Budget Analyst SeniorThe Business & Finance Unit is currently seeking a highly qualified Budget Analyst, Senior. This role reports to the Budget Manager and is responsible for the comprehensive financial management of the agency's resources, including federal funding.
Key responsibilities include:
Financial Planning and Forecasting: Overseeing financial planning, monitoring, and analysis. This involves collaborating with the Accounts Receivable department to forecast revenue and meeting with fund stewards and program management to project expenditures.
Fund Health Assessment: Utilizing revenue and expenditure forecasts to determine cash balances and assess the overall financial health of the agency's funds.
Budgetary Expertise: Providing budgetary expertise for all funds, requiring a thorough understanding of each fund's legislation, history, program scope, and federal funding sources.
Reporting and Data Integrity: Ensuring data integrity and performing financial and statistical analysis to support reporting for all levels of management.
This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).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.
Job duties include:- Budgetary and Financial Oversight
- Analysis and Reporting
- Legislative Support
- Customer Service
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
(KSAs) include:
Knowledge of government accounting and budgeting principles, forecasting, resource allocation, and planning.
Skills in problem-solving, analytical, and data analysis skills, including using financial systems and software.
Abilities to analyze, interpret, and communicate financial data effectively in individual and group settings.
Selective Preference(s): Any combination of training and experience that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs).
Pre-Employment Requirements include:
Driver's License Requirements and participation in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits include:
Paid holidays, sick and annual leave, paid parental leave, retirement benefits, insurance plans, commuter club, and work/life balance flexibility. Contact Us: Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HPO@azdeq.gov. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
