Budget Analyst III

State of North Carolina; Wake Forest (NC); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

retirement plans

Paid vacation and sick leave

Parental leave for eligible employees

Job summary

The State of North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Senior Budget Analyst to lead budget development for large agencies. You will perform in-depth financial analysis, forecast expenditures, and advise agency leadership to ensure compliance with state and federal rules.

Hybrid reporting in Raleigh, NC requires strong Excel skills and experience with government budgeting, data management tools, and presenting recommendations to legislators and senior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting or related field.
• Five years of experience in governmental budgeting or related budgeting work.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with forecasting and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the budget for large state agencies.
• Forecast financial needs and advise on budget adjustments.
• Monitor expenditures and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Present financial recommendations to leadership and budget committees.
• Collaborate with government officials on budget-related matters.
• Ensure budgets align with fiscal policies and multi-year plans.
• Utilize financial software to analyze and present data.

Skills

Budget analysis

Excel proficiency

Statistical methods

Data tools (Access)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration or accounting

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

60042592

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.

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.

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

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.

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)

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:

• Health insurance options
• Standard and supplemental retirement plans
• NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis)
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Community service leave
• Paid parental leave for 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.

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.

EEO Statement

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.