Budget Manager II

Budget Manager II (NS) Agency: NC State Highway Patrol Division Position Number: 60087007 Grade: NC23 Location: 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27610 About the Agency The North Carolina State Highway Patrol’s primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers covering nearly 80,000 miles of state roadways and enforces traffic laws, guides traffic during emergencies, and responds to security threats. Description of Work The Fiscal Unit seeks a Budget Manager II to serve as the Section Lead for the Agency budget management section. The position provides strategic leadership and oversight for the department’s budget planning, fiscal management, and administration of approximately $260million, including the Agency’s annual operating budget. Key Responsibilities Leads and develops a professional budget analyst team. Directs statewide budget development and management processes. Ensures compliance with state and federal requirements. Provides fiscal analysis, forecasting, and advisory services to the SHP Chief Financial Officer and senior leadership. Manages communication with internal and external stakeholders including OSBM and the Fiscal Research Division. Ensures systems, structures, tools, and policies support effective, transparent, and compliant budgeting practices. Oversees quantitative financial modeling and data analysis. Leads cross‑functional initiatives to mitigate financial risks, resolve fiscal issues, and support agency operations. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related discipline from a properly accredited institution. Four years of progressive related experience, with at least three years supervisory in nature, or the equivalent combination of training and experience. Thorough knowledge of state and federal budgeting principles, processes, and requirements. Strong analytical skills including fiscal modeling, forecasting, and interpretation of complex financial data. Ability to manage statewide budget development, execution, and compliance functions. Proficiency in financial systems, data tools, and reporting technologies used in state budgeting. Strong leadership and supervisory skills to develop, coach, and evaluate professional staff. Ability to manage complex and time‑sensitive budgeting cycles and legislative processes. Excellent communication skills for coordination with Oklahoma State Budget Office, Fiscal Research, internal leadership, and other stakeholders. Position and Physical Requirements Typical work schedule: Monday‑Friday; 8:00am‑5:00pm. Qualified applicants must undergo and successfully pass a Criminal Background Investigation and Drug Screening Test. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The State provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities, known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr NC State Highway Patrol