What they do
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.
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Also called: |
Budget Analyst, Budget Coordinator, Budget Officer, Financial Services Officer, Policy Analyst
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Wages
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Vermont - 2023 |
Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
10% |
$ 29.74 |
$61,860 |
25% |
$ 32.50 |
$67,600 |
Median |
$ 37.67 |
$78,350 |
75% |
$ 43.18 |
$89,810 |
90% |
$ 52.24 |
$108,660 |
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Average |
$ 38.61 |
$80,300 |
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Industries of Employment
United States - 2020 |
Industry | Percent of total |
- Federal government, excluding postal service
| 24% |
- Educational services; state, local, and private
| 12% |
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
| 11% |
- Local government, excluding education and hospitals
| 11% |
- State government, excluding education and hospitals
| 11% |
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Knowledge
People in this career often know a lot about: |
- Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
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- Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
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- English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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- Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
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- Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
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Skills
People in this career often have these skills: |
- Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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- Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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- Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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- Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems.
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- Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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Interests
People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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- Enterprising
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
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- Investigative
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
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Work Styles
People in this career will do well at jobs that need: |
- Integrity
Job requires being honest and ethical.
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- Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
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- Analytical Thinking
Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
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- Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
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- Cooperation
Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
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Tasks
On the job, you would: |
- Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.
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- Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
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- Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
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- Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports.
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- Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.
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Projected Employment
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Vermont |
2020 employment |
65 |
2030 employment |
68 |
Annual percent change (compounded) |
0.5% |
Annual projected job openings (due to change and separations) |
6 |
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Education and Experience:
- Typical education needed for entry
Bachelor's degree
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- Work experience in a related occupation
None
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
None
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Physical Work Activity
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. |
- Physical activity is Seldom Important
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- Level of activity is Very Low
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Job Zone
Considerable Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(7.0 to < 8.0) - A typical worker will require
over 2 years up to and including 4 years
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Education Level
How much education do most people in this career have? |
Education level | | Percent of U.S. Workers |
Doctoral or professional degree or post-MA certificate | | 3% |
Master's degree or post-BA certificate | | 9% |
Bachelor's degree | | 64% |
Associate's degree | | 11% |
Certificate or some college, no degree | | 3% |
High school diploma or equivalent | | 10% |
Less than high school diploma | | 0% |
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Abilities
People in this career often have talent in: |
- Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
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- Number Facility
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
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- Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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- Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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- Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
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Work Activities
In general, what you might do: |
- Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
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- Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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- Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
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- Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
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- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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Detailed Work Activities
What you might do in a day: |
- Advise others on financial matters.
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- Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
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- Analyze budgetary or accounting data.
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- Verify accuracy of financial information.
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- Gather financial records.
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Other Resources
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