Budget Analyst II

$70,140 - $91,188/Yr

Trinidad State Junior College

Full-time - Mid Level

Educational Services

About the position

The Budget Analyst II position is a critical role within the Department of Personnel & Administration (DPA) of the State of Colorado, primarily supporting the Budget Director for assigned divisions. This position is responsible for collaborating closely with division and finance leadership to prepare for upcoming budgetary adjustments that may arise from various factors such as business process changes, workload changes, legislative mandates, emergencies, and technical errors. The analyst will solicit information from management to develop comprehensive budget requests and is tasked with the creation of multiple documents essential for the annual budget process. In addition to budget development, the Budget Analyst II will provide ongoing support to divisions through budget monitoring, rate setting, fund balance monitoring, and addressing budget-related inquiries in collaboration with accounting and procurement teams. This role requires a thorough understanding of assigned programs and the ability to coordinate effectively across various staff members to ensure project success. The analyst will also work closely with the assigned accountant to review revenues, expenditures, and trends to maintain accurate fund balance projections. Furthermore, this position may serve as a backup for the Budget Director and the Data Analytics Team, particularly in relation to the statewide total compensation process. This may involve preparing templates, manipulating and analyzing large datasets, and writing narratives to support budgetary decisions. The role is designed for individuals who are committed to public service and are eager to contribute to the effective functioning of state government, ensuring that the needs of Colorado residents are met efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide budgetary support to assigned divisions within DPA through budget monitoring, rate setting, fund balance monitoring, and answering budget questions in collaboration with accounting and procurement.
• Work closely with the Budget Director and program staff to plan for upcoming budget adjustments resulting from business process changes, workload increases, legislative mandates, and emergencies.
• Develop multiple documents required for the annual budget process.
• Coordinate with the assigned accountant to review revenues, expenditures, and trends for accurate fund balance projections.
• Serve as backup for the Budget Director and Data Analytics Team on statewide total compensation processes, including preparation of templates and analysis of large datasets.

Requirements

• At least six (6) years of relevant experience in budget analysis, budget development and implementation, policy development and implementation, public or private sector management or administration including budget formulation, execution and analysis.
• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in budget analysis, budget development and implementation, policy development and implementation, public or private sector management or administration including budget formulation, execution and analysis equal to at least six (6) years.
• Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for the degree requirement and two (2) years of the required experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior state budget-related experience, preferably with a strong understanding of total compensation common policies.
• Excellent analytical skills and a demonstrable advanced understanding of Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Experience in governmental budgeting.
• Experience in Tableau or similar analytics tools such as Google Data Studio.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Flexible work assignment options
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Comprehensive benefits overview including health insurance and retirement plans