Budget Analyst Senior

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is seeking an experienced Budget Analyst Senior to join their Support Services Division. This mid-level role is crucial for driving financial strategy, managing complex federal and state funds, and collaborating across divisions to maximize resources for conservation efforts. The position offers significant professional growth, technical depth, and high-level visibility within state government and legislative processes. The agency is dedicated to conserving and protecting wildlife and managing outdoor recreation for present and future generations, fostering a culture of stewardship, teamwork, and innovation.

Requirements

Knowledge of state budgeting principles, including applicable State laws, rules, regulations, appropriations legislation, and current administration policies.
Knowledge of government organization, budgeting, fiscal control, and State legislative and administrative processes.
Knowledge of financial reporting, including interpretation of State of Arizona financial reports and schedules.
Knowledge of applicable federal regulations, including the Code of Federal Regulations and OMB Circulars.
Skills in budget analysis and evaluation, including review of budget requests and recommendations.
Skills in financial data analysis and interpretation to support professional fiscal recommendations.
Skills in leadership and work management, including directing, training, and reviewing staff.
Skills in effective interpersonal communication for collaboration with legislators, executive leadership, commissions, and agency partners.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software applications.
Ability to forecast revenues and expenditures accurately.
Ability to interpret and prepare financial data, reports, and budget documents.
Ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively under pressure.
Ability to work independently with sound judgment and decision-making.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to establish goals, organize work, and maintain focus in high-demand environments.
Bachelor’s degree with a major of business administration, accounting, finance or related subject.
Four years of work experience equivalent to that of a Budget Control Development Specialist.
Familiarity with budgeting concepts, automated accounting systems and Google and Microsoft Office software applications.
Possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment.
Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Responsibilities

Evaluating, monitoring, and preparing budgets and financial reports for Federal and Non-Federal funds and agreements.
Securing budget approval through Executive Management for the agreements section of the agency’s budget with the Arizona Game and Fish Commission.
Participating in developing the annual agency budget request to the Governor’s Office of Strategic Planning & Budgeting and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, including the federal portion.
Managing budget requests, adjustments, transactions, and fund transfers.
Ongoing monitoring of Federal and Non-Federal agreements by establishing allotments and monitoring expenditures.
Loading the agency budget into the state automated accounting system.
Processing line-item and budget unit transfers in accordance with state and agency guidelines.
Monitoring and reconciling budgets to ensure accurate carryforward balances.
Maintaining budget control over agreement-funded FTEs to confirm funding availability and status.
Providing guidance on federal matters to ensure compliance with applicable federal rules and regulations.
Coordinating and leading budget development activities for Federal and Non-Federal funds, including review, adjustment, and preparation of detailed budget submissions.
Analyzing complex financial data to support high-level budget decisions, program modifications, and budget.
Providing advanced analysis, cash match analysis, and data interpretation to programs on budget development and resource allocation.
Gathering, evaluating, and compiling financial data including preparation and review of budget reports, budget worksheets and ledgers.
Verifying and analyzing results, performing reconciliations, and correcting transactions.
Coordinating and approving documents in the financial system.
Reviewing and validating financial information from diverse sources to ensure accuracy, statutory compliance, and consistency with budgetary requirements.
Recommending corrective actions and procedure improvements based on findings.
Coordinating and completing required 425 reports and other federal deliverables, ensuring accuracy, timely submission, and proper application of indirect costs.
Resolving complex issues related to financial accounting discrepancies, drawdowns, and procurement state systems.
Participating in year-end closing packages for the federal portion reporting such as SEFA.
Serving as the acting supervisor in the supervisor’s absence, coordinating team activities, reviewing completed work, making workflow decisions, and ensuring continuity of operations.
Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

State retirement
Generous paid leave
Flexible healthcare options
Supportive work culture
13 days of vacation
12 sick days
10 paid holidays
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (enrollment eligibility after 27 weeks of employment)
Superior health care options
Vision care
Dental care
Pharmacy benefits
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Paid Parental Leave program