ANALYST III - FINANCIAL PLANNING & BUDGET

Under general supervision, a Financial Planning and Budget Analyst performs a wide variety of professional level budget analysis and development duties involving the preparation, administration, maintenance, review and control of the districts budget; maintain specialized financial records and statistics and prepare financial reports; provide consultative services to district management staff; perform related duties as assigned.

Wage: $81,506 - $117,444 (12 months)

Applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources through Sunday, July 20, 2025.

To be considered as a candidate, a current, updated resume MUST be attached to the completed application. Additionally, ALL candidates must attach transcripts confirming the required bachelors degree (unofficial transcripts can be submitted, however official transcripts will be required upon hire).

• If you are unable to electronically attach these documents, you must notify Cassandra in human resources at morac2@milwaukee.k12.wi.us that you are sending hard copies. Caution: when attaching documents to the application, be sure the documents are legible. If the documents cannot be read, your application may be disqualified from consideration.

If you are selected for the next stage of the interview process, you will be contacted, via email, to submit three electronic professional references. Identified references will receive an online reference check to complete.

No applications or application materials will be accepted after the deadline date.

Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification.

If you have any questions, please contact Cassandra Morales-Salcedo at morac2@milwaukee.k12.wi.us or 414-777-7879.

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field directly related to administrative, management or fiscal duties
• Three or more years of experience involving complex work, knowledge and understanding of budgetary policies, procedures and regulations.

Equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience may be considered.

• Gathers, assembles, and formats data and prepares preliminary analysis for budget preparation; assists in preparation and presentation of preliminary and final budget documents; prepares budget presentation materials; maintains data and systems for budget tracking and reporting and generates reports; assists section/division with issues related to funds availability, fund transfers and budget compliance; prepares and participates in the preparation of the Districts annual budget, including analysis and estimates of expenditures; analysis and projections of revenue; review of intra-department requests and sub-budgets; recommendations on allocations of funds, personnel and account coding.
• Develops expenditures and revenue forecasts; prepares baseline budget and revisions as needed; analyzes, evaluates and processes budget proposals; reconciles appropriation by source of funding; prepares and processes transfer of budget allotments.
• Review and consult with department management staff on final budget preparation and presentations to District Senior staff; provides budget information, instruction and assistance to staff and community stakeholders.
• Makes recommendations on budget matters to higher level staff, and assists in implementation and monitoring of changes.
• Analyzes proposed legislation to determine funding impact on department programs.
• Conducts studies of new and existing programs and special projects to determine feasibility, resolve problems including organizational, budget and fiscal research and analysis; analyzes proposed legislation to determine funding impact on District programs.
• Assists in the management of the district budget by evaluating existing and proposed organizational structure, policies and procedures.
• Reviews, analyzes, and recommends to management organizational policy and procedures for department operations; participates in the development of new or revised programs, systems, procedures, and methods of operations.
• Analyzes and evaluates requests from department personnel for changes in budget allocations throughout the fiscal year in such areas as staffing levels, facilities, systems, and equipment; coordinates and consults with other department personnel and other departments; makes recommendations and obtains final approval for changes.
• Represents the District in budget and fiscal matters to the various management staff, other government agencies and offices.
• May lead and provide work direction to clerical and technical staff.
• Prepares narrative, graphical and statistical reports with alternative solutions for resolving issues; uses computer software to develop and maintain databases and spreadsheets and prepares correspondence and other written materials.
• Actively support the MPS strategic plan
• Completes other duties as assigned

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.