Budget Analyst

Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arkansas Department of Health is seeking a Budget Analyst to assist in developing, implementing, and analyzing the department’s budget. The role supports financial document preparation, ensures compliance with state regulations, and monitors spending to optimize state resources.

The Budget Analyst will work with senior financial staff and department heads to provide insights into budget performance and recommend improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of budgeting or financial analysis experience.
• Experience with government budgeting processes is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform variance analysis and create financial models.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and organizing the state’s annual budget with data and projections.
• Collaborate with department managers to gather data for department budgets.
• Prepare budget reports and present financial summaries to support decision-making.
• Analyze budget trends and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain financial reports detailing income, expenditures, and forecasts.
• Ensure the department’s budget complies with laws, regulations, and policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Variance analysis

Financial modeling

Attention to detail

Government budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

AASIS

SAP S-4HANA

Job description

Arkansas Department of Health

4815 W Markham Street

Little Rock, AR 72205

Position Number: 22076776

County: Pulaski City: Little Rock

Posting End Date: 11/10/26

Anticipated Starting Salary: $57,351.01
Division of Health Advancement – Chronic Disease Branch

*CLASSIFIED AS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION*

Additional Preferences:

Computer experience, including experience with Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.

Purchasing experience preferred.

AASIS, SAP (S-4 HANA) EXPERIENCE preferred.

Hiring Official: C. Bruner

The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans.

Position Information

Job Series: Budget

Classification: Budget Analyst – Career Path

Class Code: FBU01P

Pay Grade: SGS07

Salary Range: $57,351- $84,879

Job Summary

The Budget Analyst plays a vital role in assisting with the development, implementation, and analysis of a department’s budget. This position supports the preparation of financial documents, ensures compliance with state regulations, and monitors departmental spending to optimize the allocation of state resources. The Budget Analyst will work closely with senior financial staff and department heads to provide insights into budgetary performance and make recommendations for improvements.

Primary Responsibilities

Assist in preparing and organizing the state’s annual budget by gathering financial data, creating projections, and analyzing historical data to ensure accurate and effective budget planning. Collaborate with department managers to gather relevant data for the creation of department-specific budgets, ensuring alignment with overall state financial goals. Prepare budget reports and present financial summaries to support strategic decision-making for budget allocations. Conduct financial analysis to determine budget trends, and help identify areas for cost-saving or reallocation of resources. Prepare and maintain financial reports that detail the department’s budgetary status, including income, expenditures, and forecasts. Ensure the department’s budget complies with relevant laws, regulations, and policies regarding financial management and reporting.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess financial data, identify trends, and make recommendations for improving budget performance. Ability to perform detailed variance analysis and explain the underlying causes of budget discrepancies. Competence in developing financial models and forecasts to project future budgetary needs. Exceptional attention to detail to ensure that financial data is accurate and budgetary decisions are well-supported by reliable information. Ability to identify errors or inconsistencies in financial data and correct them before they affect the budget process. Solid understanding of government budgeting processes, accounting principles, and financial regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, or a related field is required, plus two (2) years of experience in budgeting, financial analysis, or a related financial management field.

Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee’s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.

Licensure/Certifications

N/A OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.