ARIZONA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

Budget Analyst I, II, III or Senior

Interested applicants should email their resume, a cover letter, a writing sample, and graduate and undergraduate transcripts or diplomas to ospbapps@az.gov with the subject line, "OSPB Budget Analyst Application"

Writing samples should not exceed five pages and may cover any topic. Unofficial copies of transcripts are sufficient
OSPB will interview candidates on a rolling basis as applications are received

Job Location:

The primary worksite is the State Capitol Executive Tower at 1700 West Washington Street Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Applicants must reside within commuting distance to Phoenix

The position offers the potential for remote work up to two days per week at the discretion of the Director and to the extent it does not interfere with fulfilling responsibilities of the position

Posting Details:

Annual Salary: $72,000 or DOE

Grade: 01

This position will close August 1, 2025 

Job Summary:

The Budget Analyst will perform analysis for the purposes of developing the Governor’s Executive Budget.

The Budget Analyst assists the Governor and Executive leadership in policy development and implementation.

The Budget Analyst will also contribute to strategic plans and monitor performance measures.

Additionally, the Budget Analyst will provide support on special projects for the Executive.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Critically analyze state agencies’ budgets and any proposed budget changes with the goal of developing the Governor’s Executive Budget

• Identify and apply available data sources and research to conduct strategic, operational, and financial analysis on a broad range of topics

• Serve as a resource on issues relating to federal and State laws and regulations as well as State agencies’ policies and procedures

• Provide suggestions for State agencies’ strategic plans and performance measures to support the Governor’s Executive Budget

• Provide budget recommendations and options to the State Budget Director, the Governor’s Executive staff, and the Governor

• Provide oral and written presentations to explain Executive Budget issues to legislative members, committees, and the public

• Advise and assist the Governor’s executive staff and agencies’ leadership on implementing major policy changes

• Manage and provide support to projects initiated by OSPB leadership and the Governor’s Executive staff

• Develop and explore potential areas of work, with a focus on improving State government performance

• Evaluate agencies’ program performance as compared to federal and State mandates and best practices

• Represent the Executive’s position on the budget to agencies’ leadership, stakeholders, and the public

• Maintain revenue and expenditure projections for agencies’ funds; monitor agency cash flow

• Coordinate with the Governor’s policy advisors and agencies to track legislative proposals

• Analyze legislative proposals for potential fiscal and operational impacts

• Coordinate with State agencies staff for budget implementation

Job Skills & Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should:

• Have strong communication skills (includes writing, speaking, presentation and data visualization skills), particularly on technical matters

• Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and comfortable navigating new software products and applications

• Display strong relational skills to regularly engage stakeholders within and external to the agency

• Be highly organized, driven, persistent, analytical, and detail-oriented

• Have the ability to work autonomously and in collaborative settings

• Have strong math skills and superior critical-thinking ability

  Job Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Business, Economics, Accounting, Fi