Budget Analyst jobs in Montana

The Budget Analyst position at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is part of an integrated team that helps support critical fish, wildlife and recreation management efforts around the state. The work of the budget bureau is critical what makes Montana, Montana – clean rivers, access to amazing hunting and fishing opportunities, abundant wildlife species, intact ecosystems, and amazing recreational opportunities. Sure this job is about supporting the budget and financial functions of FWP, but without this work, the critical resource management efforts can never happen. At FWP when we say, “The Outside is in us all,” it’s not just a slogan. We live it everyday.

The Budget Analyst position supports budget and financial functions for all funding sources within the department. This position prepares and analyzes budget and financial reports to maintain expenditure controls, and provides advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, financial allocation, and budget preparation and monitoring. This position also analyzes department wide revenues, expenses, appropriations, future budget requests and legislative status during sessions. One of the positions supports the Parks and Outdoor Recreation Division and one supports Administration and Technical Services Bureaus at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. 

Job Duties:

Typical Budget Duties Include:

·    -Establish and maintain task profiles, task groups, speeds charts and translate trees

·    -Process budget change documents

·    -Establish and monitor standard budgets

·    -Complete monthly budget status reports

·    -Monitor personal services expenditures and vacancy savings

·   - Review expenditures to ensure appropriateness

·    -Review, track and verify grants and contracts

·    -Reconcile FTE

·    -Revenue and expenditure projections

·   -Assist with the Executive Planning Process

·    -Review contracts and renewals for all grants assigned to ensure proper financial compliance

·    -Monitor appropriations and fund balances

·    -Conduct research, analysis and writing of legislative fiscal notes

·    -Enter and reconcile legislative requests in IBARS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·    -Knowledge of budget principles

·   -Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

·    -Knowledge of State and Federal rules and regulations

·    -Excellent organizational skills

·    -Excellent time management skills

·    -Excellent problem solving and recognition skills

·    -Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

·      -Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

·    -Ability to operate personal computer and general office software such as excel, word and email

Qualifications:

·       Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, math or a closely related field

·       Three years of progressively responsible budget and accounting experience

·       Other combination of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case by case basis

·    Experience with legislative budgeting and state government is preferred

·    Experience with SABHRS and IBARS is preferred

Please remember to attach the required documents Cover Letter and Resume listed in this announcement. Applications missing the requested documents will be considered incomplete and may not progress further in the process. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The State Application is not a substitute for a Resume. This position closes at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on May 19, 2024. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site. 

Special Information:

Identity of applicants who become finalists may be released to the public if the Department deems it necessary.  Employees who exceed 1,040 hours in a calendar year are also provided health, dental and life insurance. Other benefits include retirement, paid vacation, sick and holidays.   This position may be covered by a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association).  

A successful applicant will be subject to a background investigation.  Women and minorities are under-represented in this job category and are encouraged to apply.

Applicant Pool Statement:  If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Training Assignment:  This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $ 34.05 - 34.05  Hourly

Telework Eligibility:  Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)

Benefits Package Eligibility:  Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

 Number of Openings:  2

Employee Status:  Regular

Schedule:  Full-Time

Job Type:  Standard

Shift:  Day Job

Travel:  Yes, 10 % of the Time

Primary Location:  Helena

 Agency:  Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks

Union:  000 - None

 Posting Date:  May 3, 2024, 1:55:23 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone):  May 19, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

Required Application Materials:  Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name:  Stacy Purdom  |  Contact Email:  fwpemp@mt.gov  |  Contact Phone:  406-444-5670

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.