DFA STATE BUDGET ANALYST

$45,010 - $65,265/Yr

State of Arkansas - Little Rock, AR

Full-time - Mid Level

Little Rock, AR

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The DFA State Budget Analyst is responsible for analyzing and interpreting financial data to assess past performance and project future financial probabilities, ensuring compliance with state laws and policies. This role involves reviewing budgets, grants, and expenditures to maintain a balanced budget and providing technical expertise to state agencies in fiscal program development.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret financial data to determine past performance and project financial probabilities.
• Review and evaluate actual revenues and expenditures for budgets, grants, and other projects.
• Provide technical expertise and assistance to state agencies in developing biennial and annual fiscal programs.
• Analyze biennial budget requests and present recommendations to the Governor.
• Prepare and interpret proposed and existing legislation, laws, and budget directives.
• Evaluate the impact of federal and state budget policies and produce technical budget documents.
• Attend legislative committee meetings and track legislative recommendations for state agencies' budgets.
• Keep abreast of laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Use various software applications to analyze and format data and reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, public administration, or a related field.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of organizational management and public administration.
• Knowledge of budget administration principles and governmental procedures.
• Ability to review and analyze financial information and develop budget recommendations.
• Ability to organize and present clear oral and written reports.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $45,010 - $65,265 per year.
• Equal employment opportunities without discrimination.