Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM): Our mission is to implement federal and state regulations to protect human health and the environment while allowing the environmentally sound operations of industrial, agricultural, commercial, and governmental activities vital to a prosperous economy. We issue air, water, and solid and hazardous waste permits that restrict discharges to environmentally safe levels. Staff members inspect and monitor regulated entities; provide compliance and technical assistance; monitor and assess air, land, and water quality; use enforcement actions as necessary to ensure compliance; and respond to incidents involving spills to soil or waters of the state.

Role Overview: The Budget Analyst will be responsible for functions as a senior level budget program analyst for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. The Budget Analyst will monitor, track, and maintain complex budgets and funds for multiple programs. The Budget Analyst will provide prior, current and future year operating budget and expenditure information, serve as a budget resource and coordinate the development of budgets.

Salary: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience.

A Day in the Life: The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Analyze and research activities as they relate to state and federal funding within assigned divisions, ensuring that all regulations and guidelines pertaining to the expenditure/revenue transactions are applied to and reconciled in the Agency's Accounting system to the State's Official Book of Record maintained by the Auditor of State and the Encompass Financials System.
• Monitor and analyze short and long-term personnel costs through various statistical and quantitative methods.
• Prepare and manage annual and biennial budgets.
• Formulate and recommend changes to current operating program, budget policies, work flow and practices to assist in guiding the Agency to the most efficient use of operating funds.
• Evaluate and complete division requests for transfer between operating accounts.
• Prepare and process Request for Federal Reimbursements (draws) for assigned grants according to federal and state guidelines and verifies accuracy of grant financials supporting the draw.
• Coordinate and provide training to agency program and finance managers to develop and monitor budget as needed.
• Answer non-routine requests for information on policy interpretation.
• Serve as Encompass module expert to manage Contract, Executive Document Summaries, and Purchases within Program area assigned, ensuring that budget spending plans are maintained within acceptable levels.
• Serve as liaison with OMB, SBA, and other various state funding agencies.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time. This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success: Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Broad knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Extensive knowledge of state and federal social service program accounting, budgeting, and applicable laws, policies and procedures.
• Broad knowledge and ability to use automated financial and accounting reporting system, PeopleSoft Financials.
• Extensive knowledge of the agency mission, programs, and administrative policies.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Advanced computer skills in Excel, Access, Encompass and Hyperion.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to conduct research, draw logical conclusions, prepare technical reports, and make recommendations.
• Ability to formulate sound recommendations and make appropriate decisions with consideration of potential impact on operations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management.
• Ability to take initiative and exercise leadership in recommending overall budgetary and performance improvements to division decision makers.
• Ability to solve complex accounting and auditing problems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

A degree is not required. However, at least 8 years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, or related experience, including a year of supervisory experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered. Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.