Budget Analyst II: Financial Planning & Forecasting

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

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.