BUDGET ANALYST Date: Feb 4, 2025 Req ID: 44179 Location: Little Rock, AR, US, 72205 Category: AR DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Anticipated Starting Salary: 45,009.95 Arkansas Department of Health 4815 W Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72205 Position Number: 22106292 County: Pulaski City: Little Rock Posting End Date: 02/14/25 Division of Health Data and Analytics – Administration *CLASSIFIED AS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION* Additional Preferences: Advanced computer program skills preferred. Experience working with Microsoft Office Programs, including Word, preferred. Experience working with the State of Arkansas accounting systems, including AASIS and PBAS preferred. Experience working with the Federal Application System for submitting Federal Grant applications preferred. Knowledge of principles and practices of public health program administration preferred. Hiring Official: B. Johnson Recruitment Contact: Sheila.Smith@arkansas.gov - 501-661-2268 The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans. Position Information Class Code: R021C Grade: GS08 FLSA Status: EXEMPT Salary Range: $45,010.00 - $71,792.00 Summary The Budget Analyst is responsible for providing assistance to assigned agencies in biennial budget preparation and fiscal management. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy. Functions Researches, analyzes, and evaluates agency operations, funding sources, programs, and fiscal records to determine budgetary needs and effects of new programs. Reviews budget requests from agencies to determine completeness, accuracy, compliance with current regulations, and problem areas. Meets with agency directors and/or fiscal personnel to obtain additional information, discuss budgetary needs, and to provide advice on budgetary procedural problems. Evaluates agency requests and makes recommendations to executive and legislative officials and staff based on analysis, justification, and program knowledge. Attends various executive and legislative meetings to respond to technical questions and to clarify information. Participates in drafting legislation and monitors and revises legislation during legislative sessions. Provides technical assistance to agencies concerning a variety of fiscal-related activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Dimensions Occasional overtime required. Limited in-state and out-of-state travel is required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting. Ability to prepare, present, and review oral and written information and reports. Ability to research and analyze programs and fiscal records, determine needs, and make recommendations. Ability to interpret and apply budgetary and fiscal policies and procedures. Minimum Qualifications The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, finance, financial management, general business or a related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE. Licenses Must possess a valid Arkansas drivers license. The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Nearest Major Market:Little Rock