Budget & Policy Analyst

State of Utah Office of the Governor•Salt Lake City, UT

7d•$33 - $51•Hybrid

About The Position

The Governor's Office of Planning and Budget is recruiting for a Budget and Policy Analyst. Budget and Policy Analysts in this position represent the interests of the Governor's Office in researching, preparing, and publishing budget recommendations. They review agency budget requests and policy issues and assist in preparing the Governor's annual budget recommendations. The position may be filled as a Budget and Policy Analyst I or Budget and Policy Analyst II, depending on qualifications and prior experience. This position may have the opportunity for a hybrid in-person and remote work schedule.

Requirements

High level of attention to detail and able to produce accurate information and reports under time constraints; errors in analysis or reports may have significant impact on the state budget and operations.
Understanding of public finance and budgeting principles and processes.
Ability to provide accurate information under time constraints.
Convey information and ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Experience with State Government, specifically working with budgets.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to candidates that have obtained a master's degree in public administration, public policy, economics, business administration, political science, or another relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

Designs, enhances, or implements procedures and tools that streamline budget processes.
Understanding and applying Utah accounting structure of revenues and expenditures,
Recommending changes to accounting structures to support operational improvements, verifying budgets are balanced and under the appropriations limit.
Tracking appropriations, conducting technical budget reviews, and producing budget reports.
Reviews and tracks assigned legislation.
Effectively represents GOPB when presenting to departments, committees, and task forces.
Have the ability to maintain good working relationships with interested parties.
Ability to work well under time restraints and have the ability to remain objective under pressure.