Budget Analyst III

Budget Analyst III (NS)

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

The Senior Budget Analyst position plays a crucial role in developing and managing the budget for large and complex state agencies. This role requires conducting in-depth financial analysis, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The analyst will provide expert consultation and technical assistance, helping agency leadership make data-driven decisions. Responsibilities include forecasting financial needs and advising on budget adjustments. The position requires a high degree of independence in planning and executing tasks, as well as frequent collaboration with top government officials and legislative bodies. This role demands advanced analytical skills to assess public needs, compare alternative policy costs, and interpret legislative intent. The analyst will be responsible for evaluating financial data, identifying trends, and ensuring that program budgets align with overarching fiscal policies. A strong foundation in government budgeting, policy analysis, and financial modeling is essential. The Senior Budget Analyst must also maintain strong relationships with agency leadership, legislators, and other key stakeholders to ensure informed decision-making.

Key Duties Include:

• Conduct detailed financial analysis and forecasting to support budget development and execution.
• Review and interpret policy changes and financial regulations to determine fiscal impact.
• Monitor spending across assigned divisions and ensure alignment with budgetary constraints.
• Analyze historical expenditures, cost trends, to support decision-making.
• Prepare and present financial recommendations to agency leadership, legislators, and budget commissions.
• Assist with the development and review of multi-year budget plans and financial strategies.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal financial policies, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Identify risks and financial challenges, proposing corrective measures as needed.
• Collaborate with government officials and advisory committees on budget-related matters.
• Utilize financial software and data management tools to analyze and present financial information.

Salary Grade Range: $ 63,927.00 - $ 111,871.00

Recruitment Range: $ 61,545.00 - $ 107,703.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Extensive experience conducting financial or budget analysis, including evaluating expenditures, forecasting trends, and assessing fiscal impact.
• Proven intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated experience using statistical methods and quantitative analysis in financial decision-making and reporting preferably in a public or governmental settings
• Experience with data query/data management tools (Access, SQ, Business Objects)

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds.

This Role Is Eligible To Be Hybrid And Requires Onsite Reporting Located Within Raleigh, NC

About the Division of Budget and Analysis:

The Division of Budget and Analysis provides leadership and support to department and division management by (1) developing, executing and modifying the Department's operating budget; (2) researching and analyzing issues that impact the Department's budgets, plans and programs; and (3) developing innovative solutions to challenging problems.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website for State Benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS:

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Application Process

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.
• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Veterans' and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

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Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See