Deputy Budget Director -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT)

Salary

$90,000.00 - $100,000.00 Annually

Employment Type

Judicial Branch | Administrative Office of the Courts | 37.5 HR/WK

 

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Hiring Agency

Judicial | Court of Justice

Location

1001 Vandalay Dive
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Administrative Office of the Courts is the operational arm of the Judicial Branch. The court system employs nearly 3,300 personnel who support 406 elected justices, judges, and circuit court clerks.

The Office of Finance and Administration, Department of Budget has an opening for a Deputy Budget Director in Franklin County. The Deputy Budget Director performs advanced budget and financial analysis for assigned Judicial Branch organizational units and has primary responsibility for one or more complex budget, financial, or fiscal programs. Develops budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses; advises management on resource allocation and fiscal issues; and provides technical guidance and support in the administration of Judicial Branch budget operations.

Examples of Duties or Responsibilities of this Classification:

• Analyzes and develops budgets from assigned organizational units, including reviewing expenditure requirements, revenue projections, program needs, and available resources.
• Coordinates development and review of budget requests from assigned organizational units, ensuring requests are supported by appropriate financial analysis and consistent with agency priorities and available resources.
• Assists with development of the biennial Judicial Branch Budget request.
• Conducts complex financial and budget analyses to evaluate funding requirements, expenditure trends, revenue assumptions, staffing costs, and the fiscal impact of proposed legislation, programs, or changes in operations from assigned organizational units.
• Develops revenue and expenditure forecasts and monitors actual financial activity against budget projections; identifies significant variances and recommends corrective action as appropriate.
• Reviews organizational requests for new positions, position reclassifications, salary adjustments, and other personnel-related expenditures and evaluates their budgetary impact.
• Monitors agency appropriations and restricted funds and advises management from assigned organizational units regarding available resources, spending limitations, projected balances, and potential funding issues.
• Has primary responsibility for one or more complex budget, financial, or fiscal programs administered by the Judicial Branch, including capital project financing, grant administration, local government reimbursement programs, or other specialized fiscal functions.
• Develops and maintains budget models, projections, reports, and analytical tools used to support agency financial planning and decision-making.
• Assists in the design and implementation of standard operating procedures, workflows, systems, and forms for use in budgeting operations.
• Prepares recurring and ad hoc budget reports and analyses for management, identifying significant trends, variances, risks, and opportunities for improved resource allocation.
• Provides technical assistance and guidance to budget analysts and agency personnel regarding budget development, expenditure planning, budget execution, and financial reporting.
• Monitors requisitions and invoices to ensure funding is available and for compliance with budgetary controls.
• Represents the Budget Department at departmental, management, and judicial partner meetings and legislative hearings as assigned.
• Communicates complex budgetary and fiscal matters clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an office environment and requires regular and consistent in-office presence. Position requires regular interaction with employees, leadership, and other stakeholders. Position requires use of standard office equipment, including a computer, keyboard, and telephone. Position requires the ability to sit for extended periods and perform frequent computer-based work. Position requires the ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and electronically. Position requires sustained concentration and attention to detail when reviewing and analyzing detailed financial and budget information.