Job Description

Posting number: 27-00854

Department: Office of the County Administrator

Job classification: Management Analyst IV / Grade 127

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance

Summary

Shape the Future of Loudoun County: Become a Management Analyst in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Are you passionate about local government budgeting and problem-solving? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment where your work directly influences how an organization operates? Loudoun County, Virginia is looking for a skilled and motivated Management Analyst to join the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and play a critical role in the County’s annual operating budget process and organizational strategy. This is an opportunity to contribute to the success of the County by ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and services are delivered effectively to the community.

Examples of duties

What You'll Do:

• Support the Budget Process: Help develop, analyze, and present the County’s annual operating budgets. Your work will directly inform decisions made by the Budget Director, the County Administrator, and the Board of Supervisors.
• Collaborate and Solve Problems: Work with departments across the County to advise on financial management, policy development, and performance management. Your analysis can help drive improvements in the effectiveness of County programs and services.
• Provide Expert Guidance: Become a subject matter expert on the financial and policy decisions affecting your assigned areas of focus. Portfolio assignments can include supporting departments with operating budget planning and analysis, analyzing and forecasting revenues, and/or modeling personnel and benefit costs to support collective bargaining negotiations. You’ll help shape recommendations that impact key resource allocation decisions.
• Innovate and Lead: Work in an environment that prioritizes creative thinking and high-quality customer service. You’ll contribute to forward-thinking projects in budgeting and long-term forecasting.

Why Loudoun County?:

• Flexibility: After your initial training period, you will have the option to telework up to three days per week. We understand the importance of work-life balance.
• Impactful Work: You’ll work on projects that directly impact Loudoun County’s residents and businesses and guide the County’s growth and development.
• Collaborative, Results-Oriented Culture: Join a team of professionals who value collaboration, innovation, and excellence in customer service. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from experts in budgeting, financial management, and public policy.
• Growth Opportunities: Our office is committed to your professional development and success, with mentorship and career advancement opportunities.
• Excellent Comprehensive Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package to support your health, financial security, and lifestyle. Benefits include generous paid holidays and leave, health plans, retirement savings and investment options, employee assistance support, flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, long-term care insurance, fitness membership discounts, wellness programs, and more.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to the success of Loudoun County, apply now!

Applicants should include information that demonstrates how previous work, volunteer, and educational experiences will make them the ideal Management Analyst and OMB team member.

OMB is responsible for the development of the County’s operating and capital budgets, debt management, and long-term development and demographic forecasting. For more information about OMB’s work and impact, visit www.loudoun.gov/budget.

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

The County will consider candidates for both the Management Analyst III and Management Analyst IV (Senior Analyst) levels, depending on qualifications. The FY 2027 salary range for the Management Analyst III level is $71,712.65-$125,497.14 The FY 2027 salary range for the Management Analyst IV level is $76,820.39-$134,435.69.

Management Analyst III: Requires a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; three (3) years of related work experience in areas such as government, budget management, policy analysis, project management, or program evaluation; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Management Analyst IV: Requires bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; four (4) years of related work experience in areas such as government, budget management, policy analysis, project management, or program evaluation; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

This position requires thorough knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with Microsoft 365 suite, Oracle or other enterprise resource planning software is a plus and strongly preferred.

Supplemental information

Successful candidates will undergo background checks as required.