Fiscal Management Analyst Intern

North Dakota Office of Management and Budget; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 19,342,000 - 25,789,000; Part time

Job summary

North Dakota Office of Management and Budget seeks a Fiscal Management Analyst Intern for the Spring 2027 session in Bismarck. You will participate in legislative hearings, track budget actions, and analyze financial information to support budget decisions.

You'll gain hands-on experience in state government finance, policy analysis, and reporting, with training and mentorship provided throughout the session.

Qualifications

• Be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university.
• Pursuing a degree in finance, accounting, political science, economics, business, public administration, public policy, or a related field.
• Be enrolled as a full-time student at sophomore status or above.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Attend legislative committee hearings and capture key discussions impacting the executive budget.
• Track bills, amendments, appropriations, and other legislative activity during the 2027 session.
• Analyze budget and financial information using Excel to identify trends and impacts.
• Research state agency budgets, programs, funding, and policy issues.
• Prepare clear summaries, spreadsheets, and reports for the team.

Skills

Excel usage

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Public service mindset

Education

Finance/Accounting/Policy (B.A./B.S.)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Want a front-row seat to how North Dakota's state budget and public policy come together?

The North Dakota Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is looking for a curious, motivated student to join our Fiscal Management Analyst team during the 2027 Legislative Session.

This isn't an internship where you'll spend the semester watching from the sidelines. You'll be in legislative committee hearings, tracking decisions that impact the Governor's executive budget, analyzing financial and budget information, and working alongside the team responsible for helping develop and manage the state's budget.

Summary of Work

As our Fiscal Management Analyst Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience with state government while:

• Attending legislative committee hearings and serving as the team's eyes and ears by capturing key discussions, decisions, questions, and changes impacting the executive budget.
• Tracking bills, amendments, appropriations, and other legislative activity throughout the 2027 legislative session.
• Analyzing budget and financial information using Excel to identify trends, variances, and potential impacts.
• Researching state agency budgets, programs, funding, and policy issues.
• Preparing clear summaries, spreadsheets, and reports that help the team identify key information and follow-up needs.
• Contributing to special projects and working alongside Fiscal Management Analysts throughout the legislative session.
• Seeing firsthand how OMB, the Governor's Office, state agencies, and the Legislative Assembly work together throughout the state budget process.

What Will Help You Succeed

You don't need to be an expert in state government or budgeting. We'll provide training, mentorship, and support throughout your internship. We're looking for someone who is ready to learn, asks thoughtful questions, and is interested in connecting the dots between finance, policy, and government.

You'll be successful in this role if you:

• Are comfortable using Microsoft Excel and working with data.
• Bring strong attention to detail and stay organized while managing multiple priorities.
• Listen carefully and can identify and communicate the information that matters.
• Communicate professionally and are comfortable working in legislative hearings and other public settings.
• Use good judgment, take initiative, and know when to ask questions or seek additional information.
• Are interested in learning how government, policy, and finances connect.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, you must:

• Be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university.
• Be pursuing a degree in finance, accounting, political science, economics, business, public administration, public policy, or a related field.
• Be enrolled as a full-time student at sophomore status or above.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.

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Application Procedures

Ready to Apply?

• Submit your application and resume at the ND Careers website by 11:59 PM Central Time (CT) on the closing date.
• Include details on how your background aligns with the role in your resume.
• A criminal background check is required for the selected candidate.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (No visa sponsorships provided.)
• ND Office of Management and Budget is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. We will use E-Verify to confirm your employment eligibility in the United States. Please visit the following website for additional information: E-Verify: Right to Work & E-Verify: Participation Poster.

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Agency Specific

Why Work for Team ND

At OMB, you'll join a collaborative team doing work that impacts people and communities across North Dakota. This internship gives you the opportunity to move beyond the classroom, contribute meaningful work, and learn directly from professionals involved in the state budget process.

By the end of your internship, you'll have real-world experience in financial analysis, legislative tracking, research, communication, and public service, along with a deeper understanding of how North Dakota government works and how the state's budget is built.

Learn more at the North Dakota Office of Management and Budget website.

Compensation & Location

• Work Style: Onsite in Bismarck at the North Dakota State Capitol Complex
• Hours per Week: Approximately 15–20 hours per week with flexibility to accommodate class schedules
• Internship Duration: Spring 2027 semester, based on student availability and business needs
• Starting Hiring Rate: $18.00/hour

Ready to take what you're learning in the classroom and see how it works in state government? We want to hear from you.

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.