Budget Analyst

Department Overview

The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) creates a positive business climate that encourages dynamic economic development and sustainable job growth. We advance the state’s economy through financial and technical programs under the leadership of the Governor and Executive Director.

This position offers full-time employment as an exempt, at-will State of Colorado Employee. The duration of the position is contingent on funding availability.

NOTE: This posting is open only to individuals on a promotional list of the listed department. Applications from individuals not on the department promotional list will not be accepted.

• Develop broad expertise into OEDIT’s budgets, operations, and statutes.
• Review OEDIT’s budget requests and make recommendations to the CFO and BD, based on justified programmatic necessity and alignment with Governor's priorities.
• Assist with drafting the office’s annual and supplemental budget submissions to the General Assembly.
• Accurately track the office’s budget requests and appropriations using existing systems and spreadsheets.
• Counsel departments in drafting requests for new or augmented funding.
• Respond to questions from OSPB, Governor’s Office leadership, legislators and legislative staff about the office’s budgets and operations as assigned by the Budget Director.
• Monitor and provide written summaries of JBC meetings/hearings and other legislative meetings/hearings.
• Review and track bills with potential workload or fiscal impacts to the Office.
• Assist with fiscal impact analysis of bills using existing systems and spreadsheets.
• Assist with the implementation of bills with fiscal impact.
• Produce and review budget-to-actuals reports for OEDIT.
• Lead regular finance check-in meetings with OEDIT divisions.
• Develop a deep understanding of assigned divisions’ funding streams, activities, and business needs.
• Counsel the office and its departments on addressing programmatic needs through available funds.
• Enforce budgetary controls as mandated by the State Controller and identify budgetary issues that may violate controls.
• Coordinate with accounting and program staff to resolve accounting errors and budget issues.
• Track interagency agreement and grant budgets, revenue, and expenditures to assist divisions and program staff with proper management of agreements.
• Counsel program staff on appropriate use of interagency agreement and grant funds.
• Use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and scheduling software for correspondence, plans, reports, schedules, and other documents.
• Provide continuous effort to improve operations, streamline processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.
• Participate in project teams, conferences, and workshops as required.
• Perform other duties as requested and required.

• Minimum 2 years of related work experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field (educational experience may be substituted).

Salary Range: $63,000 - $73,000 annually. The position is non‑classified but includes the same benefits as other state employees, including retirement, insurance, and other standard benefits. Employment is at‑will.

• Annual leave accrued  hours per month.
• Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours per month.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Medical plans – choice of Cigna or Kaiser; several plan options with significant state contribution toward premium.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• State‑paid life insurance policy of $50,000.
• Choice of two retirement plans with generous state contribution.
• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans for additional retirement savings.
• State‑paid short‑term disability coverage.
• Additional optional life and disability plans.
• Access to the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program.
• Membership opportunity with the Credit Union of Colorado.
• RTD Eco Pass transit benefit.
• Training and professional development.

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We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans).

The Office of the Governor will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Contact the ADAAA Staffing Coordinator, Director of Human Resources, at  for assistance.

Submit an application detailing background and experience aligned to the required qualifications.