Division Budget Analyst

$60,600 - $96,960/Yr

Colorado Parks And Wildlife - Denver, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Denver, CO

About the position

The Division Budget Analyst position within the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is responsible for budgeting, tracking, monitoring, reporting, and managing financial resources assigned to various programs or grants. This role supports the Fiscal, Contract, Compliance and Operations Branch by ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with budgetary guidelines, while also providing fiscal recommendations to management. The position aims to enhance the efficiency of public health interventions and contribute to the overall mission of improving the health of Colorado residents.

Responsibilities

• Budget, track, monitor, report, and manage all financial resources assigned to a branch's program or grant.
• Process and reconcile accounting entries to ensure accuracy in budgets, encumbrances, and expenses.
• Develop skills under guidance from the Fiscal Unit Manager and experienced Budget Analysts.
• Evaluate program needs against current funding levels and advise program management accordingly.
• Assist in achieving service goals and objectives at minimal costs to the Division.
• Support budget analysis for submissions to the Office of State Planning and Budgeting and Joint Budget Committee.

Requirements

• Four years of relevant experience in budget analysis, budget development, and implementation, with exposure to policy development.
• A combination of related education and experience equivalent to four years in budget analysis, budget development, and implementation.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in budget development, management, and analysis.
• Experience working in a government environment.
• Experience with accounting software.
• Experience creating tracking tools and spreadsheets.
• Experience setting up process documents and conducting training.
• Excellent customer service skills with sensitivity to diverse needs.
• Strong time and project management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in teams.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications.

Benefits

• Employee wellness programs and facilities
• Extensive internal professional development opportunities
• Bike to work programs with storage lockers and bike racks
• Distinctive career advancement opportunities
• Flexible retirement benefits including PERA plans and optional 401K
• Medical and dental health plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
• Mentoring program
• Tuition assistance for college-level courses
• Excellent work-life programs including flexible schedules
• Employee resource groups