Budget Analysts

KNOWLEDGE

• Economics and Accounting
  Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.


• Mathematics
  Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.


• English Language
  Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.


• 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.

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.


• Reading Comprehension
  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.


• Critical Thinking
  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.


• Mathematics
  Using mathematics to solve problems.


• Speaking
  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

ABILITIES

• Mathematical Reasoning
  The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.


• Number Facility
  The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.


• Oral Comprehension
  The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.


• Written Comprehension
  The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.


• Deductive Reasoning
  The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

PERSONALITY

People interested in this work, will do well at jobs that need;