Budget Analyst III

Health & Human Services; United States; Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Budget Analyst III (NS) to perform in-depth financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting for a complex state agency. The role supports budget development, policy interpretation, and multi-year financial planning while ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.

The position emphasizes analytical rigor, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with leadership and committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting or related field.
• Five years of experience in governmental budgeting or financial analysis.
• Strong Excel skills and data interpretation.
• Experience with data query tools such as Access, SQL and Business Objects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed financial analysis and forecasting to support budget development and execution.
• Review policy changes and financial regulations to determine fiscal impact.
• Monitor spending across divisions to ensure budgetary alignment.
• Prepare financial recommendations for agency leadership and budget commissions.
• Assist with multi-year budget plans and financial strategies.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal financial policies and reporting requirements.
• Identify risks and propose corrective measures as needed.
• Collaborate with officials and advisory committees on budget matters.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial analysis

Excel

Statistics

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/public administration/accounting or related field

Tools

Access

SQL

Business Objects

Job description

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division SEC OFFICE - BUDGET , ANALYSIS Job Classification Title Budget Analyst III (NS) Position Number 60037758 Grade NC18 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.

Key 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

• 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

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

This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds. This Role Is Eligible To Be Hybrid And Requires Onsite Reporting Located Within Raleigh, NC

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.

Supplemental Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/. DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to be certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. Degree/College Credit Verification Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Veterans’ and National Guard Preference Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application. ADA Accommodations Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below. CONTACT INFORMATION: If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting or related field from an accredited institution and five years of experience preferably in governmental accounting on budgeting, including one year in advanced and responsible analyst or administrative capacity OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions

Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.

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