Public Budget Analyst | Strategic Financial Insights

State of Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Budget Analyst at Arkansas Department of Health will assist in development, implementation, and analysis of the department’s budget. You will help prepare financial documents, ensure compliance with state regulations, and monitor spending to optimize the use of state resources.

Working with senior financial staff and department heads, you will analyze budget performance, prepare reports, and make recommendations for improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess financial data.
• Ability to perform variance analysis and explain causes of budget discrepancies.
• Experience developing financial models and forecasts to project future budget needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and organizing the state’s annual budget by gathering financial data, creating projections, and analyzing historical data to ensure accurate and effective budget planning.
• Collaborate with department managers to gather relevant data for the creation of department budgets, ensuring alignment with overall state financial goals.
• Prepare budget reports and present financial summaries to support strategic decision-making for budget allocations.
• Conduct financial analysis to determine budget trends, and help identify areas for cost-saving or reallocation of resources.
• Prepare and maintain financial reports detailing income, expenditures, and forecasts; ensure compliance with laws and policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Variance analysis

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Attention to detail

Government budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

AASIS

SAP (S-4 HANA)

Job description

The Budget Analyst at Arkansas Department of Health will assist in development, implementation, and analysis of the department’s budget. You will help prepare financial documents, ensure compliance with state regulations, and monitor spending to optimize the use of state resources.

Working with senior financial staff and department heads, you will analyze budget performance, prepare reports, and make recommendations for improvements.