Budget Analyst II (Remote)

JOB
The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect. The vision of the department is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please enjoy this brief video!

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to serve as a Budget Analyst II within the Financial Services Division. This role is vital in ensuring that state financial resources are utilized effectively and efficiently while maintaining full compliance with all statutes, fiscal rules, and Department policies.As a Budget Analyst II, you will be responsible for organizing, interpreting, and reporting financial data for assigned divisions across the Department. You will use your excellent communication skills to relay complex financial information in an understandable way to a variety of audiences. Additionally, you will leverage your proficiency in financial systems and Excel to manage complex spreadsheets and models when gathering, organizing, and analyzing critical financial data. If you are looking for a career opportunity to support the fiscal integrity of the State of Colorado, this position is for you!What You'll Do: Develop, analyze, and monitor personal services, operating, and program-specific expenditure budgets for assigned divisions to ensure fiscal health.Regularly pull financial data from the CORE system to balance year-to-date actual expenditures and revenues against divisional reports.Reconcile payroll reports to track the status of staffing plans, vacancy rates, and year-to-date growth or slippage.Gather internal and external data to create three- to five-year forecasts for revenues, fees, and cash fund balances.Collaborate with division leadership to create annual budget planning documents and financial models that align with strategic goals.Compare actual financial results against forecasts to identify, investigate, and explain significant variances.Assist in the production and validation of budget change requests, including decision items, supplemental requests, and budget amendments.Update and maintain complex financial models to project monthly, quarterly, and annual costs based on historical trends.Work with various business units to provide timely budget approval for invoices and requisitions while ensuring compliance with fiscal rules.Conduct rapid-response, non-standard financial analysis to answer unanticipated business questions from division directors or the Budget Manager.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion ComplianceThe State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA inbox, dor_ohr@state.co.us.We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.If not applying online, submit application to: If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to dor_ohr@state.co.us by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.Methods of Appointment: Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason. Step Pay Program: Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.