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Budget Analyst
- State of Colorado (Arapahoe County, CO)
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Budget Analyst
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Budget Analyst
Salary
$69,850.00 - $79,375.00 Annually
Location
Arapahoe County, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
GJB-216240 11/2025
Department
Arapahoe Community College
Opening Date
11/18/2025
Closing Date
11/25/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, Colorado, 80120
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Type of Announcement
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.
Department Contact Information
Miranda Wayne Talent Acquisition Partner Human Resources Pronouns: They|Them 303-734-3709 [email protected] arapahoe.edu
+ Description
+ Benefits
Department Information
GJB-216240 11/2025: THIS POSITION IS NON-CLASSIFIED
ACC Careers: Where You Can Move Mountains
Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains sits one of the oldest community colleges in Colorado, Arapahoe Community College. With a rich history of educational excellence, ACC embraces a culture that values diversity, individualized support, and unwavering commitment to student success, without exception.
Description of Job
Job Summary
Arapahoe Community College is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Budget Analyst to support the development, analysis, and administration of the College’s general fund and sponsored program budgets. This position plays a critical role in ensuring budgetary compliance, supporting data-informed decision-making, and fostering financial transparency across academic and administrative units. The analyst will apply accounting principles and state fiscal rules to monitor expenditures, prepare reports, and recommend adjustments aligned with institutional priorities.
All applications must be submitted through our Careers Page (https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/arapahoecc/jobs/5144772/budget-analyst?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs) .
Key Responsibilities:
+ Analyze income and expenditure trends to support forecasting, planning, and budget adjustments.
+ Prepare and maintain budget reports, dashboards, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
+ Provide training and technical assistance on budget development, policy compliance, and system usage.
+ Support the development and presentation of annual, quarterly, and multi-year operating budgets.
+ Collaborate with other departments to align budgetary planning with staffing and student FTE allocations.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Qualifications
+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related fieldORa combination of education and relevant experience. Equivalencies will not count toward the experience below.
+ Two (2) years professional accounting experience with a primary focus on fiscal or budget analysis which may include budget trends, budget forecasting, monitoring budget performance, budget related electronic documentation, budget policy compliance, and budget records documentation in accordance with institution requirements.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
+ Strong understanding of financial management principles and practices in a higher education setting.
+ Experience working within a higher education setting or with Colorado Community College System (CCCS).
+ Familiarity with Banner financial system.
+ Fluency with MS Office Suite.
+ Ability to interpret and apply college policies, state regulations, and sponsor agency guidelines.
Supplemental Information
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted through our Careers Page (https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/arapahoecc/jobs/5144772/budget-analyst?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs) .
All applicants must submit:
+ Resume
+ Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement. Please include any experiences you may have embedding equity and inclusion in your work, see below.
At ACC we seek to hire candidates that demonstrate a commitment to and experience with embedding equity and inclusion into their professional role. Please address this specifically in your cover letter explaining what diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging mean to you and how you may have incorporated these ideas into your current or previous professional responsibilities.
Reach out to us [email protected] you have any questions.
ACC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.
Notice to all Applicants
+ Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review.
+ Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in their application material.
+ Final candidate may be required to submit unofficial transcripts to verify education.
+ Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
+ Arapahoe Community College participates in E-Verify.
+ All ACC employees, except student employees, contribute toColorado PERA (https://www.copera.org/) at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.
+ Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.
Benefits
At ACC, we value and uphold a commitment to a workplace that focuses on employees. Our mission is to provide innovative and responsive educational and economic opportunities in an accessible, inclusive environment that promotes success for students, employees, and the communities we serve. In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including:
+ Strong, flexible retirement benefits includingColorado PERA (https://www.copera.org/) ’s Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. A Supplemental retirement plans are also available including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.
+ Comprehensivehealth benefits (https://cccs.edu/careers/) including medical, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings benefits.
+ Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP (https://cseap.colorado.gov/) ).
+ Generouspaid time off benefits (https://cccs.edu/policies-and-procedures/sp-3-60b-employee-leave/) including up to 15 hours of annual leave and 10 hours of sick leave per month, 10 paid holidays per year, and up to 18 hours for academic and volunteer activities.
+ Tuition assistance (https://cccs.edu/policies-and-procedures/sp-3-60a-employee-benefits/) for employees and their eligible dependents at any community college within the Colorado Community College System or CCCOnline.
+ State employees are eligible to participate inBenefitHub (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/) which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources.
+ Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information about this program can be found on theColorado Division of Human Resources (https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs) website.
+ New hires for full-time positions may be eligible for a relocation assistance benefit if relocating at least 100 miles to work at ACC. Information about this can be found inAP 3-160 (https://www.arapahoe.edu/about-acc/college-business-services/policies-procedures/ap-3-160-travel-and-reallocation-assistance-finalists-and-new-hires) .
CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly atarapahoe.edu (https://www.arapahoe.edu/about-acc/employment-acc)
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Arapahoe Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or during the course of employment contact Angela Johnson, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 797-5715 [email protected].
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