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# Job Title: Budget and Portfolio Analyst

## About the Role
The Budget and Portfolio Analyst plays a vital role within the Innovation and Technology Department, focusing on the development, monitoring, and management of the department’s budget and technology portfolio. This position exists to enhance transparency, accountability, and decision-making by collecting, analyzing, and maintaining financial data related to technology assets across city departments.

Collaboration is key, as the analyst will work closely with technology managers, department leadership, project managers, and financial staff. The role directly impacts the efficient delivery of technology services, empowering departments through informed budgeting and resource allocation. The primary objective is to ensure that all technology expenditures are accurately recorded and aligned with departmental priorities and approved budgets.

## Key Responsibilities
– Develop and manage the department’s operating and capital budgets by compiling financial data and reconciling expenditures.
– Conduct comprehensive financial and operational reporting on budget status, application costs, license usage, and portfolio health.
– Collect and maintain information on applications, software licenses, and subscriptions utilized across the city.
– Support project owners in tracking technology-related capital improvement projects by reviewing budgets and funding sources.
– Provide analytical support to identify discrepancies, financial risks, or opportunities for improvement.
– Research and analyze data to improve financial management, technology portfolio tracking, and cost allocation processes.

## Required Skills
– Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial analysis, and forecasting principles for both operating and capital budgets.
– Proficient in collecting, organizing, and analyzing financial and technology-related data.
– Advanced skills in preparing detailed reports, dashboards, and presentations using Microsoft Excel and other business applications.
– Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
– Effective communication skills for presenting financial and technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
– Critical thinking to identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiency.

## Minimum Qualifications
– High School Graduate or Equivalent with seven (7) years of related experience,
– **OR** 2-Year College Degree with five (5) years of related experience,
– **OR** Bachelor’s Level Degree with three (3) years of related experience,
– **OR** Master’s Level Degree with one (1) year of related experience,
– **OR** an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

## Benefits
– Competitive salary ranging from $89,552.00 to $128,730.99, commensurate with experience.
– Opportunities for professional development and training.
– Comprehensive healthcare benefits and retirement plans.

## Useful Links
– [City of Charlotte Website](https://charlottenc.gov)
– [Careers Page](https://charlottenc.gov/careers)
– [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-charlotte)

## Why You Might Be Interested
This position offers a chance to significantly influence technology service delivery across city departments while fostering a collaborative work environment. The role provides opportunities for continual learning and engagement in innovative processes, supporting both financial management and operational efficiency within a vibrant community.
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