Budget Analyst - Remote/Hybrid

Department Information

Please Note: The employment list from this posting will be used to fill other similarly situated positions in this class.

About the Colorado Department of State Treasury
The Colorado State Treasury is the constitutional custodian of the public's funds. The Treasury has to manage and account for tax dollars from when they are received until they are disbursed. The treasury staff is committed to safeguarding and managing the people's monies with the same diligence and care as they do their own.

Vision
The Colorado State Treasury staff will continually strive to serve the residents of Colorado better. Central to this goal is the continued introduction and use of new technologies to provide improved access to services for both taxpayers and other Governmental agencies.

Mission
Our mission is to safeguard, manage, and account for tax dollars from when they are received until they are disbursed with diligence and care.

• Medical and dental plans
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement plans, including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan (Download PDF reader) plus pre-tax and ROTH 401K, and 457 plans
• Employee wellness programs
• Paid life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible work schedule and remote-work options
• No cost Eco Pass for all eligible State employees
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs
• Training opportunities
• Tuition Assistance for college-level courses
• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

Description of Job

Under the mission of the State Treasury, this position will serve as a professional Budget Analyst for the Department and is responsible for a wide array of fiscal responsibilities on an assigned and variable portfolio, including budget planning and execution, fund balance tracking and forecasting, accounting, monitoring, reporting, and managing all monies for assigned divisions within CST. This position will use independent judgment and resources to evaluate division needs, compare with current funding levels, and work with management to ensure alignment of available resources with program needs. This position provides budgetary and financial support to the Department, prepares and provides budget data and analysis to the central budget office for submission to the Office of the State Planning and Budgeting and Joint Budget Committee for long bill spending authority, helps prepare fiscal notes for legislative council staff on impending legislation, and other financial responsibilities as assigned.

This position will also analyze budget and policy trends and assess and project budget needs for the divisions' line items.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:

Six (6) years of professional experience in budget analysis, budget development and implementation, financial analysis, or administration which must have included budget formulation, execution, and analysis. This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

OR

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, business, business administration, finance, public administration, or a closely related field;AND

Two (2) years of professional experience in budget analysis, budget development and implementation, financial analysis, or administration which must have included budget formulation, execution, and analysis.

Substitutions:

• A master's or doctoral degree in accounting, business, business administration, finance, public administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

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  Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for the degree requirement and two years of the required experience.

Preferred qualifications that a successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Previous state government budgeting and legislative experience
• Ability to assemble financials from a variety of sources and organize data into compelling reports to analyze and obtain business objectives
• Knowledge of the federal cost principles
• Knowledge of and experience with the Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE) and Performance Budgeting (PB) or similar governmental financial management system
• Knowledge of the procedures and forms utilized by the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB)
• Knowledge of the Fiscal Rules for Colorado
• Prior experience supporting, monitoring, and ensuring compliance with Federal and State contracts.
• Ability to analyze data and use the data to persuade others and gain cooperation
• Experience managing legislative budgeting and fiscal note processes
• Experience in using spreadsheets, word processing, and relational databases
• Proficiency in working collaboratively with internal teams and gaining consensus
• Outstanding skills and abilities in verbal and written communications; ability to adapt a style to fit diverse audiences of varying technical levels, and at various levels within an organization, in groups and individual settings
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise tact, discretion, and sound judgment
• Strong sense of professionalism, including a strong work ethic and reliability

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated customer service philosophy and a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Ability to initiate collaborative interaction with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to independently problem solve
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong dedication to public service
• Ability to sustain a respectful and productive work environment that inspires teamwork and positive results
• Ability to provide clear, concise, and objective responses to complex program questions

• Excellent organizational skills; the ability to set, track, and accomplish priorities, goals, and timetables to achieve maximum productivity, knowing the status of activities at all times
• Critical thinking: ability and motivation to develop creative solutions to complex, interpersonal, process, and systemic challenges

Conditions of Employment:

• A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
• You MUST be a Colorado resident to apply for this position.

How to Apply:

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Important Note: A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Therefore, it is essential that you clearly document your work experience/job duties portion of your online application and the extent to which you possess the education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement.

It is also essential to thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed), as your answers to them will be evaluated during this phase.

Only complete applications submitted by this announcement's closing date will be considered. Please submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement to ensure your application is accepted.

Please submit a resume and attach it to the online application. Your resume will be reviewed only during the final stage of the selection process.

Application Checklist:

An ideal application packet includes the following documents:

• A complete online application.
• A resume.

Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process described below.

Comparative Analysis:

Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis. After you meet the minimum qualifications for the position and depending on the number of qualified candidates, the comparative analysis for this position may include all or part of the structured review of your application materials against the minimum and preferred qualifications of the position as posted in this job posting and the review of your answers to the supplemental questions (if any), to measure your job-related skills and competencies.

The top six ranking candidates will then be invited for an interview.

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department's action.

Supplemental Information

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, a medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
CST is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Janet Martin, Treasury ADAAA Coordinator, at 303-866-5460 or janet.martin@state.co.us.