Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst (250002OK)

Organization: Job & Family Services

Agency Contact Name and Information: odjfscareerso.gov

Unposting Date: Apr 20, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $29.23 / hour

Schedule: Full-time

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Accounting and Finance

Technical

Skills:

Budgeting, Accounting and Finance, Auditing

Professional

Skills:

Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Written Communication, Confidentiality

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

• Public Assistance
• Workforce Development
• Unemployment Insurance
• Adult Protective Services
• Child Support

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands‑on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world!

• We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
• We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.
• We get better at what we do everyday.

The Office of Information Services (OIS) works to support the business functions and the delivery of health, human, and employment services through the application of information technology. OIS supports the delivery of programs to millions of recipients through the development and round‑the‑clock operation of automated information systems. Due to the number of end‑users and technologies supported, OIS is one of the largest and most complex IT organizations within Ohio state government.

Learn more about the Office by visiting the ODJFS OIS webpage.

This position plays a critical role in supporting the fiscal operations and budget management of the Office of Information Services (OIS) at the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). The ideal candidate will oversee and maintain the financial health of the office, ensuring compliance with Ohio laws and regulations while managing budgets, analyzing trends, and providing fiscal guidance. They will collaborate across teams, engage with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of financial processes.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is skilled in financial planning, procurement, and systems management.

This role is heavily focused on fiscal management and budget preparation, with opportunities to engage in procurement, vendor management, and collaborative efforts across teams.

The Budget Analyst will be developing, monitoring, and maintaining all IT budget activities including but not limited to:

• Assist the budget coordinator in preparing the IT biennium budget.
• Monitor the operating IT budget (e.g., purchase order maintenance).
• Ensure compliance with Ohio laws regarding fund usage.
• Conduct financial analysis, track expenditures, and create budget reports.
• Use Excel functions to create reports, project, and analyze.
• Set up codes to track IT project or activity worked.
• Respond to inquiries and collaborate with internal teams on financial matters.
• Procure equipment and personal service contracts (e.g., Ohio Buys requisitions).
• Process invoices and collaborate with vendors, users, and technical teams.
• Serve as the liaison for accurate billings and payments between OIS and the Office of Fiscal and Monitoring Services.
• Participate in meetings, training sessions, and general administrative tasks.
• Maintain records, logs, and reports essential for day‑to‑day operations.
• Complete other duties as assigned within scope of position.

Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website. Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and…