Disaster Recovery Budget Analyst II

State of North Carolina • Wake, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Unleash your potential and make an impact! If you are passionate about utilizing your accounting and budgeting skills, please continue reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS). This Budget Analyst II position is located in the DPS Budget Office. The Budget and Analysis Section is responsible for the management and implementation of DPS's nearly $900 million budget which consists of a varied and complex funding structure and includes position control for over 3,000 permanent positions and additional temporary/contract positions. This position conducts sophisticated budget analysis and management of multiple disaster recovery funding sources and provides financial expertise to ensure compliance with federal and state funding regulations, while supporting financial decisions and advising management on budget trends, funding availability, and necessary corrective actions. The work requires independent execution under the supervision of the Budget Director and Senior Budget Analyst. This position works independently to manage and monitor budgets. Specific responsibilities include:
Ideally, the employee in this position would have intermediate knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and governmental budgeting and accounting; intermediate knowledge of the financial structure, accounting system and financial procedures of the State of North Carolina; experience managing various departmental budgets including disaster recovery; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinate personnel, agency officials, legislators, and the general public; the ability to respond professionally and in a timely manner to budget requests and/or concerns; and excellent writing and communication skills. This is a repost. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or related field, from an accredited institution and four years of experience preferably including experience in accounting or budgeting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with governmental budgeting and accounting
• Experience using governmental accounting systems
• Experience presenting budget findings or proposals
• Experience using Excel

Responsibilities

• Analyzing complex funding streams focusing on disaster recovery operations within the organization.
• Conducting thorough assessments of projects' funding requirements through budget planning and monitoring activities.
• Researching and identifying budget discrepancies, proposing solutions to leaders regarding fund status, financial risks, and emerging budget issues.
• Providing technical fiscal expertise to DPS program managers, division staff members, and other stakeholders.
• Interpreting and applying federal and state budgetary requirements to ensure alignment of expenditures with program guidance.
• Managing the process of disaster cost center establishment for both state and federal declared events.
• Collaborating with divisions to address budget problems and advise on the financial effects of policy modifications.
• Supporting compliance activities and communicate regularly with assigned divisions to discuss financial performance.
• Presenting budget status information and explain budget variances using detailed financial reports and analysis.
• Creating written summaries and present essential findings to leadership.
• Gathering and summarizing budget-related legislative content, assisting in creating materials and presentations for legislative committee discussions.
• Ensuring accurate documentation to support transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making within the agency.

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees