Budget Analyst; Remote

Department Information
The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan, helping them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. Our core values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect drive us

Department Information
The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan, helping them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. Our core values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect drive us
The Department’s vision is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please enjoy this brief video !
As part of the State of Colorado, DOR offers a competitive benefits package to permanent employees:

• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical , Dental , and Vision insurance coverage
• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

Description Of Job
The Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to serve as a Budget Analyst II within the Financial Services Division . This role is vital in ensuring that state financial resources are utilized effectively and efficiently while maintaining full compliance with all statutes, fiscal rules, and Department policies .
As a Budget Analyst II, you will be responsible for organizing, interpreting, and reporting financial data for assigned divisions across the Department . You will use your excellent communication skills to relay complex financial information in an understandable way to a variety of audiences . Additionally, you will leverage your proficiency in financial systems and Excel to manage complex spreadsheets and models when gathering, organizing, and analyzing critical financial data .

If you are looking for a career opportunity to support the fiscal integrity of the State of Colorado, this position is for you!
What You’ll Do

• Develop, analyze, and monitor personal services, operating, and program-specific expenditure budgets for assigned divisions to ensure fiscal health .
• Regularly pull financial data from the CORE system to balance year-to-date actual expenditures and revenues against divisional reports .
• Reconcile payroll reports to track the status of staffing plans, vacancy rates, and year-to-date growth or slippage .
• Gather internal and external data to create three- to five-year forecasts for revenues, fees, and cash fund balances .
• Collaborate with division leadership to create annual budget planning documents and financial models that align with strategic goals .
• Compare actual financial results against forecasts to identify, investigate, and explain significant variances .
• Assist in the production and validation of budget change requests, including decision items, supplemental requests, and budget amendments .
• Update and maintain complex financial models to project monthly, quarterly, and annual costs based on historical trends .
• Work with various business units to provide timely budget approval for invoices and requisitions while ensuring compliance with fiscal rules .
• Conduct rapid-response, non-standard financial analysis to answer unanticipated business questions from division directors or the Budget Manager .

Residency Requirement


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This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
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