Budget Analyst 2

State of Montana; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services in Helena is seeking a Budget Analyst 2 to prepare and analyze the agency\'s budget and financial reports and to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.

The role requires knowledge of budget and audit principles, strong analytical skills, a bachelor’s degree in accounting/economics/math, and five years of accounting or budgeting experience; some telework may be available within state policy.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of budget and audit principles and practices.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Skill in organizational methods and time management.
• Ability to interact with diverse groups, federal officers, staff, and subject matter experts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze the budget and financial reports and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Research and provide expenditure controls; analyze fiscal data, provider/claim data and payments.
• Analyze management information systems data and provide recommendations on financial or claim information.

Skills

Budget principles

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, math

Job description

Job Description - Budget Analyst 2 (04923) (26141477)

Position Title:

Budget Analyst 2 (04923) - ( 26141477 )

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Health Resources Division/ Fiscal and Operations Bureau.

The Fiscal and Operations Bureau is responsible for the administration and management of all the financial, accounting and budget responsibilities for two divisions: Health Resources and Medicaid Health Services Management. The bureau coordinates Medicaid, Montana Health and Economic Livelihood Partnership Plan (HELP), Healthy Montana Kids (HMK), and other grant expenditures between the Medicaid/HELP/HMK bureaus; prepares forecasting information for all the bureaus and provides it to other department staff to utilize. Montana Medicaid, HELP, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) have a combined budget in excess of $1 billion and provide services to more than 190,000 Montanans.

The job includes preparing and analyzing the budget and financial reports, along with legislative requirements. Other duties include researching and providing expenditure controls; analyzing financial fiscal data, provider/claim data and payments; and analyzing management information systems data. The position must provide recommendations on financial or claim information.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Knowledge of budget and audit principles and practices.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Skill in organizational methods and time management.
• Ability to interact with diverse groups, federal officers, staff, and subject matter experts.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, math or closely related field.
• Five years’ experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial management.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Preferred

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), SABHRS and Internet Budget Analysis and Reporting System (IBARS) experience.
• Medicaid, HELP, or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) program experience and knowledge of related federal and state laws, rules and regulations.

Additional Information

This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants

This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2026.

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary

35.95 - 35.95 Hourly

Telework Eligibility : Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)

Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

1

Employee Status : Regular

Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

Helena

Agency : Department of Public Health & Human Services

Union : Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date

Oct 5, 2026, 10:26:45 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Ongoing

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.