Budget Analyst

Job Description: Job Duties Provide oversight and administration of all agency's budgetary functions, including monitoring appropriations status, revenues, and expenditures. Prepare, analyze, and deliver monthly budget and revenue reports to ensure fiscal accountability and compliance. Support contract planning, administration, and processing, including coordination with program and procurement staff. Develops, analyzes, and manages budgets including preparation of annual and new-program budget requests; monitors obligations, fund transfers, and agency financial activity; oversees continuous improvement of inflows and outflows; performs regular review and approval of financial transactions, electronic funds transfer batches, retailer adjustments, and nonsufficient funds reports; and administers debt collection and reporting with the Attorney General's Office (AGO) and General Accounting Office (GAO). Plans, manages, and submits required deliverables for the annual State Budget process, including preparation of budget issues and strategic planning proposals for OSPB submission, presentation, and approval; serves as a primary point of contact; responds to OSPB and JLBC inquiries; and prepares and submits agency requests for Capital Improvement and Building Renewal programs. Support and provide input for the annual financial statements audit; prepare the Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) for the audit and Lottery's annual report. Monitor the status of the annual State Budget process and legislation introduced during the legislative session for impacts to Lottery budget, beneficiary transfers and overall financial impact. Other duties as assigned as related to the position. Tentative start date will be dependent upon interviews conducted, onboarding completed, and the state agency issuing a PO. HireRight must be used for Background Checks and Drug Screenings Local Only Candidates - Resumes must specify the current location of the candidate, all those who do not state current location will not be considered. - AS A REMINDER - Candidates must be local at time of submission, and available for in person interviews within 1 week of the posting close date. Candidates must also be able to start within 2 weeks of an offer being made. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Principles and practices of budgeting procedures and techniques. Data analysis. Analysis and evaluation of organizational spending. Exercising independent judgment. Oral and written communications. Intermediate skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access. Research, analysis, and organization of data. Work independently as well as a collaborative environment. Understand complex budget structures. Interpret Arizona Revised Statutes, state policies and procedures, federal rules, and regulations. Required experience: Data analysis. Analysis and evaluation of organizational spending. Intermediate skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access. Google suite can be an exception as well. Principles and practices of budgeting procedures and techniques. Preferred Skills Accounts Payable Knowledge of the Arizona Procurement Portal & Arizona Budget System Project Description