Budget Analyst

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• Job Posting closes: Open until filled.

Department of Administration, Office of Financial Management

https://admin.ks.gov/offices/financial-management

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone

• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

• Full/Part-time: Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary: Regular

• Work Schedule: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $52,500.00 - $59,850.00

Note: Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits:

• First day of employment coverage under the State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) for medical and prescription drug coverage and dental plan.

• Additional voluntary options including vision, hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness insurance plans and flexible spending accounts.

• SEHP members and their covered family members have access to the HealthQuest Health Center at 9th and Kansas Avenue in Topeka for in person and virtual health care services.

• Sick & Vacation leave

• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

• Employee discounts with the STAR Program

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Budget Analyst

The Office of Financial Management (OFM) under the Department of Administration (DofA) is comprised of the following teams: DofA Budget Team, Fiscal Services Team, and the State Agency Service Center Team.

The Budget Analyst has the responsibility to plan and oversee the fiscal management for the offices under the DofA by using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and information from the Division of the Budget, federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures. The position is responsible for the analysis and recommendations for the financial operations, salary estimates, and financial reporting.

Duties and responsibilities consist of:

• Assist in the annual budget process for all offices under the DofA; including but not limited to preparing budget documents, attending budget meetings, and entering data into budget database.

• Analyze accounting entries regularly for all offices under the DofA, confirming that all transactions follow accounting rules.

• Regularly review fund balances to provide feedback as requested by DofA offices.

• Serve as a backup to the Management Systems Analyst.

• Compile data to submit reports for the annual Statewide Cost Allocation Plan (SWCAP).

• Compile and analyze data to develop various rates for the Budget Cost Indices to be published in the annual Budget Instructions.

• Additional duties as required by the Office of Financial Management leadership team.

In addition to the State of Kansas employment benefits, OFM offers the following:

• Option for a hybrid work schedule (2 days remote/3 days in-office) upon meeting telework program requirements

• Flex-time work schedule

• Professional development opportunities

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years of experience in collecting and analyzing budget and financial data. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Kim Warren

• Email: dofapersonnel@ks.gov

• Mailing Address: Department of Administration Personnel Office, 900 SW Jackson, Room 401-N, Topeka, KS 66612

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

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