Analyst

Senior Budget and Policy Analyst

Position Details

• Location: Richmond, VA
• Salary Range: $82,289 to $136,341
• Classification: Full-time, Exempt
• Residency Requirement: Not required
• Licensing or Certification Requirements: None

We are seeking an experienced Senior Budget and Policy Analyst to support complex financial analysis, budget development, policy research, and program evaluation for a public-sector organization in Richmond, VA.

This position will work closely with department leaders and senior management to analyze financial data, assess organizational performance, and provide recommendations that support responsible budgeting and the effective use of resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed expenditure and revenue analysis across operating, capital, enterprise, special revenue, and internal service fund budgets
• Coordinate and support departmental budget preparation activities
• Analyze large volumes of financial, statistical, and operational data
• Develop financial forecasts, budget reports, presentations, and recommendations
• Evaluate departmental programs and performance measures
• Conduct policy analysis, program evaluations, and operational reviews
• Present financial findings and recommendations to senior leadership and departmental stakeholders
• Interpret applicable policies, regulations, ordinances, and financial procedures
• Prepare complex reports, plans, procedures, and supporting documentation
• Support executive management with research, reporting, and special projects
• Serve as a lead worker by assigning projects and monitoring completion when needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, economics, public administration, or a related field
• At least three years of professional experience in budgeting, financial analysis, policy administration, or a related area
• Intermediate or advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience analyzing complex financial and budgetary data
• Strong financial forecasting, reporting, and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate analytical findings clearly to senior management and other stakeholders
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration, accounting, economics, public administration, or a related field
• Experience working with municipal, local government, or public-sector budgets
• Experience developing and presenting financial or policy recommendations to senior leadership

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced budget and policy professional who enjoys working with complex financial data, collaborating across departments, and providing recommendations that influence organizational decision-making.