Budget Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled Budget & Performance Analyst to join our Finance department at the City of Asheville, NC. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in managing the City's financial resources, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and driving strategic alignment with City Council goals.

• Partner with City departments to identify and implement innovative ideas and project management strategies.
• Monitor the City's performance in achieving the City Council's strategic priorities.
• Assist departments with data collection, management, and ensuring high data quality and governance.
• Develop systems and resolve complex problems that impact multiple departments.
• Work with the Assistant Manager and Manager to provide performance updates through dashboards and visualizations.
• Participate in cross-departmental teams with employees from all levels of the organization.
• Analyze and evaluate existing systems, policies, procedures, and processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support the development of performance metrics and organizational work planning.

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least two years of increasingly responsible experience in data analysis, budget analysis, project management, public administration, business administration, or related work
• Prior experience with data analytics and quality management systems preferred

• Salary: $62, $68,795.02 annually
• 13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, and 10 paid vacation days
• Full access to the City of Asheville's benefit suite, including Medical, Dental, and Life insurance options
• Enrollment in the North Carolina State Pension Plan and NC State 401K with company matching funds

The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. We value and respect a diverse community, workforce, and ideas, and are committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment.