Budget and Planning Supervisor

Job Location: This position will be located at Missouri State Capitol Building, Jefferson City

Why you’ll love this position:

You will:

• have the opportunity to influence public policy in a positive way by helping direct public dollars to improve the lives of Missourians.
• get leadership experience in coaching an awesome team of top notch professionals.
• work with and advise Missouri’s top decision makers including the Governor and his staff.
• work in the State Capitol Building, the exciting center of Missouri State Government!
• work with some of the smartest, most professional, and fun team members in Missouri State Government.
• learn something new every day and use your analytical skills to solve problems.
• get coaching and mentoring but also the flexibility to tackle duties your way.

What you’ll do:

• Supports and cross trains with the Asst. Director for Budget.
• Supervises three professional staff with statewide duties.
• Develops and presents funding and policy recommendations.
• Reviews and approves staff work related to budget recommendations, appropriation bills, bill reviews, legislative analysis and policy development.
• Directs staff in the examination of the programs and budgets of assigned state agencies.
• Guides analysts in terms of setting priorities for items/issues to be analyzed.
• Participates in development of policies and procedures for preparation of the Executive Budget.
• Directs the coordination of fiscal and statistical data for use in budgetary evaluation.
• Provides technical advice and assists agency officials in the preparation of departmental budgets, including interpretation of budget policies and processes.
• Works with House, Senate, departments, and Governor’s Office staff.
• Trains new staff on budget, legislation, planning, and policy development.
• Prepares fiscal note responses and reviews fiscal note responses prepared by analysts.
• Performs proactive information gathering regarding important developments in other states (budget and legislative) that could impact Missouri.
• Responds to information requests.
• Provides backup of all analyst duties at times when analysts are on leave, whether short- or long-term.
• Works collaboratively with state departments to drive change to improve state government functions and workforce experience.

All you need for success:

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

This position requires frequent communication with management, other government employees, elected officials, and the general public. The position requires advanced knowledge of:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of Missouri budgeting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of managerial techniques and administrative practices.
• Ability to review, analyze, interpret, and /or prepare federal and state laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as related to assigned programs.
• Ability to formulate and initiate plans and procedures for the effective establishment and maintenance of fiscal controls and direct their application.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate policies and operations, and formulate recommendations.
• Ability to provide leadership and supervision to professional, technical, and related program staff.
• SAM II and Missouri budgeting systems.
• Research methodology including the use of statistics and data collection.
• Legislative and fiscal note processes.
• Understanding of basic economic principles

Skills related to the position include the ability to effectively organize and present the results of research and analysis and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, agency officials, Executive Office staff, and legislative staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• For this opening prior Budget and Planning experience is desired.
• When applicable, equivalent substitutions will be allowed for deficiencies in experience or education.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate's name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.

More reasons to love this job

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have questions about this position please contact:

recruiter@oa.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating

an inclusive environment for all employees.

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