Senior Budget Analyst (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 (DOR) is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to join the Financial Services Division as a Senior Budget Analyst (Budget and Policy Analyst III). This role is critical in ensuring that the Department’s financial resources are used effectively, efficiently, and in strict compliance with state statutes and fiscal rules.As a Senior Budget Analyst, you will be responsible for organizing, interpreting, and reporting complex financial data. You will act as a primary financial advisor for assigned divisions, supporting them through the full budget lifecycle- from development and management to financial reconciliation and reporting.What You'll Do: Organize, interpret, and report Department of Revenue financial data in direct coordination with the Budget Manager and Director.Track and analyze divisional personal services and operating budgets to ensure all financial resources are used effectively and efficiently.Develop complex models using benchmarking and process analysis to support expenditure, revenue, and cash fund reserve projections.Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to ensure all spending complies with state statutes, fiscal rules, and Department policy.Lead the production of divisional budget planning documents, including decision items, budget amendments, and supplemental requests.Pull and reconcile data from the CORE financial system to maintain the accuracy and integrity of divisional financial reporting.Monitor staffing plans and payroll reports to identify vacancy trends and track year-to-date FTE growth or slippage.Provide expert recommendations on financial strategies and methodologies to divisional leadership to support long-term planning.Assist in the development of three-to-five-year forecasts to identify and explain potential issues regarding fiscal viability.Respond to urgent, non-standard business requests by performing deep-dive analyses to answer specific operational questions.

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.