Budget Director Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $54,087.00 - $75,130.00 Annually
Location : City of Wichita - City Hall, KS
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: Budget Analyst NJD
Department: Finance
Division: FIN Director's Office
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 9/2/2026 11:59 PM Central
Bargaining Unit: 1000
The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.
Distinguishing Features of Work
The City of Wichita Office of Budget and Research has a staff of five professionals who report to the Budget Officer. Budget Analysts work alongside seasoned Budget Office staff to compile the City of Wichita Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and administer the organization-wide performance measurement program. The Budget Officer reports to the Director of Finance and works closely with the City Manager's Office.
The primary duty of a City of Wichita Budget Analyst is to monitor and compile budgets for assigned departments. The City of Wichita is a full-service municipality that provides a variety of services including water and sewer, airports, transit, and housing, as well police, fire, parks and recreation, planning, and a convention center, as well as internal services such as IT, law, finance, and administration. Therefore, there are a variety of opportunities to cultivate working relationships with administrative staff in departments to develop broad-based knowledge of local government operations.
The Office of Budget and Research is a leader in the field of municipal budgeting, having earned the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Award for 35 consecutive years. Budget staff is frequently invited to serve as guest lecturers, convention presenters, and roundtable facilitators.
The Office of Budget and Research plays an important role in organization-wide strategic planning and performance measurement. Budget Analysts often research and analyze policy options and evaluate programs. Other opportunities for involvement include CIP compilation and review, budget implementation projects, and performance measure collection.
The City of Wichita budget process places increasing importance on community engagement and there more opportunities to use new and traditional media. Office of Budget and Research Staff present at traditional District Advisory Board meetings and coordinate Social Media Town Halls each year.
This is technical professional work studying financial matters and preparing reports. Budget activities are analyzed and monitored for specific Departments that have budgets of limited complexity. Routine work is performed independently. Employees may supervise special projects as assigned or be assigned to assist in large or complex projects under the direction of another. Work is directed and reviewed through the establishment of goals and subsequent evaluation of progress toward goal attainment.
Workdays & Hours - Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 5:00pm
Bargaining Unit: Employee Council
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Examples of Work Performed

• Facilitates the annual budget preparation process by providing information and expertise to administrative staff of assigned departments.
• Composes portions of the annual budget.
• Monitors financial data submitted by assigned departments for accuracy, completeness, and quality control.
• Gathers and organizes information to be used in administrative and procedural analysis.
• Supports citizen engagement efforts at traditional meetings and though social media.
• Develops portions of organizational financial reports that cover assigned departments.
• Develops and presents financial recommendations.
• Conducts financial studies as assigned.
• May provide staff support to boards or committees as assigned.
• Completion of work assignments may require the operation of a vehicle.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements of Work

• Ability to research, analyze, summarize, and report findings.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of basic principles and practices of financial analysis and planning.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other Departments, and City officials.
• Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record information, including in spreadsheet development, using basic mathematical and descriptive statistical operations.
• Some knowledge of an integrated financial system.
• May require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Experience and Training
Required Experience and Training

• Graduation with a Master of Public Administration (MPA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA), or completion of graduate-level coursework toward one of these degrees, and one year of experience obtained through an internship, graduate fellowship, or full-time employment that includes budget preparation, financial analysis, accounting functions, or financial reporting, including analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and supporting budget development processes.

OR

• Graduation from a four-year college or university in any major and three years of progressively responsible work experience that includes budget preparation, financial analysis, accounting functions, or financial reporting, including analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and supporting budget development processes.

OR

• Ten years of experience performing governmental budgeting functions that includes budget preparation, financial analysis, accounting functions, or financial reporting, including analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and supporting budget development processes.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
• Attainment of passing scores on pre-employment tests. Candidates with the required experience and training will be required to take the following assessments:
  
  1. Analytical Skills
  2. Business Writing
  3. Microsoft Excel - Whole Test

Preferred Experience and Training

• Master's degree in public administration, Finance or Business Administration.
• Advanced proficiency in financial management software and tools.

Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check
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CITY OF WICHITA
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.
2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
4. HEALTH INSURANCE - UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered - Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
6.LIFE INSURANCE - Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE - Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE- The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.
10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.
11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE - This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)
Bereavement Pay
Employee Emergency Assistance Fund
Voluntary Shared Leave Program
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Community Volunteer Events
01
The following validates my highest level of education...

• Some High School
• High School/GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate/JD

02
I have graduated with a Master of Public Administration (MPA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA), or completed graduate-level coursework toward one of these degrees

• Yes
• No

03
I have the following years of experience obtained through an internship, graduate fellowship, or full-time employment that includes budget preparation, financial analysis, accounting functions, or financial reporting, including analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and supporting budget development processes.

• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 to 2 year experience
• 3 to 4 years' experience
• 5 to 7 years' experience
• 8+ years' experience
• I do not have experience obtained through an internship, graduate fellowship, or full-time employment that includes budget preparation, financial analysis, accounting functions, or financial reporting, including analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and supporting budget development processes.

04
I have the following years of experience in performing governmental budgeting functions that includes budget preparation, financial analysis, accounting functions, or financial reporting, including analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and supporting budget development processes.

• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 to 3 years of experience
• 4 to 6 years of experience
• 7 - 9 years of experience
• 10 - 12 years of experience
• 13+ years of experience
• I do not have any experience performing governmental budgeting functions that includes budget preparation, financial analysis, accounting functions, or financial reporting, including analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and supporting budget development processes.

05
My proficiency utilizing financial management software and tools is at the following level:

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Expert
• I do not have experience with financial management software and tools.

06
I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Yes
• No

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