Budget Planning Analyst
Louisville, KYFull-timeSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
The Budget Planning Analyst plans and coordinates with department directors and management to develop annual operational and capital budgets and prepare regular and special budget reports. The role works independently under limited supervision and provides budget analysis, financial-system support, and guidance to departments and stakeholders. It also coordinates funding activities, monitors budgets and position control, and prepares recommendations and reports for Louisville Metro Government.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Experience Required
5 years
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Compensation
$
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Job Description
Description
Summary Objective
The purpose of this position is to plan and coordinate with directors and management of assigned departments to accomplish the departments’ core mission through the development of the annual operational and capital budgets, as well as the preparation of regular and special budget reports.
This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
Provides technical assistance and instruction to internal and external stakeholders concerning budget functionality within the financial system.
Provides effective and timely communication in person, over the phone, and in writing to both internal and external stakeholders and partners.
Mentors and provides expertise to other OMB staff and to agency counterparts regarding central management perspective, Mayoral policy, and local government processes.
Analyzes budget proposals and conducts financial analysis on programs.
Coordinates with the Grants Management division to ensure that funds are budgeted appropriately and to provide departmental assistance on program activities, goals, and funding impacts.
Allocates, inputs, and monitors general and capital fund department budgets in the financial system.
Communicates with Grants Management and Fiscal Coordinators concerning changes or revisions that will have a financial impact on departments to ensure consistent implementation.
Recommends changes or revisions to ensure annual budget comparisons as cost centers evolve and are redistributed to departments.
Assists departments in budget preparation and provides instructions concerning budget preparation, budget adjustments, cost analysis, and fiscal allocation.
Reviews budget reports and prepare operating and capital budget summaries and submits recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.
Identifies budget issues, reviews budget trends, and interprets budget procedures.
Creates and modifies tables, spreadsheets, and databases.
Compiles and analyzes data, performs research, and completes special projects while recommending solutions to financial, legislative and policy issues.
Monitors and maintains position control report and examines budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
Assists with Open Records Request responses.
Reviews and approves Designated Fund Balance and Carryforward documents for year-end reconciliation.
Completes special projects, performs research, prepares reports and correspondence.
Performs related work as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or Public Administration, Economics or related discipline.
Five (5) years of finance, budget preparation, budget analysis or financial analysis experience.
EQUIVALENCY
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted.
OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Must provide one’s own source of transportation
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
None.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE
Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
STANDARD CLAUSES
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS
It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.
Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained.
Job Type
Full time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
105606
How this job compares
Set against the 605 open Budget Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$78–114K/yr369 salary ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 605 open Budget Analyst jobs across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Budget Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (506 postings).
- Education
- 227 of the 605 open Budget Analyst jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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