Senior Budget Analyst

Children&Youth N. High Complex (DCYNHC)
246 North High Street
Columbus, 43215

About us

Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs. At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work! To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at Department of Children and Youth | Ohio.gov.

Location Requirements

DCY’s core hours of operation are Mon-Fri from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DCY divisions. Employees may begin as early as 7:00am & as late as 9:00am, based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space.

If you have applied or interviewed for this position within the last 30 days you DO NOT need to reapply you are still in consideration for this opportunity.

About us

Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs. At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work! To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at Department of Children and Youth | Ohio.gov.

Location Requirements

DCY’s core hours of operation are Mon-Fri from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DCY divisions. Employees may begin as early as 7:00am & as late as 9:00am, based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space.

If you have applied or interviewed for this position within the last 30 days you DO NOT need to reapply you are still in consideration for this opportunity.

In this role, you’ll support the financial backbone of DCY by planning, implementing, and monitoring a wide range of budgets and cost allocation activities. You’ll work with capital and operating budgets, division or program level budgets, federal and state funding streams, and cost pools that support DCY’s mission. Your work directly impacts how resources are distributed across the agency.

What You’ll Do

You can expect your day to day work to involve a mix of analytical tasks, collaboration, and continuous improvement activities:

Budget Planning & Monitoring

• Assist in developing and implementing agency budgets, including biennium budget preparation.
• Project, adjust, and monitor allocations for subdivisions, grants, and specific financial programs.
• Track spending patterns to prevent deficits and propose corrective actions when risks arise.
• Prepare periodic financial reports for senior management.

Cost Accounting & Allocation

• Calculate depreciation for DCY equipment and incorporate these values into financial analyses.
• Apply cost distribution data to determine cost pool funding and ensure proper allocation across state and federal programs.
• Participate in agency teams responsible for applying cost allocation methodologies.
• Review, edit, and help maintain the Agency’s Cost Allocation Plan (CAP).
• Analyze existing cost pool methodologies and develop new approaches when needed.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Research, evaluate, and interpret financial and operational data using statistical and quantitative methods.
• Develop forecast and projection models for programs with multiple funding sources.
• Prepare specialized reports such as cost allocation summaries or funding split analyses.
• Complete federal expenditure reports and analyze proposed legislation or policy changes for financial impact.

Tools & Technology

You’ll frequently use spreadsheets, databases, and other software tools to:

• Perform financial modeling and projections.
• Generate reports and update critical financial data.
• Support automation and technical improvements within budget operations.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work directly with senior program and support staff to identify needed changes in cost allocation processes.
• Participate as a team member or leader on projects involving data research, financial modeling, or operational reviews.
• Develop procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Pay Information

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based on collective bargaining and legislative activity, there may be cost of living increases awarded annually. Additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Status of posted positions

You can check the status of your application online be signing into your profile and clicking the “My Jobpage” tab to view completed submissions and submission details. If you have questions other than your applications status, please direct them to DCY.HumanResources@childrenandyouth.ohio.gov.

In this role, you’ll support the financial backbone of DCY by planning, implementing, and monitoring a wide range of budgets and cost allocation activities. You’ll work with capital and operating budgets, division or program level budgets, federal and state funding streams, and cost pools that support DCY’s mission. Your work directly impacts how resources are distributed across the agency.

What You’ll Do

You can expect your day to day work to involve a mix of analytical tasks, collaboration, and continuous improvement activities:

Budget Planning & Monitoring

• Assist in developing and implementing agency budgets, including biennium budget preparation.