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

Salary: $65000 - $70000

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 1/15/2026

BUDGET ANALYST SENIOR
SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION / BUDGET & ACCOUNTING / PHOENIX AZ BASED
FLSA Exempt / GRADE 22 / HIRING SALARY RANGE $65000 - $70000

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and expand your impact across the agency The Senior Budget Analyst position offers a unique opportunity to lead high-level budget activities influence agency-wide financial decisions and serve as a trusted resource for executive leadership and program staff. This role is ideal for experienced internal candidates who are ready to apply their budget and financial expertise at a more strategic level while gaining valuable exposure to executive decision-making legislative processes and federal financial management.

The Senior Budget Analyst 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 agencys budget with the Arizona Game and Fish Commission and participates in developing the annual agency budget request to the Governors 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.

Why Apply
Take on a leadership-focused role without leaving the technical work you enjoy
Gain direct exposure to executive management the Commission and legislative budget processes
Strengthen your expertise in federal budgeting and compliance a highly valued skill set
Make a visible agency-wide impact while continuing to grow professionally

If youre 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!

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 system.

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

Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge
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
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
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.

Bachelors 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.

Our work environment offers training opportunities and encourages career development.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and the following requirements apply: Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid class-appropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R.11).

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:Drivers 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 with accumulation benefits
* 10 paid holidays
* 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 pilot programhere. 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 for assistance.