Budget Analyst 2

State of Montana • Helena, MT

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About The Position

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you! The Director’s Office provides critical support to the department’s executive team through communications, financial services, legal services, and human resources. The landscape of corrections is constantly evolving, and this team is at the forefront of managing this change on behalf of Montana citizens. Join us today! The Budget Analyst position is responsible for performing complex and critical services requiring individual analysis and evaluation. The Department of Corrections manages a $650 million biennial budget with unique funding sources and program guidelines The fluctuating nature of these revenue sources require effective fund control methods enabling effective revenue forecasting and comprehensive expenditure reporting .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, statistics, or related field.
• Two years of directly related budgeting experience.
• Must have and maintain a Montana driver’s license in good standing.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, and submit budget change documents (BCD’s).
• Participate in executive budgeting, legislative appropriations processes, and the long-range budget-building processes.
• Design, prepare, and generate budget reports, documents, and budget-forecasting models containing multiple funding types for agencies.
• Research and prepare fiscal notes and reports for executive and legislative fiscal impact of legislative bill proposals.
• Present budget information to advisory or governing committees, or management, on program fiscal matters.

Benefits

• Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.
• State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees