Budget Analyst 1

• This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system.

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Division:

State Budget Office Office Location:

1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV 25305 (Capitol Complex) The State Budget Office acts as the staff agency for the Governor in the exercise of his or her powers and duties under the state constitution in providing budgetary information and control to all branches of state government in order to assist in making accurate budget decisions and ensure compliance with department and government policies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing the following duties: Under close supervision, the selected candidate will perform governmental duties in the preparation of the Executive Budget document and the Budget Bill. In preparation of documents, this position reviews and collects data from expenditure schedules and appropriation request documents. Reports and reviews information in the wvOASIS databases and summarizes data using various reports and spreadsheets. During the budget process, the selected candidate will verify information, update systems as changes are made, and notify agency staff of problems. Prepares and analyzes spreadsheets for budget expenditure review, expenditure and revenue forecasting, and analysis. Works closely with agency fiscal officers during all phases of the budget cycle, ensuring provided information is accurately reported and presented. Prepares information for, and attends, state agency budget hearings with the Governor's Office and the Department of Revenue. Performs mathematical computations and extensive proofreading of budget documents. Works on special projects, including code research and financial projections and/or fiscal notes. Performs related work as required. Please note the following important disclosures: Special consideration will be given to individuals with wvOASIS (finance, HRM, budget development), Microsoft Excel, Word, and business intelligence experience. Work requires acute attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure of deadlines. Overtime is required during budget preparation, typically prior to the legislative session to meet executive budget cycle deadlines and occasionally throughout the fiscal year, as workload requires. Normal work hours will be 8:30am

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Training:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, public administration, accounting, statistics, economics, finance, public policy analysis or related area.

OR Substitution:

Full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in budget preparation, financial allocation, or financial analysis may substitute for the required training at the rate of one (1) year experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of required training. Come join our team! We believe our employees deserve the best to make sure they have a great work-life balance. The State Budget Office offers a great benefit package that includes: Holidays

• Minimum of 12 paid holidays Leave Accrual
• Ample Annual (starting at 4.61 hours a pay period) and Sick Leave (5.55 hours a pay period) Accrual Medical Insurance
• Insurance through Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) with several plan options and Flexible Benefits through Mountaineer Flex Benefits to cover additional needs Life Insurance
• Free $10,000 Basic Life Insurance and additional life insurance offered at a low cost to you Retirement
• Mandatory retirement where the employee contributes a portion of their annual salary and the employer also contributes, in addition to an optional 457 deferred compensation retirement plan