Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Senior Budget Analyst to provide advanced budget and financial analysis support for information technology projects and fiscal operations. The role oversees budget development, allotments, fiscal estimates, compliance, financial controls, legislative submissions, and strategic reporting while collaborating with program, technology, accounting, legislative, and agency staff.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate agency-wide budget initiatives, consolidating IT-related funding, services, and fiscal resources
- Ensure that budget requests reflect the policy direction and decisions of executive policy makers
- Develop expert-level fiscal estimates and comprehensive cost-benefit analyses for proposed departmental initiatives, OFM priorities, legislative proposals, policy changes, program enhancements, and changes in federal laws and regulations
- Consult with program staff, division directors, WaTech, and program administrators regarding budget preparation and revision, allotment preparation and amendment, fiscal impact analysis, and fiscal status
- Ensure that budget development in assigned areas is complete and meets all requirements, including internal and external due dates
- Coordinate and respond to questions from OFM, legislative, and other state agencies regarding budget submittals
- Collaborate with program and IT staff as necessary on all budget related work assignments and requests for information and serve as a point of contact for agency-wide Information Technology consolidation efforts
- Collaborate with other senior budget analysts on the Central Budget Office team which includes providing appropriate training and analytical tools
- Coordinate and develop agency-wide fiscal analyses, budget reports, and financial planning documents to support strategic planning, budget monitoring, and executive reporting
- Research, analyze, prepare, and present complex fiscal and budget information
- Provide fiscal oversight of Information Technology projects and maintain strong working relationships with WaTech, project teams, and other agencies
- Train and coordinate with program staff on requirements, the collection of data from programs, reviewing data for accuracy and completeness, resolving issues, compiling data, creation of allotments, researching and being up to date in understanding IT oversight requirements
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Budget, Business, Information Technology, Public Administration, or closely allied field. AND Five years of experience in public budgeting or program analysis, with at least three years of experience in information technology budget process, and/or Washington State legislative process, including the development and submittal of agency budget requests and bill analysis and fiscal note preparation
- Equivalent relevant professional experience may substitute for formal education requirements
- The incumbent should be familiar with budgeting, information technology processes, and the legislative process in Washington State
- They must demonstrate the ability to coordinate with a diverse group of individuals in a professional environment
- Additionally, the incumbent should be able to quickly learn new subject matter and identify the necessary steps to successfully complete assignments
- Ability to perform complex fiscal analyses and develop estimates of the fiscal impacts of proposed changes to programs and operations. Ability to analyze data, identify trends, assess gaps, and evaluate areas of financial risk
- Ability to effectively communicate complex data management systems, financial management principles, and fiscal practices to diverse audiences
- Apply strong decision-making skills to analyze budget issues, facilitate collaborative problem-solving, and advise supervisors and senior management on effective fiscal solutions
- Demonstrate strong customer service by understanding and responding to the objectives, priorities, and needs of management and program teams
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills by building positive working relationships, collaborating effectively with diverse teams, and contributing to team morale and productivity
- Apply effective planning and organizational strategies to prioritize assignments, manage workloads, and ensure timely completion of tasks aligned with organizational goals
- Demonstrate strong project management skills by ensuring the quality and timeliness of deliverables, resolving challenges, and achieving results while managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing demands in a fast-paced environment
- Build and maintain cooperative relationships with agency partners, stakeholders, and interested parties while supporting budget priorities and organizational objectives
- Apply comprehensive knowledge of federal and Washington State regulations and requirements to ensure budget activities, fiscal analyses, and assigned program areas remain compliant with applicable guidelines
- Demonstrate technical proficiency in budgeting and governmental accounting principles by analyzing policy changes, assessing fiscal impacts, and developing accurate financial recommendations to support decision-making
- Possess experience managing Information Technology projects, allotments, cost allocation methodologies, and budget accountability processes
- Understand the budget and financial systems and processes used by DSHS, OFM and the legislature. Must be able to use existing personal computer technology applications (e.g., Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint)
- A master's degree in accounting, finance, budget, business, information technology, or a closely allied field is preferred
- A high-level working knowledge of Department budget structure and processes, financial and budget systems, knowledge of DSHS programs, knowledge of OFM budget processes and requirements
- Experience interacting and working with legislative and OFM staff. Experience working with complex information technology projects
Benefits
- Flexible hybrid remote work; employees can be based anywhere in Washington State.
- Medical insurance, including vision, for employees and their families.
- Dental insurance for employees and their families.
- Basic life insurance for employees and their families.
- Multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums and statewide coverage.
- Medical flexible spending account (FSA) with tax-deferred dollars for health care expenses.
- Long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
- Washington Wellness workplace wellness programs.
- Dependent care assistance allowing employees to save pre-tax dollars for child or elder care expenses.
- Auto, boat, home, and renter insurance available through payroll deduction.
- Washington State Employee Assistance Program.
- Membership in the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
- Option for new employees to participate in one of two employer-contributed retirement programs.
- Deferred Compensation Program (DCP), with pre-tax salary deferrals and multiple investment options.
- Coverage under federal Social Security and Medicare systems, with equal contributions from the state and employee.
- Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for qualifying government or not-for-profit employees.
- Paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year for full-time and part-time employees.
- Additional personal leave day(s) may be available to employees who are members of certain unions, subject to applicable collective bargaining agreements.
- Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month, subject to the stated pay-status conditions.
- Vacation leave accrual for full-time employees at rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 or the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
- Up to 21 days of paid military leave per year.
- Five days of paid bereavement leave for most employees experiencing the death of a family or household member or loss of pregnancy.
- Leave sharing.
- Parental leave.
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave.
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