Budget Management Analyst

Summary

Fauquier County is hiring a Budget Management Analyst!

We're looking for an experienced finance and budget professional with strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills to join our Office of Management and Budget. This position plays an important role in supporting the County's financial planning, budget development, and grant management.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing, analyzing, and monitoring County budgets, revenues, and expenditures.
• Developing financial reports, projections, and budget recommendations.
• Supporting capital improvement planning and long-range financial initiatives.
• Managing grants, including financial reporting and compliance.
• Working with County departments and leadership on budget preparation, financial policies, and resource allocation.
• Providing guidance to staff and supporting presentations to the Board of Supervisors.

Qualifications:

• College graduation and graduate certificate-level coursework or Virginia Government Finance Officers certification, with major coursework in accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–7 years of experience in financial analysis and project management.
• Strong knowledge of government budgeting, financial analysis, and municipal accounting practices.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage at competitive rates.
• Up to 14 paid holidays annually, plus sick, annual, and personal leave.
• Virginia Retirement System pension and life insurance equal to twice your annual salary.
• 457(b) individual retirement plan.
• Free access to our Employee Wellness Center for all permanent employees and dependents.

Job Description

Fauquier County is hiring a Budget Management Analyst!

We're looking for an experienced finance and budget professional with strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills to join our Office of Management and Budget. This position plays an important role in supporting the County's financial planning, budget development, and grant management.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing, analyzing, and monitoring County budgets, revenues, and expenditures.
• Developing financial reports, projections, and budget recommendations.
• Supporting capital improvement planning and long-range financial initiatives.
• Managing grants, including financial reporting and compliance.
• Working with County departments and leadership on budget preparation, financial policies, and resource allocation.
• Providing guidance to staff and supporting presentations to the Board of Supervisors.

Qualifications:

• College graduation and graduate certificate-level coursework or Virginia Government Finance Officers certification, with major coursework in accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–7 years of experience in financial analysis and project management.
• Strong knowledge of government budgeting, financial analysis, and municipal accounting practices.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage at competitive rates.
• Up to 14 paid holidays annually, plus sick, annual, and personal leave.
• Virginia Retirement System pension and life insurance equal to twice your annual salary.
• 457(b) individual retirement plan.
• Free access to our Employee Wellness Center for all permanent employees and dependents.