Budget Analyst

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources protects, enhances, preserves, and wisely uses natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education.

The position serves as the DNR's Capital and PM Analyst. Knowledge of project costing, People Soft Financials and Facility Management or project estimating are critical skills. Grants Management and reporting will be required.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Conduct budget analysis and advise division leaders on the fiscal matters regarding their operating, dedicated, and federal funds.
• Prepare and manage annual and biennial budgets.
• Prepare and process Request for Federal Funds (draws) for assigned grants according to federal and state guidelines and verify the accuracy of grant financials supporting the draw.
• Prepare and research activities as they relate to state and federal funding within assigned divisions, ensuring that all regulations and guidelines pertaining to the expenditure/revenue transactions are applied to and reconciled in the Agency’s Accounting system to the State's Official Book of Record maintained by the Auditor of State and the Encompass Financials System.
• Prepare and analyze a variety of state and federal financial status reports related to assigned divisions.
• Work with Encompass module for assigned divisions by investigating and resolving budget errors related to state and federal funding, e-procurement, project costing, funding sources, and other financial transactions.
• Serve as a liaison between division staff and financial representatives regarding state and federal issues.
• Meet and confer with division leaders and program managers to resolve problems and coordinate services.
• Field questions and respond to information requests from internal customers as well as other state agencies regarding assigned funds and grant projects.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Broad knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Extensive knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of federal grants, governmental accounting, budgeting, auditing, and problem-solving.
• Experience with analyzing fiscal trends, isolating and understanding variances, projecting expenditures and revenues accurately, and adjusting budgets to address shortfalls and optimize fiscal resources.
• Extensive knowledge of the agency mission, programs, and administrative policies.
• Advanced computer skills in Excel, Access, Encompass, and Hyperion.
• Ability to solve complex accounting and auditing problems.

A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 7+ years of accounting, auditing, financial analysis, or related experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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