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

Annual Salary: $72,000 or DOE

Grade: 01

This position will close August 1, 2025 

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.

• 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

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

• Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Business, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or related field; or, a Bachelor’s Degree in similar fields with 3-5 years’ experience in governmental budgeting, public finance, or a related area

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.

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

• Health and dental insurance

• Retirement plan

• Sick leave

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot 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)

• Note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ariel Gonzalez at agonzalez@az.gov for assistance