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Budget Analysts

in Pulaski County

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports for the purpose of maintaining expenditure controls.

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Wages

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Area

Year

Period

Annual Mean

Annual Entry Level

Annual Experience Level

Arkansas

2009

May

$57,180

$36,440

$67,540

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Short-Term Employment Projections

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Area	Employment Projections		Change	Growth Rate %	Annual Avg Openings
	2010	2012
Arkansas	436	441	5	0.6	10

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Long-Term Employment Projections

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Area	Estimated Year-Projected Year	Employment Projections		Employment Change		Annual Avg Openings
		Estimated	Projected	Number	Percent
Arkansas	2008 - 2018	441	480	39	8.8	14

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Top 15 Industries of Employment

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Industry Title

Number of Employers in Pulaski County

Number Employed in Industry in 2008 in Central Arkansas (Except City of Little Rock)

Percent of Total
Employment for Occupation in Central Arkansas (Except City of Little Rock)

Growth Projection in Central Arkansas (Except City of Little Rock)

Educational Services

508

79.0%

1.9%

Electrical Equipment and Appliances

0.0%

-2.8%

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Educational Requirements

This occupation is in Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed .
Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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O*NET Characteristics

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Top 10 Skills

Importance
(0-100)high

Competence Level

Management of Financial Resources

Critical Thinking

Speaking

Complex Problem Solving

Writing

Mathematics

Coordination

Judgment and Decision Making

Time Management

Active Learning

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Top 10 Tasks

Importance
(0-100)high

Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.

Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports.

Consult with managers to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.

Match appropriations for specific programs with appropriations for broader programs, including items for emergency funds.

Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.

Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.

Seek new ways to improve efficiency and increase profits.

Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs.

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.

Perform cost-benefit analyses to compare operating programs, review financial requests, or explore alternative financing methods.

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Top 10 Work Activities

Importance
(0-100)high

Analyzing Data or Information

Interacting With Computers

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Getting Information

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Processing Information

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

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Top 2 Work Values

Extent
(0-100)high

Working Conditions

Achievement

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Budget Analysts

Top 2 Interests

Occupational Interest
(0-100)high

Conventional

Enterprising

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Budget Analysts

Alternate Titles

Accountant, Accounting Supervisor, Budget Analyst, Budget Coordinator, Budget Engineer, Budget Examiner, Budget Manager, Budget Officer, Budget and Policy Analyst, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Controller, Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Financial Analyst, Fiscal Agent, Fiscal Officer, Staff Analyst

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