Analyst, Finance & Banking, Financial Analyst

Agency

Division

Job Classification Title

State Budget Management Analyst I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC19

About Us

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources’ website.

Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

Description of Work

Strengthen the Present. Shape the Future.

This posting is for opportunities for State Budget Management Analyst I’s (SBMA I, NC19) and II’s (SBMA II, NC21) based on business needs. Salary will be set based on level of position.

Recruitment Range: $67,122 - $95,000 Annually for SBMA I’s and $70,478 - $120,000 for SBMA II’s.

Important Note:

This is an Evergreen posting.

The North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) is excited to announce the opportunity to join our team.

As a Budget Execution Analyst, you will:

• Provide technical assistance and guidance to agencies in carrying out their delegated responsibilities related to budget management;
• Monitor and evaluate budget adjustment requests within the framework of the State Budget Act, relevant state and federal legislation, and rules and policies;
• Oversee agency budgets and expenditures to ensure a balanced budget;
• Analyze expenditures and revenues and propose solutions to structural budget shortfalls to ensure that the Governor’s Recommended Base Budget is an accurate plan for the upcoming biennium.
• Demonstrate curiosity and the ability to think critically to make connections that others miss and to use this skill to assist leadership, staff, and agencies to identify and solve problems.
• Work independently with supervision and to exercise discretion, demonstrate integrity, and maintain confidentiality;
• Maintain professionalism and develop strong working relationships while managing tight deadlines and ambiguous situations.

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences

If you possess any of the following skills or qualifications, please include them in your application:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and accounting; budget and program analysis; and strategy and performance management and evaluation
• Demonstrated skills in researching, analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing complex data, identifying findings, and making recommendations utilizing the Microsoft Suite
• Knowledge of how state budgets and legislation are prepared and executed.
• Experience with statewide, capital, and university budgeting practices.

Experience the OSBM Difference:

• Competitive salary and leave.
• Invests in its team through ongoing training and professional development, including participation in statewide and national conferences focused on your career (auditing, budgeting, etc.) and knowledge-sharing.
• Unique leadership and growth opportunities for motivated employees.
• Flexible, hybrid work environment that supports meaningful public service while promoting life-work harmony and the opportunity to enjoy North Carolina’s exceptional quality of life.
• Currently, hybrid positions require onsite work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at our downtown Raleigh, NC office. Employees may work remotely on Mondays and Fridays (optional). Hybrid schedule is subject to change.

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