Strategic State Budget Analyst — Public Sector Finance

Arizona Department of Administration; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation with 10 paid holidays per yr

Parental Leave—Up to 12 weeks

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance and long-term disabled

Optional employee benefits

Job summary

The Arizona Lottery is seeking a seasoned budget professional to oversee the agency's budget, forecasting, and reporting. You will coordinate with Governor's office, JLBC, GAO, and OSPB to ensure fiscal integrity and timely deliverables.

Responsibilities include preparing monthly reports, supporting contract planning, and guiding annual budget development while ensuring alignment with agency goals and compliant financial activity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business or related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong budgeting and financial analysis skills.
• Ability to interpret statutes, policies, and regulations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience preparing monthly budget and revenue reports.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders including government offices.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and administration of agency budget and expenditures.
• Prepare, analyze, and deliver monthly budget and revenue reports to ensure fiscal accountability.
• Support contract planning, administration, and processing with program staff.
• Develop and manage annual budget requests and monitor fund transfers.
• Coordinate with AG's Office, GAO, JLBC, and other agencies for reporting.
• Assist in preparing MD&A and annual financial statements for audits.
• Monitor budget process and legislative impacts on Lottery finances.

Skills

Budgeting procedures

Data analysis

Independent judgment

Oral and written communications

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Research and data organization

Work independently in a collaborative

Understand complex budget structures

Interpret statutes and regulations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

The Arizona Lottery is seeking a seasoned budget professional to oversee the agency's budget, forecasting, and reporting. You will coordinate with Governor's office, JLBC, GAO, and OSPB to ensure fiscal integrity and timely deliverables.

Responsibilities include preparing monthly reports, supporting contract planning, and guiding annual budget development while ensuring alignment with agency goals and compliant financial activity.