Senior Budget Analyst
State of Ohio.com
Office
OHIO
Full Time
Organization
: Public SafetyAgency Contact Name and Information: Kristopher Croom | kacroom@dps.ohio.govUnposting Date
: Jan 18, 2026, 4:59:00 AMWork Location
: Charles D Shipley Building 1970 West Broad Street Columbus 43223-1102Primary Location
: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation: $33.52Schedule
: Full-timeWork Hours: 7:30am - 4:30pmClassified Indicator: ClassifiedUnion: OCSEAPrimary Job Skill
: Accounting and FinanceTechnical Skills: Budgeting, Accounting and FinanceProfessional Skills: Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Problem Solving, Reasoning Agency OverviewOur mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.
Job Description
Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Fiscal Services (Tax Distribution)
Report in location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety
Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
Free Parking!
Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path!
Daycare On-site!
Cafeteria On-site!
What you'll do as a Sr. Budget Analyst:
Independently or as a lead worker, plan & implement the capital/operating budget, agency office/section/division budgets & allotments.
Research, analyze, project, perform & monitor fiscal/budgeting activity for assigned division, subdivision, or specific areas of responsibility.
Assist in preparation, evaluation, & implementation of annual, biennial & departmental operating & capital budgets for fiscal programs & areas of responsibility.
Assist with accounts payable functions, budgets & payroll projections, allowable costs, administrative planning, etc.; Prepare budgetary evaluations & discuss budget concerns or problems with appropriate managerial staff.
Review & analyze legislation, administrative code, & policy changes to assess fiscal impact; Ensure compliance with Ohio Revised Code (ORC), federal regulations, & agency policies.
Utilize financial systems & software (e.g., Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS), Business Intelligence (BI), Excel, etc.) to create, analyze, & maintain routine, complex & specialized financial reports & statements.
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
Option 1:
4 yrs. experience in budgeting that included fiscal management & control involving use of quantitative/statistical analysis (e.g., probability statistics, linear regression, multiple variable regression, computer assisted regression analysis models, trend analysis, forecasting cost benefit analysis).
Option 2:
-Or completion of undergraduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration.
AND 24 mos. exp. in fiscal management & control involving use of quantitative/statistical analysis (e.g., probability statistics, linear regression, multiple variable regression, computer assisted regression analysis models, trend analysis, forecasting cost benefit analysis).
Option 3:
-Or completion of graduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration
AND 12 mos. exp. in fiscal management & control involving use of quantitative/statistical analysis (e.g., probability statistics, linear regression, multiple variable regression, computer regression analysis models, trend analysis, forecasting cost benefit analysis).
Option 4:
-Or 12 mos. exp. as Budget Analyst, 63261.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above
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Job Skills: Accounting and Finance
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: May be required to work long or unusual hours during budget preparation.
Background Check Information:
A BCI fingerprint check, a background check, will be required on all selected applicants
A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process
To request a disability accommodation, please email HRRequestADA@dps.ohio.gov as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.
ADA StatementOhio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free WorkplaceThe State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
