Budget Analyst (-059

State of Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services

and the job listing Expires on August 31, 2026

Full-Time Job Accounting, Data Analytics, Economics & Finance

The Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is seeking an individual to work in public service as a Budget Analyst in the Office of Financial and Administrative Services. This position is an opportunity to build a lifelong career doing work that truly matters – helping to protect consumers and maintain public confidence in Michigan’s insurance and financial services industries.

The right candidate will have a significant role in the Office of Financial and Administrative Services as a Budget Analyst for budget and financial reporting.

As part of a collaborative team, you will help ensure that all budget and financial reports are accurate and compliant with state and federal requirements.

Responsibilities include assisting with budget development, monitoring development schedules, preparing required reports, and tracking relevant legislation. You will also support efforts to review and improve processes that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

• The drive to serve the people of the State of Michigan and make a difference in an important role that supports Michigan individuals and businesses.
• The ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-tech environment while demonstrating sound professional judgement and decision-making.
• A curious and analytical mind capable of analyzing complex statutes, policy forms, and converting this information into an easy to understand, consumer friendly format.
• The ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing.
• The desire to work closely with colleagues and management to solve problems.
• The ability to work well both independently and within a team.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and analyzing budget and financial data.

Other job features:

• DIFS is looking for a team member who has an interest in helping others, who wants to learn and grow as a professional, and who wants to enjoy all the exciting things life in Michigan has to offer.
• This position provides competitive pay, retirement, health, vision, and dental benefits.

The “Salary” listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry 9 level through the maximum rate at the experienced P11 level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine the level for which they qualify.

DIFS is a Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly Employer, committed to recruiting, training, and retaining veterans and their spouses.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. Any applicant that is suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.

Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major with at least 12 semester (18 term) credits in one or acombination of the following: accounting, finance, or economics.

Financial Analyst 9
No specific type or amount is required.

Financial Analyst 10
One year of professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, equivalent to a Financial Analyst 9.

Financial Analyst P11
Two years of professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, equivalent to a Financial Analyst, including one year equivalent to a Financial Analyst 10.

College credits may be substituted on a proportional basis (one year of college education may substitute for one quarter of the required experience) for up to one half of the required experience.