Budget Support Specialist

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Transportation Cabinet, is seeking a Budget Support Specialist in Franklin County to provide contracting support and vendor management for the Directors office and Division staff.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of professional experience in related fields, with strong skills in eMARS, vendor payments, and Microsoft Word/Excel. Office setting with a 6-month probation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• One year of professional experience in statistical analysis, accounting, auditing, planning, or related field.
• Experience with eMARS and vendor payments is preferred.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel; contract management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage statewide consultant contracts.
• Process consultant payments.
• Initiate consultant contracts.
• Manage contract budgets.
• Provide budget updates as required.

Skills

eMARS experience

Vendor payments experience

Word and Excel

Contract Management experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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11/10/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job ID

2605884

Title

Budget Support Specialist

Pay Grade

13

Salary

$3,339.22 - $5,008.90 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways

Location

200 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40622 USA

Description

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of ourcustomers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improveboth the delivery of our products and services and the processes that support that delivery to provide a safe,efficient, environmentally sound, and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economicopportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.

By joining our Division of Environmental Analysis as a Budget Support Specialist in Franklin County, you’llhave the opportunity to provide contracting support and vendor management to the Directors office and Divisionstaff.

Responsibilities

• Manage statewide consultant contracts.
• Process consultant payments.
• Initiate consultant contracts.
• Manage contract budgets.
• Provide budget updates as required.

Skills and Expectations

• eMARS experience
• Vendor payments experience
• Proficiency in Word and Excel
• Contract Management experience

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing trainings.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Employee wellness programs.

If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the normand measurement of performance is essential, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is for you!

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. KYTC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS

One year of professional experience in statistical analysis, accounting, auditing, planning, or a related field.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE

NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION

Professional experience in statistical analysis, accounting, auditing, planning, or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.)

NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title perform duties in an office setting.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Dave Harmon at [e-mail] or 502-782-5016.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D