Budget Analyst​/Senior Budget Analyst

Position Overview

Budget Analyst / Senior Budget Analyst – Planning, Budget and Analysis (PBA) Office, University of Nevada, Reno.

• Conduct budget/accounting review, perform reconciliations, and complete detailed financial analyses.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports and contribute to local and state budget development.
• Monitor assigned budgets throughout the fiscal year to maintain department and fund balances within resource limits.
• Record revenues and expenditures accurately, ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with position management and provide data‑driven insights for planning and decision‑making.
• Develop and balance state appropriated annual operating budgets and non‑appropriated institutional self‑supporting budgets of significant size and complexity.
• Serve as lead or subject‑matter expert on divisional special projects and maintain specialty functions.
• Work independently on highly complex or strategic assignments.

• Budget Analyst – Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years related experience; or Master’s degree plus 1 year related experience. Experience required in budgeting or financial management, including preparation, analysis, and presentation of financial data to management.
• Senior Budget Analyst – Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years related experience; or Master’s degree plus 2 years related experience. Experience required in a large public‑sector environment (e.g., university, state budget office, or similar) with preparation, analysis, and presentation of financial data to senior management and external organizations.

Grade B (Budget Analyst) and Grade C (Senior Budget Analyst). Salary range: $60,000–$102,589. Salary is competitive and commensurate with education, experience, and institutional equity.

• Retirement plan with 19.25% university contribution, matched to employee 100% from first day.
• Health insurance (including dental and vision), long‑term disability, and life insurance.
• Generous paid sick leave.
• Fitness Center membership options for employees and eligible partners.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and support services.

The University of Nevada, Reno is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace and learning environment free of discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles), color, or religion.