• Budget Analyst

    State of Arkansas (Little Rock, AR)


    BUDGET ANALYST

    Date: Apr 17, 2025

     

    Req ID: 42040

    Location:

    Little Rock, AR, US, 72205

     

    Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES

     

    Anticipated Starting Salary: $45,010.00

     

    Position Number: [[44071078]]

     

    County: [[Pulaski]]

     

    Posting End Date: [[12/31/9999]]

     

    Anticipated Starting Salary: [[$45,010]]

     

    [[Finance]]

     

    Reviews budget requests to determine completeness, accuracy, compliance with current regulations, and problem areas. Researches, analyzes, and evaluates agency operations, funding sources, programs, and fiscal records to determine budgetary needs and effects of new programs.

     

    + Proficiency in creating, managing, and monitoring budgets.

    + Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

     

    The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

    Position Information

    Class Code: R021C

     

    Grade: GS08

     

    FLSA Status: EXEMPT

     

    Salary Range: $45,010.00 - $71,792.00

    Summary

    The Budget Analyst is responsible for providing assistance to assigned agencies in biennial budget preparation and fiscal management. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

     

    Functions

     

    Researches, analyzes, and evaluates agency operations, funding sources, programs, and fiscal records to determine budgetary needs and effects of new programs. Reviews budget requests from agencies to determine completeness, accuracy, compliance with current regulations, and problem areas. Meets with agency directors and/or fiscal personnel to obtain additional information, discuss budgetary needs, and to provide advice on budgetary procedural problems. Evaluates agency requests and makes recommendations to executive and legislative officials and staff based on analysis, justification, and program knowledge. Attends various executive and legislative meetings to respond to technical questions and to clarify information. Participates in drafting legislation and monitors and revises legislation during legislative sessions. Provides technical assistance to agencies concerning a variety of fiscal-related activities. Performs other duties as assigned.

     

    Dimensions

     

    Occasional overtime required. Limited in-state and out-of-state travel is required.

     

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

     

    Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting. Ability to prepare, present, and review oral and written information and reports. Ability to research and analyze programs and fiscal records, determine needs, and make recommendations. Ability to interpret and apply budgetary and fiscal policies and procedures.

    Minimum Qualifications

    The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, finance, financial management, general business or a related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

     

    Licenses

     

    Must possess a valid Arkansas drivers license.

     

    The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

     

    Nearest Major Market:Little Rock