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State of Montana · 12 hours ago

Budget Analyst 2

Helena, MT

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$34.35/hr - $34.35/hr

2+ years exp

The State of Montana's Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is seeking a Budget Analyst 2 to manage budgetary and financial processes within the Child Support Services Division. This role involves leading compliance with financial policies and requires expertise in revenue forecasting and cash management.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Leading, developing, and ensuring compliance with all budgetary and financial processes, policies, and procedures related to state appropriations, federal matching funds, and federal grant awards

Expertise in revenue forecasting and cash management

Working knowledge of federal funding programs associated with CSSD’s IV-D program, including foster care, Social Security, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Qualification

Budget monitoringFederal funding knowledgeFinancial analysisGAAP principlesSpreadsheet developmentAnalytical skillsCustomer serviceOrganizational skillsOral communicationWritten communicationProblem-solvingRelationship building

Required

Knowledge of contract and budget monitoring, as well as the principles and practices of public administration, including organizational analysis and the principles and practices of governmental accounting (GAAP)

Ability to understand budgets and related program information. Expertise and knowledge of federal and state regulations governing IV-D services

Strong organizational, budgeting, accounting, oral and written communications, and analytical skills

Efficient operation of a personal computer, developing and maintaining complex financial spreadsheets and databases

Ability to learn quickly and independently

Creative problem-solving ability with a high degree of self-motivation and flexibility. Ability to proactively recognize and solve problems

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships

Bachelor's degree in economics, accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field

Two years of professional financial experience