Hybrid Senior Budget Analyst – Government Budgeting & Forecasting

State of North Carolina; Wake Forest (NC); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

retirement plans

Paid vacation and sick leave

Parental leave for eligible employees

Job summary

The State of North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Senior Budget Analyst to lead budget development for large agencies. You will perform in-depth financial analysis, forecast expenditures, and advise agency leadership to ensure compliance with state and federal rules.

Hybrid reporting in Raleigh, NC requires strong Excel skills and experience with government budgeting, data management tools, and presenting recommendations to legislators and senior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting or related field.
• Five years of experience in governmental budgeting or related budgeting work.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with forecasting and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the budget for large state agencies.
• Forecast financial needs and advise on budget adjustments.
• Monitor expenditures and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Present financial recommendations to leadership and budget committees.
• Collaborate with government officials on budget-related matters.
• Ensure budgets align with fiscal policies and multi-year plans.
• Utilize financial software to analyze and present data.

Skills

Budget analysis

Excel proficiency

Statistical methods

Data tools (Access)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration or accounting

Tools

Access

SQL

Business Objects

Job description

The State of North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Senior Budget Analyst to lead budget development for large agencies. You will perform in-depth financial analysis, forecast expenditures, and advise agency leadership to ensure compliance with state and federal rules.

Hybrid reporting in Raleigh, NC requires strong Excel skills and experience with government budgeting, data management tools, and presenting recommendations to legislators and senior staff.