Budget Analyst

Job Description - Budget Analyst )

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Budget Analyst - (  )

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference for human health and the environment? Do you enjoy applying science, logic, and communicating with people to solve everyday problems?

Consider being part of a progressive team of environmental professionals that help prevent pollution of our air, water, and soil. We take on unique challenges that require curiosity, technical expertise, and regulatory understanding.

We are looking for a Budget Analyst to join our team in the Financial Services Bureau supporting the Waste Management & Remediation Division. The Budget Analyst is responsible for preparing various financial reports to ensure the ongoing compliance of financial activities with associated funding regulations and accounting standards. This position assists fiscal leadership with oversight of all accounting and budgeting processes in the agency.

Additionally, this position provides guidance to programs on best practices or procedures related to budgets.

At the Department of Environmental Quality, our ultimate goal istochampion a healthy environment for a thriving Montana. DEQ employees are the heart of our organization. We value the people and invest in their professional growth, promoting a culture of cross-agency collaboration as we find solutions to the environmental challenges we face. DEQ values – leadership, accountability, customer service, efficiency, excellence, and decision making – are fundamental to our work.

Come be a part of the Department of Environmental Quality!

The Budget Analyst position includes a career ladder for professional development and pay progression. This position may be eligible for occasional telework.

Minimum requirements include:

Bachelor's degree with a financial focus in accounting, public administration, business administration or another closely related field.

Five years of experience with budgeting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets and general ledger entries that follow generally accepted accounting principles.

Experience working with databases, spreadsheets and the design and automation of accounting and reporting processes.

Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

In your cover letter, describe how your education, knowledge, and skills have prepared you for this position.

Applications, including supplemental materials such as cover letter or resume, must be submitted through the State of Montana Careers site ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) by the closing date of the announcement.

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.

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

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Regular Schedule :
Full-Time

Standard

Day Job

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Helena Agency :
Department of Environmental Quality Union :
Montana Federation of Public Employees

Jan 2, 2026, 7:00:00 AM Closing Date :
Jan 20, 2026, 6:59:00 AM

Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name :
Tiffany Daley | Contact Email :
Tiffany.

Daley | Contact Phone :  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 tana 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.