SENIOR BUDGET ANALYST

State of Arizona•Phoenix, AZ

45d•$78,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a senior-level Budget Analyst who assists in the preparing, allocating, and monitoring of the agency's $1.6 billion annual budget. Reviews and consolidates a variety of financial data with team members. Generates ad hoc reports and maintains existing reports. Identifies, investigates and seeks resolutions of anomalies/errors, analyzes trends, and creates monthly projections. Participates in the annual budget process, provides valuable insights to support informed decision-making, and executes the agency's budget. This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. This position works in office full-time for at least 6 months prior to Hybrid schedule being submitted for approval. 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: Federal, state, and local laws, policies, and practices pertinent to the area of specialization
Knowledge of: ADCRR's and State of Arizona's organizational structures
Knowledge of: Reconciliation processes used by the agency to ensure all agency reports are reconciled with AZ360
Knowledge of: The hierarchy of funding codes and the flow of information through the system from initial input to payment and reporting
Knowledge of: Mathematics
Knowledge of: Business English grammar, composition, spelling, and punctuation
Knowledge of: Computers and demonstrated experience with various software including Google, Microsoft Office, AZ360 FIN, AZ360HRM, and the Arizona Procurement Portal Statewide System
Skill in: Active listening and communicating
Skill in: Organization, accomplishment and time management
Skill in: Critical thinking and problem-solving
Skill in: Analysis and interpretation
Skill in: Communicating financial data
Skill in: Spreadsheet and database development
Skill in: Oral and written communication
Skill in: Imparting information
Ability to: Plan and organize complex administrative tasks in accordance with policies and procedures
Ability to: Prioritize, multi-task, set goals and expectations, and meet deadlines
Ability to: Communicate variance to deadlines or expectations
Ability to: Manage multiple priorities, varying responsibilities, deadlines, and frequent interruptions in a dynamic and evolving environment
Ability to: Establish and maintain working relationships with various deverse state personnel
Ability to: Work effectively as part of a team

Nice To Haves

At least three (3) year of governmental budget/finance experience OR completion of a financial degree from an accredited college or university

Responsibilities

Downloads, validates, compiles, organizes and interprets data from the state financial system of record and other various sources
Analyzes source data, tracks and monitors expenditures, reviews expenditure trends and calculates budget projections
Cooperates in the production of reports such as the monthly Status of Funds report, Quarterly Capital Outlay Report, Annual Per Capita Report, and the Annual Budget Request
Prepares periodic and ad hoc reports
Prepares fiscal impact analysis on proposed legislation
Understands and completes the allocation and load of new budgets
Drafts budget proposals for annual budget requests
Provides technical support to program areas and complex business offices
Attends required trainings and meetings
Drives on State business
Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Benefits

Vacation and sick days 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).
Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
Exceptional retirement program
Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

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