We are looking for a Budget Analyst to join our team at the Montana Department of Justice. In this role, you will play a crucial part in managing financial resources, analyzing budget proposals, and ensuring fiscal responsibility within our department.
- Salary: $ 34.00 - 37.00 Hourly
- Located in Helena, Montana!
- Fantastic State of Montana Benefits: Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, health, dental, vision coverage, and retirement plans.
- Student Loan Forgiveness: Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- Productive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration.
The position must be able to conduct independent financial analysis and research and provide technical assistance and review on program, statistical and financial matters.
One must possess the ability to ensure contract compliance with state and federal conditions, guidelines, and individual grant requirements.
Must have the ability to prioritize and successfully manage multiple projects at one time.
The position is responsible for analyzing, evaluating, and forecasting expenditure and revenue data to identify complex issues. The ability to relay complex information to diverse audiences will be critical.
The ability to create, interpret and manipulate multifaceted financial information will be necessary on a routine basis.
Extensive personal contact with agency personnel, fiscal managers in other departments, legislators, auditors, attorneys, and federal agency contacts is expected.
There may be times where this position will experience high levels of stress during peak workload periods such as increased demands created during legislative sessions and fiscal year end; may be subject to long and irregular hours, especially during legislative sessions or while working on special projects.
Work is primarily accomplished in an office environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, General Business or Public Administration, Economics, Mathematics, or closely related field of study.
- 3 to 4 years of job-related work experience.
- Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:
- Criminal History Fingerprint / Name-based Check
- Driving History
HOW TO APPLY:
- To be considered for this position, you must attach a resume at the time of application.
- Your Resume: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.
Closing Date (based on your computer's time zone): April 2, 2025, 11:59:00 PM