The Budget Analyst serves as a strategic financial partner within the agency, analyzing complex state and federal funding streams, developing and managing annual and biennial budgets, and guiding financial decision-making across multiple divisions. The role combines advanced budgeting expertise with independent judgment, offering the opportunity to influence agency operations, optimize resource utilization, and ensure alignment with legislative and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, Economics or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
- Seven (7) years of experience in Finance, Budgeting, Accounting, or related field required
- Broad knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Broad knowledge and ability to use automated financial and accounting reporting system, PeopleSoft Financials
- Extensive knowledge of State and Federal transportation accounting, budgeting, and applicable laws, policies, and procedures
- Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections
- Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to conduct research, draw logical conclusions, prepare technical reports, and make recommendations
- Ability to create and maintain complex formulas, macros, databases, spreadsheets, and other software programs
- Ability to formulate sound recommendations and make appropriate decisions with consideration of potential impact on operations
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management
- Ability to take initiative and exercise leadership in recommending overall budgetary and performance improvements to division decision makers
- Ability to solve complex accounting and auditing problems
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs
Benefits
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to
- 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
