Budget Analyst

Oklahoma State Government; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Oklahoma State Government, ODMHSAS-Central Administration, is seeking a Budget Analyst to plan, organize, coordinate, and perform complex budgetary operations. The role oversees budget requests, operating budgets and collaborates with program directors to assess and address fiscal needs.

The position is full-time and in-office, with salary levels of $44,750 and $56,800, and a comprehensive benefits package. Primary hours are 8-5, Mon–Fri, with non-exempt status and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, economics, accounting or finance (Level I).
• Level II requires a similar degree plus at least 1 year of professional budget administration or fiscal analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and perform complex budgetary and financial operations.
• Oversee formulation of budget requests and operating budgets; work with program directors to address needs.
• Prepare budget-to-actual analyses and maintain data on budgetary systems and programs.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, economics, accounting or finance

Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, economics, accounting or finance; 1 year of relevant budget/ fiscal analysis experience

Job description

Job Posting Title

Budget Analyst

Agency

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization

DMHSAS-Central Administration

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Budget Analyst

About the Position:

This position is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and performing complex budgetary and financial operations. It oversees the formulation of budget requests and operating budgets, works closely with program directors to assess and address budgetary needs, and manages assigned operating budgets. The role includes completing surveys and studies to determine state agency fiscal requirements for assigned divisions, conducting research on legislation, and preparing fiscal information for legislative appropriation and substantive bills. Additionally, it involves accumulating and analyzing various budgetary, income, and expenditure data to prepare budget-to-actual and other financial reports, as well as maintaining data on budgetary systems and financial programs for assigned programs and divisions.

Job Type/Salary:

• Application period: 09/04/2026-09/18/2026
• Full-time
• Vacancies: 2
• Annual Salary: Level I: $44,750.00, Level II: $56,800.00
• Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• This is a fully in-office position.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Level I:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, economics, accounting or finance;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience in one of the above areas.

Level II:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, economics, accounting or finance,
• One year of experience in professional budget administration or fiscal analysis,
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience in one of the above areas.

Special Requirements:

• Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license

Benefit Highlights:

ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
• Longevity Bonus for years of service
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements

About us:

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is the state's safety net mental health and substance use treatment services system. The department's core mission is to provide prevention and treatment services for Oklahomans who are indigent and without a means to pay. To address those needs, ODMHSAS has multiple state-operated facilities across Oklahoma that target different populations

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.