Operations & Budget Analyst
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Job Location:
Helena, MT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
What we are looking for
Education and Experience:
- A Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or Public Administration is preferred. ..
- Applicable experience in State budgeting program management program analysis organizational process development data analysis or financial management
- Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- It would pique our interest if you had experience with the fiscal note process and/or experience with reading/comprehending state statutes.
Competencies:
Knowledge of:
- Public and private finance principles including business lending loan servicing practices debt structuring and the fundamentals risk assessment
- Program management and compliance frameworks including how to evaluate partner performance monitor contractual obligations and align with federal state or international reporting requirements
- Data analysis and performance reporting including the ability to track financial and programmatic metrics manage complex spreadsheets or loan tracking systems and translate findings into actionable insights for diverse audiences
Ability to:
- Conducting research and analysis to develop knowledge of issues involved in planning funding and managing projects eligible for Loan and Grant Program funding and to provide information for reports presentations or special projects.
- Performing research to develop recommended policies procedures and systems to implement new grant and loan programs. This includes evaluating state regulations customer needs agency business processes and intended outcomes to recommend and implement policies and procedures.
- Communicate a crossed different channels active listening and the ability to convey ideas clearly.
- Adaptability and flexibility: ability to navigate change and learn new processes.
How to apply
Apply online by submitting your resume. (Please Note: You do not need to complete the work experience or the education & certifications portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.)
Benefits
- Look here to see the additional benefits! They include:
- Work/life Balance
- Health Coverage
- Retirement plans
- Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays
- And more
- Work/life Balance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!
Other important information to be aware of
- Only online applications are accepted. By applying online you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.
- If you fail to upload the requested application documents and/or preference documents we will notify you via email. Failure to upload these documents after notification will result in your application being removed from consideration.
- This position allows for a hybrid work schedule from a remote location within the State of Montana. Weekly travel to Helena offices will be required. Specific conditions will be outlined as part of the job offer and must adhere to state policy. New Employees may be required to complete training in person before hybrid work schedules begin.
THIS POSITION IS POSTED UNTIL FILLED FIRST APPLICANT REVIEW DATE OCTOBER 23 2025.
About the Department
The Department of Commerce aims to make sure Montana is the best place to work live and play. We work alongside private industry and local organizations to create jobs grow businesses develop affordable housing and improve community infrastructure.
(You can learn more about us here.)
About this Position
Business MTs goal is to be the lead business development division for the State of Montana by supporting business growth and the prosperity of Montana communities. Our mission is to retain expand and attract businesses that provide an economic impact for Montana communities through public/private partnerships leveraged funding and support of economic opportunities for Montana businesses and entrepreneurs. The Business MT Division administers programs that provide technical assistance (finance marketing export planning) and financial assistance (grants and loans) to Montanas businesses with specific emphasis on projects that have business development growth of revenue and job creation opportunities.
This position supports the Divisions business finance programs by managing loan servicing ensuring data integrity and monitoring performance across multiple programs including the Automation Loan Participation Program and the Opportunities in Rural Economies (ORE) suite. The role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who enjoys working with data supporting program compliance and collaborating across teams to drive economic impact in Montanas communities.
Prepares biennial budgets and coordinates division-wide Records retention
Takes the lead in legislative fiscal matters including supervising the fiscal note process
Assists in developing policies standards procedures and establishes priorities.
State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Forecasting
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Word
- Military Experience
- Pivot tables
- Accounting
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Financial Management
About Company
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry wants to help both employees and employers to be happy on the job. We take seriously our mission to promote and protect the well-being of Montana's workers, employers and citizens, and to uphold their rights and responsibilities. Our agenc ... View more
