Budget Analyst II: Strategic State Budgeting & Analysis

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Budget Analyst 2 position with the State of West Virginia in Charleston performs technical and mathematical work to prepare, maintain, and coordinate statewide budgets for a large state agency.

Key duties include assisting with expenditure schedules and budget narratives, monitoring fund allocations, and advising spending unit fiscal personnel. Strong spreadsheet, modeling, and accounting skills are required, along with knowledge of WV fiscal policies and the WV Code.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, accounting or related field.
• Two years of budget preparation or financial analysis experience.
• Substitution allowed: 1 year experience per 30 semester hours of required training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and review of Expenditure Schedules, Appropriation Requests, Budget Narratives, and executive reports for the Departments of Health, Health Facilities, Human Resources, and the Office of Shared Administration.
• Monitor daily fund and budget allocations across all agency programs.
• Advise spending unit fiscal personnel.
• Advanced skills in spreadsheet management, financial modeling, and accounting principles.
• Strong knowledge of state-level fiscal policies, procedures, and funding operations.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply the West Virginia Code and Budget Bill.

Skills

Spreadsheet skills

Financial modeling

Accounting principles

Policy knowledge

Code interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Budget Analyst 2 position with the State of West Virginia in Charleston performs technical and mathematical work to prepare, maintain, and coordinate statewide budgets for a large state agency.

Key duties include assisting with expenditure schedules and budget narratives, monitoring fund allocations, and advising spending unit fiscal personnel. Strong spreadsheet, modeling, and accounting skills are required, along with knowledge of WV fiscal policies and the WV Code.