GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT

SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION / BUDGET & ACCOUNTING / PHOENIX, AZ BASED
5000 W. Carefree Hwy. Phoenix, AZ 85086

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 10/11/2026 
(1st Review of Resumes 10/5/2026)

BUDGET ANALYST SENIOR
SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION / BUDGET & ACCOUNTING / PHOENIX, AZ BASED
FLSA –Exempt / GRADE 22 / HIRING SALARY RANGE $65,000 - $70,000

Are you an experienced budget professional ready to take the next step in your career? Join the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD)—the state agency dedicated to conserving and protecting more than 800 wildlife species and managing safe, outdoor recreation for present and future generations.

As a mid-level Budget Analyst Senior, you will play a vital role on our budget team, driving financial strategy, managing complex federal and state funds, and collaborating across divisions to ensure resources are maximized for conservation. This position offers excellent professional growth, technical depth, and high-level visibility across state government and legislative processes.

Why Join AZGFD?
• Meaningful Mission: Work alongside passionate professionals who value stewardship, teamwork, and innovation.
• Professional Growth: Expand your expertise in federal budgeting, compliance, legislative submissions, and executive financial reporting.
• High-Impact Collaboration: Engage directly with division leadership, the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, and state oversight agencies.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy state retirement, generous paid leave, flexible healthcare options, and a supportive work culture.

Location & Work Flexibility
Enjoy the perfect balance of collaboration and independence with our hybrid work model:
• Remote Work: Ability to work remotely from anywhere within Arizona.
In-Office Collaboration: Minimum of 2 days each week at our office located at 5000 W. Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85086.

If you’re looking for a promotional opportunity that challenges you, broadens your influence, and positions you as a key financial leader within the agency, we encourage you to apply!

The Budget Analyst Senior is responsible for evaluating, monitoring, and preparing budgets and financial reports for Federal and Non-Federal funds and agreements. This position secures budget approval through Executive Management for the agreements section of the agency’s budget with the Arizona Game and Fish Commission and participates in developing the annual agency budget request to the Governor’s Office of Strategic Planning & Budgeting and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, including development and preparation of the federal portion of the submission. The position manages budget requests, adjustments, transactions, fund transfers, and ongoing monitoring of Federal and Non-Federal agreements by establishing allotments, monitoring expenditures to ensure allocations are not exceeded, loading the agency budget into the state automated accounting system, processing line-item and budget unit transfers in accordance with state and agency guidelines, monitoring and reconciling budgets to ensure accurate carryforward balances, maintaining budget control over agreement-funded FTEs to confirm funding availability and status, and providing guidance on federal matters to ensure compliance with applicable federal rules and regulations.

Major responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate and lead budget development activities for Federal and Non-Federal funds, including the review, adjustment, and preparation of detailed budget submissions for Executive management, the AGFD Commission, and OSPB/JLBC. Ensure that timelines and agency priorities are consistently met.

• Analyze complex financial data to support high-level budget decisions, program modifications, and budget. Provide advanced analysis, cash match analysis, and data interpretation to programs, on budget development and resource allocation.

• Gather, evaluate and compile financial data including preparation and review of budget reports, budget worksheets and ledgers, verify and analyze results, perform reconciliations and correct transactions, coordinate and approve documents in the financial system.

• Review and validate financial information from diverse sources to ensure accuracy, statutory compliance, and consistency with budgetary requirements. Recommend corrective actions and procedure improvements based on findings.

• Coordinate and complete required 425 reports and other federal deliverables, ensuring accuracy, timely submission, and proper application of indirect costs. Resolve complex issues related to financial accounting discrepancies, drawdowns and procurement state systems.

• Participate in year-end closing packages for the federal portion reporting such as SEFA, serve as the acting supervisor in the supervisor’s absence, coordinating team activities, reviewing completed work, making workflow decisions, and ensuring continuity of operations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures with a requirement to come into the office a minimum of 2 days each week at 5000 W. Carefree Hwy. Phoenix, AZ 85086. Remote work eligibility requires completing the training period, meeting performance standards, and ongoing departmental approval.

Knowledge of:
• State budgeting principles, including applicable State laws, rules, regulations, appropriations legislation, and current administration policies.
• Government organization, budgeting, fiscal control, and State legislative and administrative processes.
• Financial reporting, including interpretation of State of Arizona financial reports and schedules.
• Applicable federal regulations, including the Code of Federal Regulations and OMB Circulars.

Skills in:
• Budget analysis and evaluation, including review of budget requests and recommendations.
• Financial data analysis and interpretation to support professional fiscal recommendations.
• Leadership and work management, including directing, training, and reviewing staff.
• Effective interpersonal skills for collaboration with legislators, executive leadership, commissions, and agency partners.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software applications.

Abilities to:
• Forecast revenues and expenditures accurately.
• Interpret and prepare financial data, reports, and budget documents.
• Manage competing priorities and perform effectively under pressure.
• Work independently with sound judgment and decision-making.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Establish goals, organize work, and maintain focus in high-demand environments.

Bachelor’s degree with a major of business administration, accounting, finance or related subject. Four years of work experience equivalent to that of a Budget Control Development Specialist. Familiarly with budgeting concepts, automated accounting systems and Google and Microsoft Office software applications.

Position requires possession of and the ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package including:
• 13 days’ of vacation
• 12 sick days
• 10 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Participation in the nationally recognized Arizona State Retirement System
• Superior health care options
• Vision care, dental care, pharmacy benefits, and flexible spending account (options available)
• Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance options are available
• Many more benefit programs are available

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Nicole Baker at nbaker@azgfd.gov for assistance. The Arizona Game and Fish Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity agency.