KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: Demonstrated knowledge of the accepted principles and practices utilized in the analysis of program objectives, procedures, performance metrics, organizational structure and financial resources as they relate to the preparation, review and implementation of budgets; knowledge of the principles and practices of public budgeting, policy and administration; a familiarity with the principles and practices of program budgeting; the ability to conduct analyses of problems, develop alternatives and participate in decision making; the ability to examine, assimilate, and utilize the information garnered from agency documents, onsite visits, and national and regional literature related to agency activities; the ability to perform in-depth research and to provide clear and concise reports on a timely basis; to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Possession of a Master's Degree from a college of recognized standing in Public or Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Public Policy or a closely related field including coursework in quantitative analysis, research and report compilation.
Or, possession of a Bachelor's Degree from a college of recognized standing in Public or Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Public Policy or a closely related field including coursework in quantitative analysis, research and report compilation and a minimum of one (1) year of employment as an analyst in a central budget, finance, or policy office.