State Budget Analyst – Policy & Forecasting

Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 59,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Arkansas invites applications for a State Budget Specialist in Little Rock to assist in budget preparation, monitoring, and analysis for state departments. You will gather financial data, prepare budget reports, support forecasts, and ensure compliance with budgetary regulations.

The role collaborates with senior budget professionals to contribute to fiscal planning, budget execution, and financial reporting across agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, public administration, or related field.
• Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements upon review.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of the annual state budget by compiling financial data from various state agencies.
• Review, analyze, and prepare financial information concerning personnel, operations, grants, capital projects, and other expenses to determine budgetary requirements.
• Provide technical expertise and assistance to state agencies in the development of biennial and annual fiscal programs.
• Analyze biennial budget requests and present and defend state agencies’ budgetary requirements to the Governor for Executive Recommendations.

Education

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

Job description

State of Arkansas invites applications for a State Budget Specialist in Little Rock to assist in budget preparation, monitoring, and analysis for state departments. You will gather financial data, prepare budget reports, support forecasts, and ensure compliance with budgetary regulations.

The role collaborates with senior budget professionals to contribute to fiscal planning, budget execution, and financial reporting across agencies.