Budget Analyst

Arizona Department of Administration; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation with 10 paid holidays per yr

Parental Leave—Up to 12 weeks

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance and long-term disabled

Optional employee benefits

Job summary

The Arizona Lottery is seeking a seasoned budget professional to oversee the agency's budget, forecasting, and reporting. You will coordinate with Governor's office, JLBC, GAO, and OSPB to ensure fiscal integrity and timely deliverables.

Responsibilities include preparing monthly reports, supporting contract planning, and guiding annual budget development while ensuring alignment with agency goals and compliant financial activity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business or related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong budgeting and financial analysis skills.
• Ability to interpret statutes, policies, and regulations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience preparing monthly budget and revenue reports.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders including government offices.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and administration of agency budget and expenditures.
• Prepare, analyze, and deliver monthly budget and revenue reports to ensure fiscal accountability.
• Support contract planning, administration, and processing with program staff.
• Develop and manage annual budget requests and monitor fund transfers.
• Coordinate with AG's Office, GAO, JLBC, and other agencies for reporting.
• Assist in preparing MD&A and annual financial statements for audits.
• Monitor budget process and legislative impacts on Lottery finances.

Skills

Budgeting procedures

Data analysis

Independent judgment

Oral and written communications

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Research and data organization

Work independently in a collaborative

Understand complex budget structures

Interpret statutes and regulations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

LOTTERY COMMISSION

The Arizona Lottery is a sales-oriented, government enterprise established through citizen initiative and public vote. Since 1981, its mission has remained constant; generating revenue for education, health and public welfare, economic and business development, and the environment.

Address

4740 E. University Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85034

Salary

$55,000 min - $65,000 mid

Grade

21

Closing Date

open until business needs are met.

Job Summary

Oversees the Arizona State Lottery's budget including planning, forecasting and reporting. Recommends budget item modifications, transfers, and addenda for assigned program areas. Monitors expenditures and obligations, ensuring alignment with agency goals, and contributes to the development of the annual budget request. Produces periodic and special budget reports, projections, and analyses. Serves as an agency liaison for external budget and financial reporting requests, coordinating with the Governor's office, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC), the Office of Strategic Planning and Budget (OSPB), and others as needed. Ensures the timely and accurate completion of assigned budget and financial responsibilities.

Job Duties

• Provide oversight and administration of all agency budgetary functions, including monitoring appropriations status, revenues, and expenditures.
• Prepare, analyze, and deliver monthly budget and revenue reports to ensure fiscal accountability and compliance. Support contract planning, administration, and processing, including coordination with program and procurement staff.
• Develops, analyzes, and manages budgets including preparation of annual and new-program budget requests; monitors obligations, fund transfers, and agency financial activity; oversees continuous improvement of inflows and outflows; performs regular review and approval of financial transactions, electronic funds transfer batches, retailer adjustments, and non-sufficient funds reports; and administers debt collection and reporting with the Attorney General's Office (AGO) and General Accounting Office (GAO).
• Plans, manages, and submits required deliverables for the annual State Budget process, including preparation of budget issues and strategic planning proposals for OSPB submission, presentation, and approval; serves as a primary point of contact; responds to OSPB and JLBC inquiries; and prepares and submits agency requests for Capital Improvement and Building Renewal programs.
• Support and provide input for the annual financial statements audit; prepare the Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) for the audit and Lottery's annual report.
• Monitor the status of the annual State Budget process and legislation introduced during the legislative session for impacts to Lottery budget, beneficiary transfers and overall financial impact.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Principles and practices of budgeting procedures and techniques.
• Data analysis. Analysis and evaluation of organizational spending.
• Exercising independent judgment.
• Oral and written communications.
• Intermediate skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Research, analysis, and organization of data.
• Work independently as well as a collaborative environment.
• Understand complex budget structures.
• Interpret Arizona Revised Statutes, state policies and procedures, federal rules, and regulations.

Selective Preference(s)

A Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, Finance or equivalent years plus direct experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Valid Arizona Driver's License

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

Retirement

The Arizona State Retirement System has served teachers and government workers for more than 75 years through periods of growth and economic downturns and has always met its obligations of paying monthly benefits to our retirees as it is outlined in the Arizona Constitution and State Law.

Contact Us

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Human Resources at [e-mail] for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Advertised: 02 Feb 2026 US Mountain Standard Time
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