Position Title: Budget Analyst,Sr

Employee Classification: Budget Analyst,Sr

College/Division: Administration and Finance

Department: 530050-BUDGET OFFICE

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable): This position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule.

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  $59,965.78 - $92,946.13

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  We are excited for you to join the Budget Office Team! This position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule, allowing a combination of both remote and on-site work. This arrangement provides the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of remote work while still engaging with the team and supporting in-person activities as needed. Specific details regarding the hybrid schedule will be discussed during the interview process.

Classification Summary:
Provides overview, coordination, and assistance in the development, implementation, and management of the University budget, applying fundamental budgetary concepts, practices, and procedures. Participates in the University's financial planning and debt financing.

Classification Standard Duties:
Prepares formal budget documents, revenue and expense projections, final reports, and other specialized financial reports and analyses for officers of the institution and outside funding agencies. Analyzes proposed and final funding legislation; analyzes all components of the instruction and general formula calculations for the university in coordination with the state funding units. Participates in financial planning committees of the institution and participates in recommendations to upgrade the financial reporting and budgeting systems. Assists with university long-term debt financing issues; develops cash flow analysis for debt funding considerations ensures that payments for outstanding bonds are made on a timely basis. Reviews, approves, and formalizes for final approval, budget revision requests to the Regents and the state of New Mexico, and coordinates the audited financial statement of the institution with the formal Higher Education Department budget documents.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Five (5) years of professional experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of legislative budget process. Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications. Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures. Fund accounting and budget experience in higher education. Knowledge of state higher education four-year funding formula and HED policies and procedures. Knowledge of short- and long-term debt financing of capital projects.; SKILLS:Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management.; ABILITIES:Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections. Ability to analyze funding legislation and components of I and G formula calculations. Ability to analyze budgetary expenditures for compliance with approved budget. Ability to serve on committees which develop accounting policies and procedures. Knowledge of software to quantify and illustrate complex financial reports, comparisons, impacts, and/or projections. Ability to assist with developing mainframe computing systems for accounting and budgeting.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Job duties include budget forecasting, development, preparation, and review. Position control budgeting. Development of various reports and analysis for internal and external requirements. Support budgeting software maintenance, training, and development.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Dennis Amador, damador@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.