Budget Analyst jobs in Virginia Beach, VA

At its core the Department of Budget and Management Services provides budget review and policy analysis to top decision makers throughout the City organization, functioning as an internal consultant to departments and leadership. The successful candidate will participate in the analysis of departmental budgets, the review and analysis of the fiscal impact of new and redevelopment projects, research and evaluation of policies and alternatives, development and summarization of financial information for communication with leadership and citizens and recommendations on revenue.

The work is challenging and provides a great level of flexibility and autonomy while also requiring collaboration with staff at all levels of the organization. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills; be self-motivated, and clearly demonstrate critical thinking ability. They also must have a strong understanding of local and regional economic conditions and how those might influence or affect the City over time. The responsibilities of this position provide great experience to launch a career in a multitude of disciplines in local government.