Budget Analyst 2

State of Montana; Montana; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Generous paid vacation, sick and holid

Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The State of Montana Department of Justice, Central Services Division, invites applications for a Budget Analyst role focused on managing the budgetary lifecycle and performing financial analysis. You will provide technical assistance on program and financial matters, and review data to identify and resolve complex issues.

Successful candidates will meet minimum qualifications and participate in a robust selection process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, statistics, or related field.
• Two years of directly related budgeting experience.
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• The Budget Analyst is responsible for the Department of Justice budgetary lifecycle, from planning and development, to monitoring and compliance.
• Conduct independent financial analysis and research and provide technical assistance and review on program, statistical and financial matters.
• Analyze, evaluate, and forecast expenditure and revenue data to identify complex issues.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Education

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

Job description

Division Overview:

The Central Services Division (CSD) team works in partnership with agency divisions providing coaching on human resource policies and procedures, financial management and adherence to fiscal responsibility. We value and respect our fellow team members across the Montana Department of Justice.

Job Overview:

The Budget Analyst is responsible for the Department of Justice budgetary lifecycle, from planning and development, to monitoring and compliance. The position must be able to conduct independent financial analysis and research and can provide technical assistance and review on program, statistical and financial matters. The position is also responsible for analyzing, evaluating, and forecasting expenditure and revenue data to identify complex issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, statistics, or related field.
• Two years of directly related budgeting experience.
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

Special Instructions:

The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant’s qualification may include, but are not limited to, an evaluation of the résumé, a structured interview, performance test, academic transcripts, reference/background checks and fingerprint checks

Additional materials, references or information submitted by the applicant, but not requested, will not be considered.

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:

• Criminal History Fingerprint / Name-based Check
• Driving History

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generousState of Montana Benefits.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans
• Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

This Organization Participates in E-Verify.

Minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply.