Analyst

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and leave

Professional development & conferences

Leadership and growth opportunities

Hybrid schedule (Tue-Thu on site; Mon,

Fri remote)

Job summary

The North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) is seeking State Budget Management Analysts I (NC19) and II (NC21) to join our budget execution team in Raleigh. You will provide technical guidance to agencies, monitor budget adjustments, oversee agency budgets, and analyze expenditures and revenues to support the Governor’s base budget for the next biennium.

This evergreen posting emphasizes collaboration, integrity, and confidentiality, with a hybrid work setup requiring onsite

Qualifications

• Knowledge of public administration, accounting, budget and program analysis, and evaluation.
• Experience with analyzing complex data and making recommendations using the Microsoft Suite.
• Knowledge of how state budgets and legislation are prepared and executed.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and guidance to agencies on budget management.
• Monitor and evaluate budget adjustments within laws and policies.
• Oversee agency budgets and expenditures to ensure a balanced budget.
• Analyze expenditures and revenues to support the Governor’s base budget for the next biennium.
• Demonstrate critical thinking to identify and solve problems for leadership and staff.
• Work independently with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain professionalism and build strong relationships while meeting deadlines.

Skills

Public administration & accounting

Budget & program analysis

Data analysis & summarization

Budgeting practices & legislation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration/public policy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Agency

Division

Job Classification Title

State Budget Management Analyst I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC19

About Us

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources’ website.

Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

Description of Work

Strengthen the Present. Shape the Future.

This posting is for opportunities for State Budget Management Analyst I’s (SBMA I, NC19) and II’s (SBMA II, NC21) based on business needs. Salary will be set based on level of position.

Recruitment Range: $67,122 - $95,000 Annually for SBMA I’s and $70,478 - $120,000 for SBMA II’s.

Important Note: This is an Evergreen posting.

The North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) is excited to announce the opportunity to join our team.

As a Budget Execution Analyst, you will:

• Provide technical assistance and guidance to agencies in carrying out their delegated responsibilities related to budget management;
• Monitor and evaluate budget adjustment requests within the framework of the State Budget Act, relevant state and federal legislation, and rules and policies;
• Oversee agency budgets and expenditures to ensure a balanced budget;
• Analyze expenditures and revenues and propose solutions to structural budget shortfalls to ensure that the Governor’s Recommended Base Budget is an accurate plan for the upcoming biennium.
• Demonstrate curiosity and the ability to think critically to make connections that others miss and to use this skill to assist leadership, staff, and agencies to identify and solve problems.
• Work independently with supervision and to exercise discretion, demonstrate integrity, and maintain confidentiality;
• Maintain professionalism and develop strong working relationships while managing tight deadlines and ambiguous situations.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

If you possess any of the following skills or qualifications, please include them in your application:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and accounting; budget and program analysis; and strategy and performance management and evaluation
• Demonstrated skills in researching, analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing complex data, identifying findings, and making recommendations utilizing the Microsoft Suite
• Knowledge of how state budgetsand legislationare prepared and executed.
• Experience with statewide, capital, and university budgeting practices.

Experience the OSBM Difference:

• Competitive salary and leave.
• Invests in its team through ongoing training and professional development, including participation in statewide and national conferences focused on your career (auditing, budgeting, etc.) and knowledge-sharing.
• Unique leadership and growth opportunities for motivated employees.
• Flexible, hybrid work environment that supports meaningful public service while promoting life-work harmony and the opportunity to enjoy North Carolina’s exceptional quality of life.
• Currently, hybrid positions require onsite work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at our downtown Raleigh, NC office. Employees may work remotely on Mondays and Fridays (optional). Hybrid schedule is subject to change.

OSBM Resources:

• Employee Perks and Benefits: NC OSHR: Benefits
• Total Compensation Calculator: NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator
• Learn more about OSBM: Homepage | NC OSBM
• Learn more about the high impact of Budget Analysts: video

Meeting the ‘Minimum Education and Experience Requirements’ are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.

• T** o receive credit for allofyour work history and credentials, you must list the information on theapplicationform.
• Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit .
• For additional information, please refer to state resources on how to land a career .

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

State Budget Management Analyst I, NC19

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, public policy or related field from an accredited institution and two (2) years of experience preferably in governmental accounting or budgeting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

State Budget Management Analyst II, NC21

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, public policy or related field from an accredited institution and four (4) years of experience preferably in governmental accounting or budgeting, including one (1) year in advanced and responsible analysts or administrative capacity or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.