Budget Management Analyst at Office of Budget and Management

Most positions offer flexibility of a hybrid schedule that combines working from home with regular in-office work. In-person work requirements may change for training, meetings, and other operational needs.

At the Ohio Office of Budget and Management, it is our mission to provide policy analysis, fiscal research and financial management services to the Governor and agencies of state government, helping to ensure the proper and responsible use of state resources.

As a cabinet-level agency within the executive branch of state government, OBM develops, coordinates and monitors the individual budgets of state agencies and reviews all financial transactions made with public funds.

The Ohio Office of Budget and Management (OBM) is the fiscal backbone of the State of Ohio enterprise. OBM works with the Governor and every state agency in providing policy analysis, fiscal research, and financial management services. We help state agencies shape Ohio’s future by ensuring the proper and responsible use of state resources!

This is a unique position in state government that combines public policy with public finance. Budget Management Analysts (BMAs) maintain a portfolio of state agencies, boards or commissions. BMAs review agency budget and policy requests and make recommendations to OBM leadership and to members of the Governor’s office in developing the state’s $70+ billion budget. This position also includes monitoring the day-to-day finances of their assigned state agencies, working with the State Controlling Board, researching public policy, and oral and written presentations.

The BMA position provides for steady career advancement and has served as the entry point for many leaders in Ohio state government.

• Be an effective communicator, both orally and written
• Appear confident in making recommendations in group settings with executive level staff
• Possess the ability to think critically to draw valid impact/outcomes for new programs or identify creative funding solutions
• Have an ability to work independently while meeting team goals and needs

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website!

• 36 months training or 36 months experience in public budgeting or finance.
• Completion of undergraduate major core program in public or business administration, public policy, finance, economics, resource management or related area; 12 months work experience in public budgeting or finance.
• Completion of graduate major core program in public or business administration, public policy, finance, economics, resource management or related area.
• 12 months as Budget/Management Analyst 1, 63221.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

• Accounting and Finance

• Consultation
• Collaboration
• Attention to Detail
• Decision Making

EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS: Official educational transcripts are required for all post‑high‑school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript if selected for an interview.

REFERENCES: All external applicants that are selected for an interview will be required to provide at least three professional references at the time of the interview.

BACKGROUND CHECKS: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.