Budget Development Analyst

nc; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

NC Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) invites applications for a Budget Development Analyst I (NS). The role supports gathering agency budget proposals, developing evidence-informed recommendations for the Governor's Budget, and analyzing fiscal impacts of proposed legislation.

You will join a collaborative, results-driven team that partners with agency leaders across NC to shape meaningful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and accounting; budget and program analysis; and strategy and performance management and evaluation.
• Demonstrated skills in researching, analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing complex data, identifying findings, and making recommendations.
• Knowledge of how state budgets and legislation are prepared and executed.
• Proficiency in organizing and presenting clear oral and written reports using Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate agency budget proposals and inform the Governor's Recommended Budget.
• Review proposed legislation and advise leadership on fiscal and policy impacts.
• Perform in-depth program and fiscal analysis to identify fiscal and/or administrative issues and develop effective solutions.
• Monitor and evaluate program performance and identify opportunities to improve program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Demonstrate curiosity and the ability to think critically to help leadership identify and solve problems.
• Work independently with supervision and to exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain professionalism and develop strong working relationships with state agencies, legislative staffers, and external stakeholders.
• Work under tight deadlines while managing uncertainty, shifting priorities, and ambiguous situations.

Skills

Public administration

Budget analysis

Performance management

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

Agency

Division

Job Classification Title

State Budget Management Analyst I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC19

About Us

North Carolina State Government is one of the state's largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website .

Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

Description of Work

Strengthen the Present. Shape the Future.

• Recruitment Range: $67,122 - $95,000 Annually
• Important Note: This is an Evergreen posting

OSBM, as part of the Governor's Office, is excited to announce the opportunity to join our Budget Development section as an Analyst.

You will be joining a collaborative and driven team that partners directly with agency leaders across NC to shape meaningful outcomes. We offer real opportunities for professional growth. OSBM is a premier place to build your career while making a statewide impact.

As a Budget Development Analyst, you will:

• Evaluate agency budget proposals and develop evidence-informed recommendations for the Governor's Recommended Budget.
• Review proposed legislation and advise leadership on fiscal and policy impacts.
• Perform in-depth program and fiscal analysis to identify fiscal and/or administrative issues and challenges and develop effective solutions.
• Monitor and evaluate program performance and identify opportunities to improve program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Demonstrate curiosity and the ability to think critically to make connections that others miss and to use this skill to assist leadership, staff, and agencies to identify and solve problems.
• Work independently with supervision and to exercise discretion, demonstrate integrity, and maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain professionalism and develop strong working relationships with state agencies, legislative staffers, and external stakeholders.
• Work under tight deadlines while managing uncertainty, shifting priorities, and ambiguous situations.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and accounting; budget and program analysis; and strategy and performance management and evaluation.

Demonstrated skills in researching, analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing complex data, identifying findings, and making recommendations.

Knowledge of how state budgets and legislation are prepared and executed.

Proficiency in organizing and presenting clear oral and written reports using Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook).

Experience the Difference with OSBM:

• Competitive salary and leave benefits.
• Is committed to investing in its team through ongoing training and professional development and knowledge-sharing.
• Provides unique leadership and growth opportunities for motivated employees.

Currently, hybrid positions require onsite work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at our downtown Raleigh, NC office. Employees may work remotely on Mondays and Fridays (optional). Hybrid schedule is subject to change.

OSBM Resources:

• Employee Perks and Benefits: NC OSHR: Benefits
• Total Compensation Calculator: NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator
• Learn more about OSBM : Homepage | NC OSBM
• Learn more about the high impact of Budget Analysts : video

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 direc