Budget Analyst

Job Description

Position Title:

Budget Analyst )

The Montana Department of Transportation MDT is recruiting for a Budget Analyst. This position is responsible for conducting budget development, implementation and monitoring tasks, as well as providing financial and program analyses and reporting for multiple programs within the department. Responsible for developing and implementing fiscal policies and systems, rate development, position management and conducting research. Provide professional financial assistance and reporting to other budget analysts, program management, and accounting staff for budgetary functions and related activities.

This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. This position reports to the State Appropriations Section Supervisor and does not supervise others.

For a full job description, please contact Alycia Gereg at agereg.

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
• Access to Montana Health Centers, low‑cost clinics for state employees and their families
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Benefits apply on first day of employment
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.

A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.

Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.”

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field required for all levels.
  * Alternative combinations of related experience and education may be considered. Such as 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Level 1: 1 year of related experience.
• Level 2: 2 years of related experience in accounting, budgeting, or a related field.

• Knowledge of state accounting and budgeting requirements.
• Ability to formulate recommendations based on analysis of financial transactions.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with a variety of internal programs and internal customers.

The successful candidate must pass a name-based background investigation as a condition of employment.

This position is being posted in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant, the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicants will have preference.

The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at .

The Montana Department of Transportation is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury‑free workplace.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally, sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana. MDT is not enrolled in E‑Verify and is unable to hire F‑1 STEM OPT visa candidates.

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be…