Budget Analyst III

nc; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation/sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Senior Budget Analyst to lead budget development, forecasting, and financial decision support in a large state agency. The role requires collaboration with agency leadership, compliance with regulations, and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities include evaluating expenditures, forecasting needs, and presenting recommendations to legislators and budget commissions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience conducting financial/budget analysis, forecasting trends, and assessing fiscal impact.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using statistical methods and quantitative analysis in public sector budgeting.
• Experience with data query/data management tools (Access, SQL, Business Objects).

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed financial analysis and forecasting to support budget development and execution.
• Review and interpret policy changes and financial regulations to determine fiscal impact.
• Monitor spending across divisions and ensure alignment with budget constraints.
• Analyze historical expenditures and cost trends to inform decisions.
• Prepare and present financial recommendations to agency leadership and budget commissions.
• Assist with multi-year budget plans and financial strategies.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal financial policies and reporting.
• Identify risks and propose corrective measures.
• Collaborate with government officials and advisory committees on budget matters.
• Utilize financial software and data management tools to analyze and present information.

Skills

Budget analysis

Forecasting

Data interpretation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Access

SQL

Business Objects

Job description

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The Senior Budget Analyst position plays a crucial role in developing and managing the budget for large and complex state agencies. This role requires conducting in-depth financial analysis, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The analyst will provide expert consultation and technical assistance, helping agency leadership make data-driven decisions. Responsibilities include forecasting financial needs and advising on budget adjustments. The position requires a high degree of independence in planning and executing tasks, as well as frequent collaboration with top government officials and legislative bodies. This role demands advanced analytical skills to assess public needs, compare alternative policy costs, and interpret legislative intent. The analyst will be responsible for evaluating financial data, identifying trends, and ensuring that program budgets align with overarching fiscal policies. A strong foundation in government budgeting, policy analysis, and financial modeling is essential. The Senior Budget Analyst must also maintain strong relationships with agency leadership, legislators, and other key stakeholders to ensure informed decision-making.

Duties Include:

• Conduct detailed financial analysis and forecasting to support budget development and execution.
• Review and interpret policy changes and financial regulations to determine fiscal impact.
• Monitor spending across assigned divisions and ensure alignment with budgetary constraints.
• Analyze historical expenditures, cost trends, to support decision-making.
• Prepare and present financial recommendations to agency leadership, legislators, and budget commissions.
• Assist with the development and review of multi-year budget plans and financial strategies.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal financial policies, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Identify risks and financial challenges, proposing corrective measures as needed.
• Collaborate with government officials and advisory committees on budget-related matters.
• Utilize financial software and data management tools to analyze and present financial information.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Extensive experience conducting financial or budget analysis, including evaluating expenditures, forecasting trends, and assessing fiscal impact.
• Proven intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated experience using statistical methods and quantitative analysis in financial decision-making and reporting preferably in a public or governmental settings.
• Experience with data query/data management tools (Access, SQ, Business Objects).

Salary Grade Range: $ 63,927.00 - $ 111,871.00

Recruitment Range: $ 61,545.00 - $ 107,703.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

This Role Is Eligible To Be Hybrid And Requires Onsite Reporting Located Within Raleigh, NC

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

About the Division of Budget and Analysis:

The Division of Budget and Analysis provides leadership and support to department and division management by (1) developing, executing and modifying the Department's operating budget; (2) researching and analyzing issues that impact the Department's budgets, plans and programs; and (3) developing innovative solutions to challenging problems.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website for State Benefits .

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of co