Executive Budget Analyst

Taleo; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 89,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Governor's Office in Helena, MT is seeking an Executive Budget Analyst to support one or more executive branch agencies in analyzing, planning, preparing, monitoring, and evaluating the state budget. You will work with multiple departments to align with the Governor’s strategic direction.

The role involves researching expenditures, formulating adjustment plans, presenting budgets to the legislature, and maintaining appropriations control, with telework limited to supervisor approval and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field required.
• Four years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Alternate combinations may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Research current and planned appropriations, bills, reports, relevant codes, laws, and trends.
• Formulate plans for upcoming budget adjustments with legislative fiscal staff, agencies, legislators, and committees.
• Assist agencies with preparing justifications, solutions, and projections for budgetary requests and adjustments.
• Present and defend the executive budget to the legislature.
• Maintain appropriations control for state government.
• Prepare projections for unexpected changes in the budget (amendments, emergency appropriations, etc.).
• Evaluate agency budget performance to identify improvements in program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Manage the budget development process for statewide fixed costs and other proprietary funds.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field

Four years of relevant experience

Alternate combinations of education and experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description - Executive Budget Analyst (26142470)

Position Title:

Executive Budget Analyst - ( 26142470 )

The purpose of this job is to assist one or more assigned executive branch agencies with analyzing, planning, preparing, monitoring, adjusting, and evaluating all aspects of the agency’s budget to fit into the overall executive budget according to strategic direction from the Governor’s Office. This position will work with the Department of Administration, Legislative Branch, Montana Consumer Counsel, State Auditor’s Office, and other general government agencies.

The analyst will:

• Research current and planned appropriations, bills, reports, relevant codes, laws, and trends
• Formulate plans for upcoming budget adjustments with legislative fiscal staff, agencies, legislators, and various committees
• Assist agencies with preparing justifications, solutions, and projections for budgetary requests and adjustments
• Present, and defend, the executive budget to the legislature
• Maintain appropriations control for state government
• Prepare projections for unexpected changes in the budget (i.e., amendments, emergency appropriations, and other unforeseen budget needs), and
• Evaluate agency budget performance to identify improvements in program effectiveness and efficiency
• Manage the budget development process for statewide fixed costs and other proprietary funds.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field; and
• Four years of relevant experience; OR
• Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• A thorough understanding of state budgeting and accounting
• Specific experience performing complex analyses in a professional setting
• Knowledge of data management and data structures

Ability to:

• Manage a dynamic workload with regular shifting priorities
• Identify complex problems, identify root causes, and seek solutions using problem-solving and critical thinking
• Clearly communicate technical issues, impacts, and solutions to a non-technical audience
• Accurately document information and decisions to ensure recommended solutions meet business needs and requirements
• Monitor deliverables to ensure timely completion of projects
• Lead ongoing reviews of business processes and develop optimization strategies
• Operate MS Office software products and learn new tools quickly

Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary

$89,000.00 - 105,500.00 Yearly

Telework Eligibility

Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)

Benefits Package Eligibility

Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

1

Employee Status

Regular

Schedule

Full-Time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

Helena

Agency

Governor's Office

Union

000 - None

Posting Date

Sep 30, 2026, 6:27:57 PM

Closing Date

Oct 23, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Information

Name: Brandy Itzel | Email: [e-mail] | Phone: [phone]

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.