Budget & Policy Analyst

BUDGET & POLICY ANALYST

GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF PLANNING & BUDGET

The Governor's Office of Planning and Budget is recruiting for a Budget and Policy Analyst. Budget and Policy Analysts in this position represent the interests of the Governor's Office in researching, preparing, and publishing budget recommendations. They review agency budget requests and policy issues and assist in preparing the Governor's annual budget recommendations. The position may be filled as a Budget and Policy Analyst I or Budget and Policy Analyst II, depending on qualifications and prior experience.

This position may have the opportunity for a hybrid in-person and remote work schedule.

POSITION DETAILS & COMMITMENT
  -Salary – $33.09 - $51.06/hr
  -Work Format – Hybrid (Utah State Capitol)
  -Schedule Code – AC - Employees in Offices of Elected Officials
  -Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
  -Application Deadline – 6:00 PM (MDT) on July 3, 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Designs, enhances, or implements procedures and tools that streamline budget processes.
  
• Understanding and applying Utah accounting structure of revenues and expenditures,
  
• Recommending changes to accounting structures to support operational improvements, verifying budgets are balanced and under the appropriations limit.
  
• Tracking appropriations, conducting technical budget reviews, and producing budget reports. 
  
• Reviews and tracks assigned legislation. 
  
• Effectively represents GOPB when presenting to departments, committees, and task forces. 
  
• Have the ability to maintain good working relationships with interested parties.
  
• Ability to work well under time restraints and have the ability to remain objective under pressure.
  

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• High level of attention to detail and able to produce accurate information and reports under time constraints; errors in analysis or reports may have significant impact on the state budget and operations.
  
• Understanding of public finance and budgeting principles and processes.
  
• Preference may be given to candidates that have obtained a master's degree in public administration, public policy, economics, business administration, political science, or another relevant discipline. 
  
• Ability to provide accurate information under time constraints.
  
• Convey information and ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.
  
• Experience with State Government, specifically working with budgets.
  

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM
The Governor's Office of Planning and Budget supports the pursuit of professional growth and development through a culture that encourages great employees, great attitudes, and teamwork. We offer a competitive benefits package--click here to view a summary of the benefits offered. We are a small office staffed with an excellent team that supports the Governor and all state agencies by ensuring that the programs and services offered by the state are managed effectively at the best value to the taxpayer.

WHO WE ARE
The mission of the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget is Driving the best investment and use of Utah's resources. The office is organized into four pillars: Budget and Operations, Policy and Economic Analysis, Planning Coordination, and Results Management. Staff members are assigned to primary budget or other responsibilities, and also belong to a team focus