Budget Analyst

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. Other duties include developing and implementing fiscal policies and systems, conducting research, and providing 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 Management Supervisor and does not supervise others. Other MDT office locations may be considered. Applications will be reviewed weekly.

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

Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance

• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 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

• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

• Benefits apply on first day of employment

• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

For information on the Montana Department of Transportation's mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field required for all levels.

• Level 1: 1 year of related experience.

• Level 2: 2 years of related experience.

• Level 3: MDT or state budget and fiscal experience.

Alternative combinations of related education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of state accounting and budgeting requirements. Ability to formulate useful recommendations based on analysis of financial transactions.

Required Application Materials:

• 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.

Other Information:

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 406.444.6054.

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