Budget Analyst II (Hybrid Work Schedule)

Arapahoe Co; Littleton (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Arapahoe County in Colorado is seeking a Budget Analyst II to join the Finance Department in a hybrid work schedule at 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120. The role focuses on developing, monitoring, and managing the County’s annual budget with detailed financial analysis.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field and at least 3 years in budgeting or finance. Anticipated hiring range is $69,889.04 to $90,763.14 annually, with higher ranges for senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in finance, budgeting, or a closely related field with proficiency in budgeting practices, basic accounting, forecasting, spreadsheets, and financial and word processing software.
• Experience with budget development, reporting, and financial/writing documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively, present to officials, and work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and tracks departmental budgets and assists with budget submissions.
• Provides guidance on budget process and performance measures.
• Performs detailed financial analysis and prepares reports for stakeholders.
• Presents reports to Budget Manager and elected officials.
• Maintains data in budget software and creates custom reports.
• Prepares study session summaries, budget resolutions, and presentations for Board of County Commissioners.
• communicates budget impacts to staff and audiences.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Spreadsheets

Budget software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Budget software

Job description

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Title: Budget Analyst II (Hybrid Work Schedule)

Job Number:871
Salary:$69,889.04-$111,639.06
Department/Office: Finance
Division: Budget
Location: 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO, 80120
Job Type:Salary Full-Time
Posting Date: 11/04/2026
Closing Date: 12/02/2026

The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we’re here for our neighbors on their best days—and their worst. We share our residents’ goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we’re proud to call home.

NOTE:

• The anticipated hiring range for theBudget Analyst II position is between $69,889.04 and $90,763.14 annually.
• The full salary range for the Senior Budget Analyst position is $84,565.00 to $135,083.00 annually.
  • Senior Budget Analyst Additional Requirements:
    • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in finance, budgeting, or a closely related field with proven experience in budgeting practices, basic accounting, forecasting, spreadsheets, and financial and word processing software required.
    • Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

Performs a variety of complex tasks related to the development, monitoring, and management of the County’s annual budget and other related financial activities. Position exhibits initiative, critical analysis, and good judgment in performing reviews, providing financial analysis, and making recommendations regarding the budget and budget process of the County with limited supervision.

DUTIES:

• Monitors and tracks departmental and elected office budgets and budget submissions and assists departments and elected offices with the interpretation, monitoring, and management of respective budgets.
• Provides comprehensive assistance and guidance to departments and elected offices on their budget, budget submission, the budget process, and any other areas of financial or budgetary analysis to include the development and tracking of performance and workload measure.
• Conducts detailed and complex analysis and evaluations of budget trends and performance to include the completion of quarterly budget reviews and projections and for projection input into the annual budget. Work products will frequently include both financial and narrative information.
• Completes financial projects, analyses, and studies as directed, working closely with the Budget Manager, other Budget Division Staff, and independently, and prepares detailed reports outlining the data, findings, and conclusions to be presented to other staff members, department directors, or elected officials.
• Enters, verifies, and maintains data within the budget and financial software systems and additional spreadsheets as well as creates and modifies custom reports from budget and financial software to assist in the development of Budget Division reports, publications, and analyses. Assists in the implementation, maintenance, and upgrade of financial and budget software applications and seeks ways to improve data and data processing and analysis.
• Prepares and evaluates Board of County Commissioner study session and public hearing summary reports. Prepares draft budget resolutions for the Board of County Commissioner’s consideration in regard to appropriation requests, budgetary operating transfers, authorized staffing levels, and the certification of tax levies. Presents Budget Division information and materials at Board of County Commissioner study sessions and public hearings. Assists in the completion of mandatory State reports to include the certification of tax levies along with others.
• Conducts detailed financial feasibility analyses of departmental/elected office existing or proposed new programs or services, provides detailed findings and recommendations, and presents findings to the Budget Manager, Finance Director, or other County personnel and officials.
• Presents complex financial and budgetary topics orally, in writing, and via electronic presentation to Budget Division or Finance Department staff, staff in other departments or elected offices, elected officials and department directors, and/or others.
• Maintains awareness of legislation, resolutions, and news items that affect County finances and budgeting activities as well as developments in the fields of budgeting, forecasting, public administration, and public financial management. Attends and updates the Budget Division staff on Board of County Commissioner study sessions and public hearings to include an interpretation or analysis of relevant budgetary and financial issues.

REQUIREMENTS:

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Working knowledge of public administration and of governmental budgeting practices, taxation, and budgeting law as it applies to local government.
• Working knowledge of financial forecasting, analysis of trends, and projection methodology. Working knowledge of budgetary appropriations and internal financial controls.
• Working knowledge of and ability to operate personal computers, peripherals, and their applications including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and financial account and purchasing applications and software.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and projects, work under deadlines, and attend and actively participate in meetings with limited direct supervision. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, supervisors, vendors, and other employees.

Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):

• Accountability
• Accessibility
• Inclusivity
• Integrity

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in finance, budgeting, or a closely related field with proven experience in budgeting practices, basic accounting, forecasting, spreadsheets, and financial and word processing software required.
• Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field.
• Government or non-profit experience strongly preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is generally confined to a standard office environment except for occasional trips to outlying County or non-County locations for meetings, conferences, and training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.

• Spends 80% of the time sitting and 20% of the time either standing or walking.
• Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 25 lbs.
• Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.
• Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.
• Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.
• Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work-related equipment.

Definitions:

• Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
• Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
• Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

** Arapahoe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other status protected under the law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. Arapahoe County is committed to making employment accessible to persons with disabilities.

** In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.