Budget Analyst 3

Note: Employees for the State of Montana must reside within Montana. All applications and required application documents must be submitted through the MT Careers site at: https://mtstatejobs.taleo.net/careersection/200/jobdetail.ftl?job=25142216&tz=GMT-06:00&tzname=America/Denver

MISSION STATEMENT:
Empowering all Montanans through work and opportunity.

DLI CORE VALUES:

• Responsiveness
• Respect
• Integrity
• Excellence
• Cohesiveness

It's about the people and the impact we make in our communities every day. We are proud of our open, team-based, supportive, and collaborative work environments. Learn more about DLI here.

BENEFITS:

Being able to enjoy the quality of life in the beautiful state of Montana is one of the benefits you will love about this opportunity! Our mountains, waterways and open spaces provide not only beautiful scenery but year-round recreational opportunities including hiking, camping, biking, fishing, boating, hunting, skiing and snowmobiling. Montana boasts a high-quality education system and a variety of entertainment including fairs, rodeos, and theaters. Read more about our great state here.

See our other incredible benefits here. These are some of our benefits just to name a few:

• Work/life balance with hybrid schedules or partial telework may be available within the state of Montana.
• 38 paid days off a year including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Military leave: You’ll get up to 15 days of military leave with full pay.
• Longevity raises with continuous service, as well as any negotiated market increases and state statutory raises.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, EAP - click here to learn more.
• Free telehealth and access to free employee medical clinics through our medical plan - click here to learn more.
• Choice between two retirement plans with an employer contribution between 8.73% - 9.07% of your annual salary. A third optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan is also available. – Click here to learn more.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive loan forgiveness- click here to learn more!
• Career progression, training opportunities and room for professional growth.
• State employee discounts at various businesses across the state.

This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective on July 1, 2026.

• This position may be covered by a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA)

JOB DUTIES:

As a Budget Analyst 3, you will:

• Budget Development & Oversight
  Develop and manage operating budgets; establish and maintain task profiles, standard budgets, and speed charts; monitor appropriations, fund balances, and personal services expenditures including vacancy savings.
• Financial Reporting & Forecasting
  Complete monthly budget status reports, conduct revenue and expenditure projections, and reconcile FTEs to ensure accurate staffing and budget alignment.
• Data Analysis & Visualization
  Gather, evaluate, and analyze budgetary data to support decision-making; analyze work products and recommend actions to support business objectives.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Consultation
  Serve as a liaison on budgetary matters with department divisions and the Governor’s Office of Budget and Program Planning; act as a budget consultant to internal stakeholders.
• Grant & Contract Management
  Provide budgetary review and oversight on department grants; review, track, and verify grants and contracts to ensure compliance for all assigned programs.
• Legislative & Executive Support
  Assist with the Executive Planning Process, prepare legislative fiscal notes, and manage legislative requests using the State’s budgeting system.
• Transaction Processing & Compliance
  Process budget change documents, review expenditures for appropriateness, and reconcile financial data to maintain compliance and accuracy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have the following knowledge, skills or abilities:

Knowledge of (or ability to learn in a reasonable amount of time):

• Personnel and program development/management concepts and practices.
• Strategic thinking and planning.
• Organizational budgeting and budget planning.
• State and Federal rules and regulation
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Skill in:

• Utilization of State Accounting Budgeting and Human Resources System (SABHRS).\
• Utilization of Internet Budget and Reporting System (IBARS).
• Office of Budget and Program Planning fiscal note process.
• Cost principles in determining personal services and operations.
• Organization and time management
• Forecasting and trending revenues and expenditures

Ability to:

• Organize, prioritize and plan workload accordingly.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Apply a high degree of analytical skills
• Identify and resolve problems appropriately within the areas of responsibility
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness by monitoring work to ensure high-quality output, while maintaining integrity and meeting deadlines—even under stressful conditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with a strong mix of the attributes listed in the above Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) in the fields of accounting, finance, business administration, economics, math or a closely related field are desired. Candidates may demonstrate competency in the KSAs through at least seven years’ directly related experience, formal education (including certificates, credentials, or degree-based programs), or a combination of both.

Preferred:

• Experience with legislative budgeting and state government is preferred
• Experience with SABHRS and IBARS is preferred

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY:

A complete state application is not required; however, you will need to initiate the application and attach the resume, cover letter or other required documents at time of application to be considered for this position. Resume will auto fill the application, but the application will not be scored or reviewed.

Failure to attach the cover letter and resume will result in your application being considered incomplete and will not be considered further. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

Tip: When attaching your resume, cover letter or other required documents you must mark the attachments as “RELEVANT” or we will be unable to view your documents.

Required application materials:

• Cover Letter - Your Cover Letter should explain how your experience and education meet the identified Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, with examples that demonstrate your qualifications.
• Resume - include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position, including duties, dates of employment.

Only online applications will be accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an application confirmation email with instructions on acceptable preference documents and how to submit such documents.

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.