Budget Analyst - Budgets JobID: 104034

Position Type:

Office Professionals/ Budget Analyst

Date Posted:

9/2/2026

Location:

Instructional Support Center

Date Available:

09/14/2026

Job Code: Budget Analyst - 030018 Standard Hours: 40 Department: Budgets - 252599 Empl Class: NA

Minimum Salary: $65,722.00/Annually

Maximum Salary: $99,353.00/Annually

Scheduled Days: 245

Target Openings: 1

License and Certification Qualifications:

None Required

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in related field Required

Experience Qualifications:

3 years of progressive experience in governmental budgeting, governmental accounting, and/or financial reporting Required

Experience with OpenGov Budgeting system Preferred

Experience with ERP systems required; Peoplesoft Preferred

Prior experience in data analysis and/or system administration Preferred

Skills Qualifications:

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and experience with PeopleSoft and/or OpenGov (or similar) applications.

Ability to interpret and analyze financial and statistical data for decision-making and reporting.

Strong knowledge of budgeting principles, financial analysis, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Ability to develop and maintain budget systems, troubleshoot issues, optimize workflows, and editing system (PeopleSoft, OpenGov, or similar) reports and processes.

Skilled in data analysis, including identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for process improvement.

Ability to write clear and concise reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.

Strong problem-solving skills; ability to deal with complex variables and limited standardization.

Ability to handle sensitive financial and personnel data with strict confidentiality.

Excellent communication and customer service skills; ability to collaborate across departments.

Ability to act as a respectable representative of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS).

Primary Responsibilities:

Serve as a key member of the Budget Office by performing budget analysis, assist with budget system administration, and position control functions to ensure accurate financial planning and reporting for the district.

Budget Analysis and System Administration

Assist in budget analysis, position control, and Budget system administration.

Assist administering and maintaining the district's budget and ERP systems, including writing, editing, and testing system reports, data, and processes.

Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and provide actionable insights for decision-making.

Support annual and mid-year budget development processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Collaborate with various divisions to implement system upgrades and process improvements.

Position Control

Coordinate and oversee position control processes for the district, ensuring alignment with budget allocations.

Maintain the Position Control database and position rosters for all district positions.

Assign position and job codes to all budgeted positions and collaborate with Payroll and Compensation teams.

Review and reconcile monthly position and payroll data.

Customer Service and Technical Support

Provide technical assistance and training to personnel on budget and position control systems.

Respond to inquiries accurately and promptly.

Providing world-class customer service.

Process Improvement and Special Projects

Analyze existing processes, identify areas for improvement, and assist in design/implementation of process enhancements.

Assist with new projects and initiatives as assigned.

Other Duties

Perform other related duties as required to support the mission of the Budget Office.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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