Budget Analyst: Grants & Public Budgets — Higher Pay

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking a Budget Analyst to provide financial analysis, guidance, and support to administrators and staff in budget development, management, and monitoring. This role ensures district funds are used responsibly and in compliance with regulations.

The analyst collaborates with Human Resources and site staff to review staffing requests and position changes, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• One year of budget analysis, accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet and financial software (e.g., Excel, ERP systems or budgeting tools).
• Working knowledge of governmental or fund accounting principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis, guidance, and support for annual budgets.
• Ensure sites use district funds responsibly and in compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and site staff to review staffing requests and changes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Associate degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Budgeting tools

Job description

Tucson Unified School District is seeking a Budget Analyst to provide financial analysis, guidance, and support to administrators and staff in budget development, management, and monitoring. This role ensures district funds are used responsibly and in compliance with regulations.

The analyst collaborates with Human Resources and site staff to review staffing requests and position changes, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and cross-functional coordination.