vibrant communities. OUR VISION For Georgians of today and tomorrow to have the opportunity to live and work in thriving communities OUR CULTURE DCA is dedicated to helping build strong, vibrant communities. We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking and a passion for making a difference. Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work. We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement. If public service and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivates you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a state agency dedicated to partnering with communities to help create a climate of success for Georgia's families and businesses. DCA offers a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment that requires attention to detail, pride in quality of work, and the ability to work as a versatile team player. We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking, and a passion for making a difference. Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work. SUMMARY: DCA is seeking one qualified candidate to join our team as a Budget Analyst. We are open to hiring at the 1, 2, or 3 level, as we are looking for the best talent regardless of where you are in your career. The final job title and salary will be based on the selected candidate’s specific education and years of experience. Experience Level Guidelines: + Budget Analyst 1: Entry-level. Focuses on learning state systems and foundational budget monitoring. (Meets minimum requirements). + Budget Analyst 2: Professional-level. Requires previous experience with complex analysis and higher independence. + Budget Analyst 3: Senior-level. Requires extensive experience, likely in state government budgeting, with the ability to lead projects and provide strategic recommendations. This position reports directly to the Budget Manager and, under broad supervision, develops, prepares, analyzes, and/or revises budgets and supporting schedules for assigned organizations or program areas. Performs review and analysis of budget program and policy issues, analyzes financial trends or proposed legislation, and recommends appropriate courses of action to management. Performs expenditure analysis and prepares budget-related financial summaries and recommendations for management review. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance, or related field from an accredited college or university OR Associate's degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance, or related field from an accredited college, AND Two years of fiscal analysis experience OR Four years of fiscal analysis experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the entry qualifications, possess 2 or more of the following: + Experience analyzing and interpreting complex financial data + Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) + Experience running queries in PeopleSoft Financials (TeamWorks) + Experience working in Workday + Completion of Budget and Financial Management Certification Program JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision. · Assists with the development and preparation of the annual operating budget and subsequent amendments. · Monitors budget, expenditures, and revenues to ensure budgetary compliance. · Ensures timely review and processing of all financial transactions to maintain expenditure controls. · Examines budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. · Serves as an adviser to program staff regarding the appropriate utilization of funds. · Assists with coordination, collection, and analysis of information for and with the Office of Planning and Budget, House Budget Office, and Senate Budget Office. · Reviews, interprets, and writes policies and procedures associated with budget and other accounting. · Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other computer software/databases Ability to understand financial and/or cost accounting concepts Ability to pay close attention to detail Ability to work independently; multi-task; exercise sound judgment; make responsible decisions Ability to maintain confidentiality Skills in verbal/written communication, interpersonal, and organization POSITION REQUIREMENTS Job candidates for this position will be subject to a criminal background check, MVR, educational degree check, and reference checks prior to the extension of a job offer WORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL, HOURS, ENVIRONMENT) This position is currently designated as an in-office position. This position is full-time (40 hours per week) and may require occasional overtime. Local periodic travel may be required. PHYSICAL / SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Work is principally stationary, but the person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc., and constantly operates a computer and other office equipment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Must be able to perform office-related duties. Must be able to operate office equipment. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, tenants, and community agencies and other entities that provide services. Must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to perform essential job functions in an environment that will sometimes include increased levels of work-related stress. Must maintain punctuality and attendance as scheduled. NOTE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided. Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps in the interview process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. DCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need accommodation for an interview, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 679-4845 Hiring is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background, criminal records investigation and motor vehicle reports. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change. This job posting may close at any time upon gaining a sufficient applicant pool from which to select a qualified candidate. All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of the job duties) have not been included. However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position. Associate degree in accounting, business/public administration, or finance from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of fiscal analysis job-related experience; or four (4) years of fiscal analysis job-related experience; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Budget Analyst 1 (FIP010) or position equivalent. Additional Information + Agency Logo: + Requisition ID: FIN059C + Number of Openings: 1 + Advertised Salary: 62000 + Shift: Day Job + Internal Contact Name: Tara Montgomery + Internal Contact Email: tara.montgomery@dca.ga.gov + Posting End Date: Feb 8, 2026