Budget & Procurement Analyst

BUDGET AND PROCUREMENT ANALYST

For more than a half-century, the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) has provided retirement, health insurance and long term disability benefits to employees of the state, counties, municipalities, universities, community colleges, school districts and other political entities. We are a top performing benefit plan administrator with a solid reputation and sustainable plan design. Our organizational culture is based on the following principles;
Professionalism, Results, Improvement, Diversity and Excellence. We believe in delivering service with PRIDE. Check out our webpage, www.azasrs.gov, to learn more about the ASRS.

Anticipated salary range $60,000 - $70,000 depending on relevant experience + e
xcellent benefits and work/life balance

Grade 22

Posting closes on Thursday, October 1, 2026

The The Administrative Services Division of the Arizona State Retirement System is seeking a highly skilled professional who possesses strong analytical skills to manage and execute budget and procurement activities. The Budget and Procurement Analyst will assist with the submission of the agency's $300 million annual operating and investment expenditures budget/spending plan to the Governor's Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting(OSPB) and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC).

Additionally, the professional will serve as a lead for the ASRS internal accounting system (ERP/Munis) and the Arizona State accounting system (AZ360), analyze financial data for compliance, and plan and execute the procurement of goods and services for the agency.

• Assist with gathering, compiling, developing, and preparing the final submission of the annual budget request to OSPB and JLBC.
• Record, track, and manipulate data to perform mathematical and financial analysis of investment and historical expenditure data, including projecting future outcomes based on economic assumptions.
• Analyze, prepare, and provide expenditure reports for budget management purposes, projecting anticipated shortfalls or surpluses.
• Serve as one of the agency's lead personnel for the MUNIS/ERP system as well as AZ360 (the Arizona state accounting system).
• Plan and execute the procurement of requested goods and services via MUNIS/ERP, to include the creation and review of requisitions and purchase orders to ensure appropriate source selection and proper documentation.
• Participate in statewide contracting for services the ASRS utilizes, including financial auditing, actuary, benefits consulting, and other products/services, and maintain internal lists of state/agency contracts.
• Review contracts and agreements for compliance with statutes and policies.
• Respond to special project requests from executive and senior management and provide research and analytical support on expenditures and contract commitments.
• Provide technical assistance to the business regarding solicitation development and processes.

The Analyst should have the ability to:

• Understand and accurately apply laws, rules, regulations, and contracts applicable to government budgeting and the procurement process.
• Recommend changes and modifications to existing processes and procedures to improve cost savings or business workflow operations.
• Gather, analyze, and summarize pertinent facts to draw logical conclusions and effectively present complex financial information and recommendations concisely to all levels of staff.
• Comprehend, control, monitor, and analyze financial data using automated systems to ensure access to timely and accurate information.
• Set and work within deadlines to complete assignments; exercise resourcefulness and prioritize tasks to meet multiple demands.
• Build trusted working relationships with internal and external customers to successfully balance customer interests while maintaining a sound legal/fiscal position for the agency.
• Exhibit a high level of professionalism that includes judgment, discretion, self-motivation/direction, and accountability.
• Learn new subject matter quickly and well.

The Analyst should have the following skills:

• Research, analytical, and business mathematics skills to accurately evaluate and report financial data.
• Strong problem solving, project management, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications and automated financial systems.
• Excellent…