Budget Analyst

$76,068 - $110,136/Yr

State Of Illinois - Springfield, IL

Part-time - Mid Level

Springfield, IL

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Budget Analyst serves as the Fiscal Management Budget Analyst for Early Intervention and Home Visiting within the Division of Early Childhood (DEC) at the Illinois Department of Human Services. This role involves conducting extensive research and analysis to create complex budget scenarios, perform financial analyses, and implement strategies to strengthen DEC-funded programs. The analyst represents the Bureau Administrator at various events and participates in activities that advance the DEC's strategic and diversity plans, all while applying a trauma-informed and equity lens to support program outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Statewide Budget Analyst for Early Intervention and Home Visiting within the DEC.
• Complete extensive research to create complex budget scenarios and financial analyses.
• Conduct multifaceted research and analysis of Fiscal and Administrative Reviews and financial audit results.
• Represent the Bureau Administrator at internal and external conferences and meetings.
• Participate in activities that advance the DEC/Strategic Plan and DEC/Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Racial Justice Plan.

Requirements

• Completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
• Two (2) years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
• Two (2) years of professional experience in designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating budgetary controls and fiscal management policies.

Nice-to-haves

• Three (3) years of professional experience in developing and reviewing State Fiscal Year budgets and grant documents.
• Two (2) years of professional experience in conducting extensive research and analyzing fiscal data.
• Two (2) years of professional experience in facilitating meetings/workgroups to resolve fiscal issues.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave