Executive Remote Budget Analyst Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $69,525.00 - $86,907.00 Annually
Location : 201 West Market Street Greensboro, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 04155
Department: Budget & Management Services
Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Closing Date: 8/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
GUILFORD COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Empower Successful People to thrive in a Strong Community supported by Quality Government
Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
The Senior Budget & Management Analyst provides customers with the support and analysis they need to ask better questions that lead to better answers that build a better community. This position works with internal and external stakeholders to ensure they have the operational, financial, and performance insight and resources they need to achieve their goals. The position has more complex departmental assignments and broader county-wide assignments than the Budget & Management Analyst position
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
This position performs responsible professional work in the overall review, preparation, administration, and evaluation of the County's Operating and Capital Improvements Program (CIP) budgets; conducts management analyses; conducts evaluations of County programs, departmental procedures and operations; aids in strategic planning; assists in the development and review of benchmarking, performance measures and objectives; assists in the development of short and long-range financial plans and forecasting related to fiscal and program requirements; conducts general research; and participates in county-wide productivity improvements efforts. Employees participate in the preparation of the County budgets through review and analysis of complex and sensitive departmental/program requests and issues and the presentation of recommendations to the appropriate county officials. Assists departments in preparing proposals, reports, and contracts, and gives advice on management issues. Reviews contracts for compliance with established policies. This is a professional non-supervisory classification.
The position has more complex departmental assignments and broader county-wide assignments than the Budget & Management Analyst position. An employee in this position serves as a senior resource and leads other Analysts, overseeing and coordinating more complex county-wide initiatives and projects including performance measurement and management, program and service evaluation.
Examples of Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assesses, reviews, and analyzes assigned departmental budget requests and develops recommendations regarding funding levels based on objective analysis and established policy criteria.
• Coordinates assigned departmental processes and initiatives, including management and evaluation efforts, multi-year financial planning, and components of the annual budget development process.
• Regularly reviews departmental expenditure and revenue collection patterns to identify potential financial problems and recommends corrective action.
• Assists in the development of long-range expenditure and revenue forecasts, including the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), to support long-term financial planning and policy development.
• Reviews, analyzes, and makes recommendations on the fiscal and programmatic impact of operational and service initiatives.
• Evaluates county programs and services to determine efficiency and effectiveness and to assess the achievement of established goals and objectives.
• Assists in the development and evaluation of benchmarking, performance measures, and strategic planning initiatives to support outcome-based budgeting and organizational performance.
• Conducts special management studies as assigned and presents findings and recommendations.
• Assists departments in preparing requests for proposals and contracts and helps to evaluate consultant qualification and compliance with identified specifications.
• Reviews and analyzes new and proposed legislation to assess its fiscal and operational impact on County departments, programs, and services.
• Assists and coordinates as needed the work of other analysts and employees in the completion of assigned duties and tasks.
• Assists in the administration and support of budget and financial management systems, including system administration, troubleshooting, report development, data analysis, and implementation of process improvement initiatives.
• Prepares and presents financial, operational, and policy analyses and recommendations to County leadership, elected officials, departments, and other stakeholders.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, budgeting, public finance and local governmental budget and fiscal policies and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of the functions and structure of county government and federal and state laws relevant to county operations and finance.
• Working knowledge of mathematical computations, analytical skills, budget and costing accounting theories, principles and methods and evaluation/research techniques and methodology.
• Ability to analyze complex administrative and organizational problems, prepare andclearly present appropriate recommendations and working procedures in written or oral form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to guide and coordinate the work of other staff members.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate an effective work schedule.
• Ability to exercise independent and sound judgment, discretion, initiative, creativity, and resourcefulness.

Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a field related to one of the County's services and four years of experience in budget development, strategic planning, program/process analysis and/or evaluation OR
Associates Degree in Public Administration, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a field related to one of the County's services and six years of experience in budget development, strategic planning, program/process analysis and/or evaluation, OR
High School diploma and eight years of experience in budget development, strategic planning, program/process analysis and/or evaluation. Must have detailed knowledge of business processes of governmental operations.
Preferred Qualifications:

• A master's degree in public administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a closely related field is preferred, but not required.

Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK CONDITIONS
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of fingering and talking. Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, accounting, operate a computer terminal, and do extensive reading.
May Require Driving
This position may require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.
Special Note: This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job questionnaire with a physical abilities checklist which can give further details about that one specific position. Those documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal and defensible personnel decisions.
Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling 336-641-3324.
We are excited about the opportunity of having you as a prospective new employee!
You probably already know our county is a wonderful county to live in, but did you know it is also a wonderful place to work?
Below are a few of the reasons why we love working for Guilford County.
We offer Health Insurance (UnitedHealthCare) to all benefitted employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. The shared cost of the premium is based on scheduled/budgeted hours. If you are a full-time employee working 40 hours a week you can expect to pay less than $35 a month for medical coverage, dental coverage for $4 a month and vision coverage for $5 a month. That's less than $45 a month for medical, dental & vision coverage; that's unheard of.
Telehealth UHC Virtual Visits are available to you with no copay or out of pocket expense.
We are excited to inform you Guilford County has an Employee Wellness Center (24/7 access) with strength training equipment, cardio machines and a group exercise room with virtual or in person coaching from our Wellness Specialist!
Employee Assistance Program, 100% funded by the county. A superb benefit for you and your family absolutely free. Confidential help with personal or work-related issues.
13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days a year. That's 37 paid days a year, totaling almost 2 months of paid time off.
Employer contributes 5% into your 401(k) - no match required.
Enrollment in the State Retirement Plan by contributing 6%.
Longevity pay beginning at five years of service.
We provide a $10,000 Life and AD&D benefit to eligible employees.
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside tax-free dollars for health care and dependent care.
Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
01
Please select the highest level of education you have completed All education and certifications must be listed in the Education section of the employment application. Transcripts may be required to verify educational qualifications.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree (AA, AS)
• Bachelor's Degree (BA, BS)
• Master's Degree (MA, MS, MBA, etc.)
• Professional degree (JD, MD, DVM, etc.)
• Doctoral Degree (PhD, EdD, etc.)

02
If you have a degree, is the major field of study in Public Administration, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a field related to one of the County's services?

• Yes
• No
• I do not have a degree

03
Which best describes your years of work experience in budget development, strategic planning, program/process analysis and/or evaluation?Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.

• Less than two years
• Two years less than four years
• Four years less than six years
• Six years less than eight years
• Eight or more years

04
In your own words clearly describe your progressive responsible experience (company name, job duties, etc.) in budget development, strategic planning, program/process analysis and/or evaluation.
05
I understand that an official copy of my college transcript will be required upon conditional offer of employment.

• Yes
• No

06
I understand that all Required Competencies, Work history and Credentials and Education must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application, "See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.

• Yes
• No

Required Question