Budget Analyst II - AZ HYBRID

Health Services Advisory Group•Arizona, AZ

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

HSAG is seeking a Budget Analyst II to support the Finance Department's budgeting, proposal, financial monitoring, and documentation activities. This position develops and maintains budgets for current and proposed state and federal government projects, prepares supporting documentation, analyzes financial data, and collaborates across teams to promote accurate, timely, and compliant budget processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
3 years of experience in budgeting, accounting, or financial analysis (governmental or healthcare experience a plus).
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas and data visualization.
Experience working with computerized accounting systems.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to verify that budgets, calculations, and supporting schedules are accurate and balanced.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Government Request for Proposal (RFP)/Procurement experience.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and price budgets for proposed and ongoing projects, including travel estimates and related costs.
Assist with developing loaded rate schedules and complete required RFP budget forms accurately and on time.
Create and maintain backup documentation to support audit, tracking, and internal review requirements.
Prepare, update, and maintain state workplans and federal budget projections.
Track expenditures against budget allocations, identify discrepancies, and communicate potential issues to the budget team.
Pull, validate, and organize financial data from internal systems for budgeting and reporting purposes.
Prepare and send draft and approved budgets to Program Managers and complete ad hoc budget-related requests as needed.
Maintain current budget procedures and help update budget templates and instructions for internal use.
Ensure budget documentation aligns with agency standards, contracting requirements, and established internal processes.
Participate in process improvement efforts related to budgeting workflows, templates, documentation, and operational efficiency.
Support cross-team coordination and other budget-related activities as assigned.