Senior Budget Analyst - Houston Fire Shared Services

Job Description:

Senior Budget Analyst - Houston Fire Shared Services

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Classification: Senior Budget Analyst
Division: Houston Fire Shared Services
Reporting Location: 500 Jefferson St., HFD Headquarters
Workdays & Hours: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM *Subject to change*

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Budget Analyst to join our rapidly growing team of professionals in making Houston a city for everyone. As a Senior Budget Analyst in the Finance Department, you will provide guidance to our client, the Houston Fire Department. This essential position will work collaboratively with our client department in the creation, development, analysis, implementation, and adaptation of budgetary matters and financial management policy.

The Finance Department’s HFD Shared Services Team manages the development of the Fire’s overall budget document, and at the division level, provides advice and analysis to increase the efficiency of the client’s spending. We play a key role in the Mayor’s effort to build a vibrant, resilient and equitable Houston that works for all our two million residents.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a professional position involving detailed, challenging and advanced work in providing complex analysis, reporting, reviewing, researching, developing, implementing and administration of budgetary, financial, and management reporting systems. The ideal candidate should have strong written and oral skills and be able to think critically and creatively.

The responsibilities and duties of this Senior Budget Analyst role will include but not be limited to:

• Assist in coordinating the creation of the monthly financial and operating report (MoFR), to include multi-year analysis and forecasting for expenditure and revenue ledger accounts, and analysis and forecasting of operational statistical data.
• Assist in the development, monitoring, and management of the annual operating and revenue budgets for the Houston Fire Department (HFD).
• Proficient in analyzing financial information and creating forecast models.
• Reconcile and provide budget vs actual analysis and variance reports.
• Provide project teams with financial and technical guidance.
• The position has significant use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and SAP.
• Demonstrated customer service skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, internal and external stakeholders.
• Must be a self-starter and committed to completing tasks timely.
• Assist in developing budget and fiscal policies by conducting various surveys, research, data analysis, and complex cost-benefit analyses. Will develop short-term and long-term financial forecasting models.
• Assist with projecting future financial needs and collaborates with client department and management personnel to prepare long-term financial plans, and other budget and financial reports.
• Make recommendations to improve client department’s fiscal efficiency based on interpretation and organization of financial information.
• Ensuring compliance with financial guidelines, company policies, and relevant legal regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Five years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field are required.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Experience cannot be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement.

A Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of the above experience requirement.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None

PREFERENCES

Preferences will be given to applicants with:

• Effective problem solving, presentation and coaching skills.
• Advanced Excel skills to manipulate extensive data sets and produce reports is required
• Strong financial analytical ability
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship building skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate comfortably and at appropriate level of summary and detail across multiple levels.
• Ability to multi-task in a high volume fast paced environment.
• Critical thinking for concise and effective management reporting

Additionally, applicants with the following will be considered a plus: Lean and Six Sigma training and certification; prior public sector experience; knowledge and experience with budget and performance management in the public sector.

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
Department will administer a skills assessment test

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - NO

SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Paygrade: 28

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832) 393-6051.

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (832) 393-6051. (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information.

EOE: Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

Closing Date/Time: 2/10/2026 11:59 PM Central

Salary:

$4,333.05 - $4,461.54 Biweekly