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Management & Budget Analyst Sr.

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Management & Budget Analyst Sr.

Salary

$90,767.00 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number

26064E

Department

Finance

Division

Office of Management & Budget

Opening Date

09/25/2025

Closing Date

10/9/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

This position Management & Budget Analyst Sr. is located in the Department of Finance, Office of Management and Budget and is responsible for performing the most complex professional organization–wide financial evaluations and analysis of programs, services and operations. This position serves as the key owner and convener of the capital planning process, working across departments, internal service providers, and executive leadership to assess readiness, align priorities, and ensure execution of Metro’s capital budget. The role demands high-level analytical skills, project management acumen, and cross-functional facilitation experience to ensure that capital investments align with Metro’s strategic goals and financial sustainability. This position requires strong analytical, oral, written and organizational skills. The selected applicant will also have demonstrated customer service orientation. Performs other related duties as required.

Metro Finance has several divisions, including procurement, treasury and management and budget. The department's employees are charged with providing financial management, information and business products to policy makers, departments, investors and the Nashville community to give them confidence in our government and to help them make informed decisions.

Typical Duties

+ Leads the planning, analysis, and coordination of Metro’s annual capital spending program within the Finance department.

+ Manages timelines, develop tools, and facilitate interdepartmental collaboration throughout the capital budget lifecycle.

+ Monitors and analyzes the financial affairs of assigned departments that are the most complex.

+ Conducts structured readiness reviews of departmental capital requests, assessing operational feasibility, alignment to strategic plans, and implementation capacity.

+ Convenes working sessions with departmental stakeholders, Finance leadership, General Services, Legal, IT, and external consultants to guide project prioritization and resolve implementation barriers.

+ Tracks and reports on capital project progress, budget performance, and fund utilization. Develop dashboards and narrative summaries for Finance leadership, Mayor’s Office, and Council briefings.

+ Recommends and implement enhancements to Metro’s capital planning processes, including updates to submission templates, evaluation rubrics, and post-implementation reviews.

+ Prepares various narrative, statistical, and financial reports and short- and long-term forecasts.

+ May develop and provide training for more complex issues.

+ Provides staff support to committees or other departments, as assigned .

+ Assists with or carries out special projects, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a financial, business administration, public administration or related field and (3) three years of professional-level experience in finance, public administration or related discipline

"Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education."

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Three years of general ledger account maintenance (budget set-up, account maintenance, reporting, and workflow approvals

+ Deep understanding of capital financing principles, fund types (e.g., G.O. bonds, 4% funds, federal/state grants), and the interrelationship between operating and capital budgets

+ Knowledge of the principles and practices of budgeting, budget policy analysis, and budget implementation

+ Knowledge and experience with enterprise software applications

+ Proficiency in managing large-scale project portfolios, including understanding project phasing, scheduling, risk mitigation, and performance monitoring using tools like Gantt charts or project trackers.

+ Advanced understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint to facilitate financial and policy analysis

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

+ No diploma

+ High School Diploma or Equivalent

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

02

If you have a degree, indicate your major field of study in the area below.

03

How many years of experience do you have in finance, public administration or related discipline?

+ No experience

+ One to Two years

+ Three to Four years

+ Five to Six years

+ Seven years or more

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Briefly describe your experience in finance, public administration or related discipline. If none enter "N/A"

05

Briefly describe your experience with capital financing principles, fund types (e.g., G.O. bonds, 4% funds, federal/state grants), and the interrelationship between operating and capital budgets. If none enter "N/A"

06

Briefly describe your knowledge of the principles and practices of budgeting, budget policy analysis, and budget implementation

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Employer

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

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