Budget Analyst - Fiscal Liaison (General Operations & SWPMO)

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Budget Analyst – Fiscal Liaison. This role supports the General Operations program or the Statewide Planning & Modal Operations program, focusing on fiscal plans, grant management, and program execution support.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating the implementation and providing oversight of fiscal plans and program objectives related to state and federal budget projections
• Providing guidance to programs for state and federal grant/project obligation and management, contract management, and program execution support

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field
• 1 year of accounting, budget, or related financial experience for Level 2.1
• 2 years of accounting, budget, or related financial experience for Level 2.2
• Knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices, and requirements relative to government finance, accounting, cost accounting, budgeting, and auditing
• Ability to conduct, apply, and translate research and analysis of relevant data into viable recommendations and support materials for decision makers
• Effective communication skills when formulating and presenting required information or recommendations to program areas
• A resume detailing your qualifications and work history
• A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position
• The successful candidate must pass a name-based background investigation as a condition of employment
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire
• Alternative combinations of related experience and education may be considered, such as 4 years of related experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree

Benefits

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Benefits apply on first day of employment
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

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