Budget Development Analyst

State of North Carolina•Raleigh, NC

13d•$67,122 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

OSBM, as part of the Governor’s Office, is excited to announce the opportunity to join our Budget Development section as an Analyst. You will be joining a collaborative and driven team that partners directly with agency leaders across NC to shape meaningful outcomes. We offer real opportunities for professional growth. OSBM is a premier place to build your career while making a statewide impact.

Requirements

Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and accounting; budget and program analysis; and strategy and performance management and evaluation.
Demonstrated skills in researching, analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing complex data, identifying findings, and making recommendations.
Knowledge of how state budgets and legislation are prepared and executed.
Proficiency in organizing and presenting clear oral and written reports using Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook).
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, public policy or related field from an accredited institution and two (2) years of experience preferably in governmental accounting or budgeting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

If you have a master's degree and less than one year of applicable work experience, please list all internships completed.

Responsibilities

Evaluate agency budget proposals and develop evidence-informed recommendations for the Governor's Recommended Budget.
Review proposed legislation and advise leadership on fiscal and policy impacts.
Perform in-depth program and fiscal analysis to identify fiscal and/or administrative issues and challenges and develop effective solutions.
Monitor and evaluate program performance and identify opportunities to improve program efficiency and effectiveness.
Demonstrate curiosity and the ability to think critically to make connections that others miss and to use this skill to assist leadership, staff, and agencies to identify and solve problems.
Work independently with supervision and to exercise discretion, demonstrate integrity, and maintain confidentiality.
Maintain professionalism and develop strong working relationships with state agencies, legislative staffers, and external stakeholders.
Work under tight deadlines while managing uncertainty, shifting priorities, and ambiguous situations.