About the Department

* Salary Grade SG 404* * Recruitment Salary Recruitment Range Starting at: $59,618.00*

** Salary offered will be determined based on directly related experience **

* Work Location is Town Hall Clayton, NC (Johnston County) *

The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Budget & Performance Analyst for the Administration Department. The Town of Clayton employs more than 340 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts.

The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is; a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community.

Position Duties

The Budget & Performance Analyst performs professional analytical work supporting the Town’s budget development, financial and performance management, grants coordination, and organizational transparency initiatives. This position will be responsible for maintaining and analyzing financial, performance, and grant-related data; preparing reports and dashboards; and coordinating grant tracking and compliance. The Analyst serves as a core member of the Budget & Performance Office and manages key analytical and reporting processes with oversight from the Budget Manager.

Budget & Financial Management
•   Assist with development of the annual operating budget.
•   Hold monthly budget meetings with department heads.
•   Prepare recurring budget reports using the Town’s ERP and other reporting tools.
•   Review, process, and monitor budget amendments and routine budget adjustments.
•   Analyze financial trends, performance, and revenue activity across departments.
•   Maintain data accuracy within budget modules, dashboards, and reporting systems.
•   Support long-range financial planning, scenario modeling, and ad hoc financial analysis.

Performance Management & Organizational Improvement
•   Lead the continued development, coordination, and administration of the Town’s performance management program (currently in pilot stage).
•   Work with departments to develop, refine, and track performance measures aligned with Council priorities and strategic goals.
•   Build, maintain, and update dashboards using Excel, Power BI, ClearGov, and other tools to communicate results internally and publicly.
•   Analyze operational and performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
•   Support transparency initiatives through preparation of monthly, quarterly, and/or annual performance reports.

Grants Management & Alternative Funding Support
•   Track grant awards, reporting deadlines, compliance requirements, and funding restrictions in coordination with departments.
•   Maintain centralized grant tracking tools and documentation to support financial reporting, audits, and internal oversight.
•   Assist departments in identifying and pursuing alternative funding opportunities, including federal, state, and private grant programs.
•   Support the preparation, review, and coordination of grant applications to ensure alignment with Town priorities and budget capacity.
•   Support implementation of the Town’s grants management policies and best practices.

Data Maintenance & Reporting Systems
•   Maintain budget, performance, and grant-related datasets to ensure accuracy, consistency, and auditability.
•   Learn and navigate ERP budget and grant modules, reporting tools, and data extraction processes.

Collaboration & Communication
•   Provide technical assistance to departments on budget entry, performance reporting, and grant-related data requirements.
•   Prepare clear and professional reports, visualizations, and presentations for leadership, Town Council, and public audiences.
•   Coordinate with departments, finance staff, and external partners on cross-functional projects involving budgeting, performance, or grants.
•   Support Council expectations related to transparency, accountability, and data-informed decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of public budgeting principles, financial analysis, and municipal operations.
•   Working knowledge of grants administration concepts, including compliance tracking, reporting requirements, and Council approval processes.
•   Strong analytical skills with demonstrated proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, charts).
•   Experience with or ability to learn data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI, ClearGov, or similar platforms.
•   Ability to analyze complex data sets and clearly communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
•   Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
•   Ability to establish effective working relationships across departments.
•   Strong interpersonal communication skills

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
Experience: One year of professional experience in budgeting, financial analysis, performance management, grants coordination, data analysis, or related work. Some experience utilizing and operating computers and experience in working with the general public
Preferred: Experience with dashboards, ERP systems, grant tracking, or municipal financial systems.

OR

Depending on the position, the Town may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Other Qualifications

* SUBMIT OFFICIAL APPLICATION USING THE TOWN'S CAREER WEBSITE*

https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/

If you have technical issues submitting your application, please call the NEOGOV (governmentjobs.com) Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the Human Resources Office. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. To check the status of your application, please log on to your NEOGOV account and click “Application Status”. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Normal processing time for applications is 30-45 days from the closing date of the posting.

To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders. Degrees must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resume’s on the on-line application) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. “See Resume” or “See Attachment” WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completing an on-line application form. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. Effective October 1, 2025, in accordance with North Carolina state law, all applicants for positions that involve working with children in any capacity are required to undergo criminal history record checks conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Credit and motor checks are required for some administrative, finance and operational positions. Applicants will be required to take and pass a Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol screen once they are verbally given a conditional offer of employment. Depending on the position, employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol screens throughout their employment. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Town of Clayton employees enjoy many benefits including a retirement pension plan, 401K membership, Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave, State Health Plan, and various other benefits. Benefits information can be found by going directly to the Town of Clayton website at: https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/251/Benefits.

When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills & abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager.

Applications may be reviewed to determine if applicants education and experience is more applicable to other vacant positions within the Town.

Supplemental Questions

What interests you most about working in local government, and specifically in a Budget & Performance Analyst role?

Describe a time you analyzed data and presented your findings to someone who was not familiar with the subject matter. How did you communicate the information?

Describe your experience with budgeting, financial analysis, performance measurement, or data analytics.

Are you willing to accept the position if offered at the Recruitment Salary starting at: $59,618.00?

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: Town of Clayton
Address: 111 E Second St.

Clayton, North Carolina, 27520-2459
Phone: 919-553-5002
Website: http://townofclaytonnc.org