Budget Analyst 2 (0009)

Budget Analyst 2 (0009)

The first review of applications will be December 17, 2025. Please submit the following required documents : Resume. Please include dates of employment and your supervisor's name / phone number for each position. For a complete job description, please email opi.careers@mt.gov . To be considered for this position, you must reside in Montana.

Why you would enjoy working here : Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200 unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPI's purpose with applicable knowledge in education, health, research and analysis, nutrition, finance, administration, human resources, licensing and regulation, information technology, and many others. We are proud to serve 149,000 students pre-K to grade 12, their parents and guardians, 400 school districts, 16,000 educational professionals, and 3,000 adult learners.

Benefits of working for OPI : Work / life balance, family friendly, dedicated and caring colleagues, health coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays (combination of up to 38 per year), opportunities and room for professional growth, public service loan forgiveness.

Job Overview

The Office of Public Instruction's (OPI) Centralized Services Division provides service in the areas of fiscal control, payroll, accounts receivable / payable, budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, purchasing, contracts management, and allocation / distribution of State and Federal grants to school districts, special education cooperatives, universities, colleges, and state institutions. OPI has a biennial budget of over $2 billion, which consists of an annual operating budget of over $35 million and over $900 million of flow-through funds. The budget unit provides financial analysis and budget development, allocation, monitoring, and training to all levels of program administrators. The budget unit also provides the Executive Team, Division Administrators, and program managers with budget responsibility, accurate and timely budget status information.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Behaviors)

Major Duties or Responsibilities :

• Prepare and Analyze Agency Budget (50%)
• Data Analysis and Reporting (40%)
• Montana Fiscal State Education Agent Support (5%)
• Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

Physical and Environmental Demands : This position works in a typical office environment with extensive keyboarding.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Behaviors) : Required for the first day of work :

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience) : Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field. Three years of directly related budgeting experience. Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

Does this sound like you? Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online, including any veterans or disability preference documentation. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.