Budget & Procurement Analyst

DGS Office of External Affairs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State Retirement System in Phoenix is seeking a Budget and Procurement Analyst to manage the agency's $300 million annual budget submission to state oversight bodies and to execute procurement activities.

The role focuses on financial analysis, ERP/accounting system administration (AZ360, MUNIS), and contract management to ensure compliance and cost-effectiveness across ASRS operations.

Qualifications

• Understanding of government budgeting and procurement laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Proficiency with financial systems including AZ360 and ERP/MUNIS accounting software.
• Research, analytical, and business mathematics skills to evaluate and report financial data.
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and organizational abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and fiscal management practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the agency's budget submission to state oversight bodies.
• Execute procurement activities in accordance with laws and regulations.
• Perform financial analysis and report on financial data.
• Administer ERP/accounting systems (AZ360, MUNIS).
• Oversee contract management to ensure compliance and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Budgeting knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Research and analytical skills

Problem solving

Project management

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Tools

AZ360

ERP/MUNIS

Job description

The Budget and Procurement Analyst supports the Arizona State Retirement System's Administrative Services Division by managing the agency's $300 million annual budget submission to state oversight bodies and executing procurement activities. The role involves financial analysis, ERP/accounting system administration, and contract management to ensure compliance and cost-effectiveness across ASRS operations.

Key qualifications:

• Understanding of government budgeting and procurement laws, regulations, and procedures
• Proficiency with financial systems including AZ360 and ERP/MUNIS accounting software
• Research, analytical, and business mathematics skills to evaluate and report financial data
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and organizational abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working with internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and fiscal management practices