Budget Analyst

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, WA

1d • $78,564 • Hybrid

About The Position

Managing large budgets, the Budget Analyst I helps identify and implement initiatives that improve efficiency, foster innovation, and research changes to enhance revenue or reduce expenditures. Contributes to the preparation and submission of ADOT’s budget request to the Office of Strategic Planning and Budget (OSPB) and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC). Conducts research that provides valuable insights for informed decision-making and leading various ongoing projects, including the monthly Indirect Cost Allocation Plan (ICAP) execution, legislative reporting, and revenue forecasting. May also serve as a Division Financial Officer as needed. This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (Two (2) days per week in the office). The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Requirements

• Knowledge of agency/state budget and fiscal policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of strategic planning and performance measurement concepts.
• Knowledge of agency and department policies, procedures, programs and business goals.
• Knowledge of business processes used by the department.
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices sufficient to determine program direction, plan work and set goals, monitor and evaluate accomplishments.
• Knowledge of business management principles.
• Skill in Google Workspace.
• Skill in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skill in process improvement and project management.
• Skill in financial business management.
• Skill in business accounting and budgeting.
• Skill in business planning.
• Skill in project management to manage multiple complex projects and priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills including problem definition, analysis and development.
• Skill in planning and evaluating.
• Attention to detail.
• Skill in reviewing funding requests.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, policies and contract language.
• Ability to communicate highly technical budget requests to a general audience.
• Must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license.
• Must complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks.
• Must maintain acceptable driving records.
• Must complete all required driver training.
• Must maintain the statutorily required liability insurance if operating a personally owned vehicle on state business.
• Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with legislative reporting and revenue forecasting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the creation, analysis, and monitoring of ADOT's budget to ensure the most efficient use of the funds and appropriations according to law.
• Responsible for a complex part of the agency with multiple funds and appropriations totaling more than $30 million.
• Maintain budgetary information within the AZ360 financial system and run ad hoc and recurring reports.
• Analyze the reports, research anomalies, and work with respective areas to correct miscodings.
• Participate in the creation and submission of ADOT's budget request to OSPB and JLBC, research and respond to questions from OSPB and JLBC, determine fiscal impact of proposed legislation, and implement ADOT's budget after it becomes law.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level