Title: Sr. Budget Analyst

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec II

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Taxation

Location: Main Street Center

Agency Website: https://www.tax.virginia.gov/work-with-us

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Additional Considerations

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

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

All Virginia Tax employees must be current with filing their tax returns ensuring they were filed in compliance with established laws, rules and regulations. 
 
Selected candidate(s) will be required to consent to and successfully pass a background investigation which includes fingerprint-based criminal history, tax compliance, and DMV driving record (if applicable) checks. 

 
Pursuant to Sections 2.2-3115 and 2.22-3115 of the Code of Virginia, this position is designated to file a Statement of Economic Interests Form on or before the date the office or position is assumed and annually thereafter.


The selected candidate will be prohibited from performing tax or accounting services for compensation during or outside business hours. 


Virginia Tax is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, genetics, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.  
 
Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities, if requested, during the application and/or interview process. If accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources at (804) 786-3610. 
 
Virginia Tax participates in E-verify. 
 
Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application and/or resume’. 

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155. 

Contact Information

Name: Virginia Tax Talent Acquisition Team

Phone: 804-786-3608

Email: hroffice@tax.virginia.gov