Budget Analyst jobs in Butte, MT

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Budget Analyst to join the Central Services Team!

The position will be responsible for the Department of Justice budgetary lifecycle, from planning and development, to monitoring and compliance.

The position must be able to conduct independent financial analysis and research and can 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 a normal office environment.

• Onsite in Helena, Montana
• State of Montana benefits package!
• Salary: $ 30.00 - 34.55 Hourly

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 Check
• Driving History

HOW TO APPLY:

• To be considered for this position, you must attach a résumé at the time of application.
• Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a “Relevant File”.
• 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.

Fantastic State of Montana benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) plan choices - Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution
• Additional 457b Deferred Compensation plan
• Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Not Telework Eligible
• State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Closing Date (based on your computer's time zone): Apr 7, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $34.55 per hour

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Helena, MT (Preferred)

Work Location: In person