Budget Analyst I
University of Nebraska – Lincoln
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Job summary
University of Nebraska–Lincoln is seeking a Budget Analyst I for the College of Engineering. You will provide budget and financial analysis for the Dean’s office and support annual operating budget development.
Responsibilities include reviewing budgets, performing ad hoc analyses, reconciling funds, and advising college leaders. After training, a hybrid schedule with four days in office and one day remote may be available; sponsorship is not offered.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field plus four (4) years of experience in budget, finance, analytics, or related work.
Responsibilities
- Provide budget and financial analysis for the College of Engineering Dean’s office.
- Review and analyze overall College and department budgets to aid in decision making processes.
- Perform ad hoc analysis of financial data for dean-level decision-making.
- Troubleshoot budget and financial commitment issues, understanding the complex requirements of each fund type and providing advice to unit leaders.
- Reconcile and monitor financial status of college funds on a monthly basis including state, revolving, and foundation accounts.
- Assist with the development of the annual operating budget, day-to-day operating budget, and the update and maintenance of SAP Org Management.
- Represent interests in college and university committees and task forces.
- Be administratively responsible to the Assistant Dean of Business and Financial Affairs.
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Working Title | Budget Analyst I
Department | College of Engineering-0907
Requisition Number | S_260646
Posting Open Date | 08/11/2026
Application Review Date | 08/25/2026
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work | At the University of Nebraska’s College of Engineering, our mission is to train the next generation engineering workforce and solve problems of global importance.
- Provide budget and financial analysis for the College of Engineering Dean’s office.
- Review and analyze overall College and department budgets to aid in decision making processes.
- Perform ad hoc analysis of financial data for dean-level decision-making.
- Troubleshoot budget and financial commitment issues, understanding the complex requirements of each fund type and providing advice to unit leaders.
- Reconcile and monitor financial status of college funds on a monthly basis including state, revolving, and foundation accounts.
- Assist with the development of the annual operating budget, day-to-day operating budget, and the update and maintenance of SAP Org Management.
- Represent interests in college and university committees and task forces.
- Be administratively responsible to the Assistant Dean of Business and Financial Affairs.
Following an initial training period of up to six months, this position may become eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with four days in office and one day remote each week. Hybrid arrangements are subject to supervisor approval and are determined based on operational needs.
Note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.
- Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
- Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
- Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
- Retirement plans with university match
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field plus four (4) years of experience in budget, finance, analytics, or related work. Equivalent education/experience considered.
- Working knowledge of general accounting practices and financial reporting.
- Understanding of large integrated financial management systems.
- Advanced skills in Excel or similar spreadsheet software programs.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and to evaluate, analyze, and solve problems and make and communicate decisions in unprecedented situations.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- The following qualifications are preferred, but not required: Working knowledge of UNL and experience with UNL Budget System.
- Experience with SAP.
- Project accounting experience.
- Experience using AI for data analysis and within Microsoft Excel or similar program.
- Skilled with database software programs.
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$59,910/year minimum
Jacki Allensworth, jallensworth2@unl.edu
Managerial/Professional
Full-Time
Lincoln, NE
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