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Budget Analyst or Budget Analyst Forecaster

(I, II, III, or Senior)

The Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) is seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to assist in making prudent fiscal decisions with both State and federal dollars. Budget Analysts will perform analysis for the purposes of developing the Governor’s Executive Budget, contribute to strategic plans and monitor performance measures, assist the Governor and Executive leadership in policy development and implementation, and provide support on special projects for the Executive.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary expert within the Governor’s Office relating to a specific portfolio of State agency budgetary and performance initiatives
• Critically analyze state agencies’ budgets and any proposed budget changes with the goal of developing the Governor’s Executive Budget
• Serve as a resource on issues relating to federal and State laws and regulations as well as State agencies’ policies and procedures
• Research and identify available data sources and to conduct strategic, operational, and financial analysis on a broad range of topics
• Provide recommendations to the State Budget Director, the Governor’s Executive staff, and the Governor
• Provide oral and written presentations to explain Executive Budget issues to legislative members, committees, and the public
• Evaluate agencies’ performance to ensure programs are efficient, effective, and are maximizing impact
• Maintain revenue and expenditure projections for agencies’ funds; monitor agency cash flow
• Coordinate with agency staff to ensure budget implementation is done appropriately and in alignment with legislative intent
• Provide suggestions for State agencies’ strategic plans and performance measures to maximize impact and ensure achievement of long term outcomes
• Coordinate with the Governor’s policy advisors and agencies to track legislation
• Analyze legislation for potential fiscal and operational impacts
• Manage and provide support to projects initiated by OSPB leadership and the Governor’s Executive staff

Work Location and Geographical Area Served

The primary worksite is the State Capitol Executive Tower (1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007). Applicants must reside within commuting distance to Phoenix. The position offers the potential for remote work up to two days per week at the discretion of the Director and to the extent it does not interfere with fulfilling responsibilities of the position.

Job Requirement

Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Business, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or related field; or, a Bachelor’s Degree in similar fields with 3-5 years’ experience in governmental budgeting, public finance, or a related area.

Job Skills and Qualifications

• Strong math skills, detail-oriented, with superior critical-thinking ability
• Open to feedback, embraces criticism on a regular basis, and approaches work with a growth mindset
• Curious and humble, is willing to ask questions, seek help, and learn from failure
• Highly organized, driven, persistent, and is able to make progress with little to no guidance or direction
• Strong communication skills. This includes writing, speaking, presenting and using data to make complex and technical issues easy to understand
• Display strong interpersonal and relationship skills, can collaborate with internal and external stakeholders without conflict, and can deliver bad news with grace
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint), Google suite, and comfortable navigating new software products and applications

Salary and Benefits

The starting salary is $72,000. However, salary can be commensurate based on experience. Paid annual and sick leave; 21 annual leave days per year; 10 paid State holidays per year; 12 weeks paid parental leave for qualifying employees; medical, dental and vision insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; guaranteed pension and retirement savings.

The Governor's Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting is an equal employment opportunity employer.