Senior Program/Budget Analyst
About The Position
The position serves as a member of the Budget and Development Team within the Division of Budget and Analysis. The Senior Program/Budget Analyst leads multiple analysis projects related to the Department’s budget and service alignment. The role also supports coordination of the Department’s annual budget development process in partnership with a team of analysts. This includes preparing the base budget, reviewing division expansion requests, maintaining block grant plans, and evaluating budget‑related special provisions. The position works extensively with senior leadership, division budget staff, and program teams across the Department to ensure funding is used effectively to advance the Department’s goals and objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or other discipline related to the area of assignment from appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressive related experience, in which, two years should be in a supervisory role OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in program, service or budget analysis and compliance, including establishment of performance metrics and monitoring guidelines.
- Knowledge of the legislative process affecting program/service and budget development/execution; and impact on the department, divisions and clients.
- Proven experience overseeing the planning, implementation and tracking of short-term projects, including meeting all deliverables
- Knowledge of accepted budgetary practices, including experience in interpretation and daily application of the State Budget Manual.
- Ability to work collaboratively with management and staff of Department and divisions; and other partners such as the Office of State Budget and Management, Program Evaluation and Fiscal Research Divisions of the legislature.
Responsibilities
- Leads multiple analysis projects related to the Department’s budget and service alignment.
- Supports coordination of the Department’s annual budget development process in partnership with a team of analysts.
- Prepares the base budget.
- Reviews division expansion requests.
- Maintains block grant plans.
- Evaluates budget‑related special provisions.
- Works extensively with senior leadership, division budget staff, and program teams across the Department to ensure funding is used effectively to advance the Department’s goals and objectives.
Benefits
- health insurance options
- standard and supplemental retirement plans
- NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis)
- paid vacation
- sick leave
- community service leave
- paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
