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State of Alaska · 1 day ago

Budget Analyst 1/2

Juneau, AK

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$5,163/mo - $5,950/mo

1+ years exp

The State of Alaska is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the department’s operating and capital budgets throughout the budget cycle. The role involves monitoring spending, preparing reports, and providing data-driven responses to management inquiries.

ElectronicsGovernmentSecurity

No H1B

Responsibilities

Supporting operating and capital budgets throughout the fiscal year

Monitoring spending and funding sources to maintain accurate financial records

Coordinating budget submissions and related documentation

Preparing clear financial, performance, and legislative reports

Processing budget actions in IRIS, including position changes and amendments

Providing data-driven responses to management and legislative inquiries

Qualification

Budget AdministrationFinancial AnalysisAnalytical ThinkingOralWritten CommunicationAccountability

Required

This position is open to Alaska Residents only

Two years of technical level experience in accounting, budget, finance, or similar field

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, statistics, or a closely related field will substitute for the required experience

One year of entry professional level experience analyzing and reviewing budgetary data and information; preparing analysis, reports, and recommendations on budgetary information; and utilizing electronic information management systems

Two years of entry level professional experience in accounting or auditing; financial management, budget analysis, management, or projection/forecasting; budget legislation or policy analysis; or economic or management analysis and projection

Cover letter must be in standard business format and must not exceed one page in length

At time of interview, please be prepared to provide: List of three (3) professional references, including current daytime phone numbers

College transcripts (if using education to meet the minimum qualifications)

Copies of your three (3) most recent performance evaluations

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time

Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met

Preferred

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary

Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules

Budget Administration: Knowledge of the principles and practices of budget administration and analysis; including preparing, justifying, reporting on, and executing the budget; and the relations among program, budget, accounting, and reporting systems

Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately

Financial Analysis: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling to interpret quantitative and qualitative data; includes data modeling, earned value management, and evaluating key financial indicators, trends, and historical data