Sr. Budget Analyst

About the position The Virginia Department of Taxation seeks a fiscal professional to serve as a Senior Budget Analyst. The Sr. Budget Analyst acts as the lead budget analyst and supports the Budget Director in the Office of Administration. In this role, you will assist the Budget Director with the management of the Department of Taxation’s operating and capital budgets, financial planning and resource allocation. This role, with the guidance of the Budget Director, is critical to providing data-driven insights through the creation of financial reports, presentations and executive briefings to ensure that agency leadership has the information it needs to make sound fiscal and operational decisions. This role also serves as the backup for the Budget Director. This position is located in our Central Office in downtown Richmond, Virginia. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule. The anticipated annual salary is commensurate with experience, up to $90,000. As a member of the Virginia Tax team, you can expect additional benefits such as: Job stability and quality of life! Enjoy your work/life balance with flexible schedule options and up to two days of telework per week. 12 Paid State holidays on top of vacation, sick, volunteer, and personal leave! Comprehensive and affordable health benefits. Got student loans? You may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Participation in the Virginia Retirement System, VA 457 Deferred Comp , and more. At Virginia Tax… We are dedicated, resourceful individuals who strive to exceed our customers’ expectations. Not only do we serve the public, we are the public. We are a part of a community that cares about and celebrates each other, who promote opportunities for growth within a stable environment, and support a healthy work-life balance. What we do matters. So do you. Responsibilities • Assist the Budget Director with the management of the Department of Taxation’s operating and capital budgets, financial planning and resource allocation. • Creation of financial reports, presentations and executive briefings to ensure that agency leadership has the information it needs to make sound fiscal and operational decisions. • Serves as the backup for the Budget Director. Requirements • Experience with government budget development, accounting, financial analysis, forecasting, generating reports and making recommendations • Proficiency in financial software tools such as Microsoft Excel and the ability to query, run reports, and use databases systems • Understanding of Virginia’s state budget and the Appropriations Act • Experience with Cardinal and Performance Budgeting systems • Experience with budgetary position control and management of position control systems • Ability to present data in a clear and easily understandable manner • Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with all divisions across the agency Nice-to-haves • Advanced knowledge and skill with state government operations, budget and fiscal policies, and Commonwealth financial systems • Extensive experience in the public sector • Advanced data analytics expertise with working knowledge of SQL • Skilled in creating dashboards using Smartsheets, PowerBI, or similar platforms Benefits • Job stability and quality of life! • Enjoy your work/life balance with flexible schedule options and up to two days of telework per week. • 12 Paid State holidays on top of vacation, sick, volunteer, and personal leave! • Comprehensive and affordable health benefits. • Got student loans? You may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. • Participation in the Virginia Retirement System, VA 457 Deferred Comp , and more. Apply tot his job