Agency

Division

Job Classification Title
State Budget Management Analyst I (NS)

Position Number

Grade
NC19

Description of Work
Strengthen the Present. Shape the Future.
• Recruitment Range: $67,122 - $95,000 Annually
• Important Note: This is an Evergreen posting

OSBM, as part of the Governor's Office, is excited to announce the opportunity to join our Budget Development section as an Analyst.

You will be joining a collaborative and driven team that partners directly with agency leaders across NC to shape meaningful outcomes. We offer real opportunities for professional growth. OSBM is a premier place to build your career while making a statewide impact.

As a Budget Development Analyst, you will:
• Evaluate agency budget proposals and develop evidence-informed recommendations for the Governor's Recommended Budget.
• Review proposed legislation and advise leadership on fiscal and policy impacts.
• Perform in-depth program and fiscal analysis to identify fiscal and/or administrative issues and challenges and develop effective solutions.
• Monitor and evaluate program performance and identify opportunities to improve program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Demonstrate curiosity and the ability to think critically to make connections that others miss and to use this skill to assist leadership, staff, and agencies to identify and solve problems.
• Work independently with supervision and to exercise discretion, demonstrate integrity, and maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain professionalism and develop strong working relationships with state agencies, legislative staffers, and external stakeholders.
• Work under tight deadlines while managing uncertainty, shifting priorities, and ambiguous situations.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

If you possess any of the following skills or qualifications, please include them in your application:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and accounting; budget and program analysis; and strategy and performance management and evaluation.
• Demonstrated skills in researching, analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing complex data, identifying findings, and making recommendations.
• Knowledge of how state budgets and legislation are prepared and executed.
• Proficiency in organizing and presenting clear oral and written reports using Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook).

Management is requesting that applicants:

Attach a detailed cover letter with their online application:

• Show how you fit the Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences listed above.
• Show how you fit the employment or educational experience relevant to the position.
• Reasons for your interest in working at OSBM.
• Attach a current resume (maximum length 2 pages)
• If you have a master's degree and less than one year of applicable work experience, please list all internships completed.

Experience the Difference with OSBM:

• Competitive salary and leave benefits.
• Is committed to investing in its team through ongoing training and professional development and knowledge-sharing.
• Provides unique leadership and growth opportunities for motivated employees.
• Currently, hybrid positions require onsite work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at our downtown Raleigh, NC office. Employees may work remotely on Mondays and Fridays (optional). Hybrid schedule is subject to change.

OSBM Resources:
• Employee Perks and Benefits: NC OSHR: Benefits
• Total Compensation Calculator: NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator
• Learn more about OSBM: Homepage | NC OSBM
• Learn more about the high impact of Budget Analysts: video

• To receive credit for all your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form.
• Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, on resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit
• For additional information, please refer to state resources on how to land a career

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, public policy or related field from an accredited institution and two (2) years of experience preferably in governmental accounting or budgeting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Recruiter:
Patricia Ann McDermott Garcia

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