Budget Analyst 2 (05074)

State of Montana • Helena, MT

19h

About The Position

This position is housed within the Financial Bureau of the Child Support Services Division (CSSD) and is responsible for leading, developing, and ensuring compliance with all budgetary and financial processes, policies, and procedures related to state appropriations, federal matching funds, and federal grant awards. The role requires expertise in revenue forecasting and cash management, as well as a working knowledge of federal funding programs associated with CSSD’s IV-D program, including foster care, Social Security, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge of contract and budget monitoring, as well as the principles and practices of public administration, including organizational analysis and the principles and practices of governmental accounting (GAAP).
• Ability to understand budgets and related program information. Expertise and knowledge of federal and state regulations governing IV-D services.
• Strong organizational, budgeting, accounting, oral and written communications, and analytical skills.
• Efficient operation of a personal computer, developing and maintaining complex financial spreadsheets and databases.
• Ability to learn quickly and independently.
• Creative problem-solving ability with a high degree of self-motivation and flexibility. Ability to proactively recognize and solve problems.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field.
• Two years of professional financial experience.

Nice To Haves

• Three years’ experience in budgeting or program management is preferred.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• leading, developing, and ensuring compliance with all budgetary and financial processes, policies, and procedures related to state appropriations, federal matching funds, and federal grant awards.
• expertise in revenue forecasting and cash management
• working knowledge of federal funding programs associated with CSSD’s IV-D program, including foster care, Social Security, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees