Budget & Policy Analyst

BUDGET & POLICY ANALYST

GOVERNORS OFFICE OF PLANNING & BUDGET

The Governors Office ofPlanning and Budget is recruiting for a Budget and Policy Analyst. Budget andPolicy Analysts in this position represent the interests of the GovernorsOffice in researching preparing and publishing budget recommendations. Theyreview agency budget requests and policy issues and assist in preparing theGovernors annual budget recommendations. The position may be filled as aBudget and Policy Analyst I or Budget and Policy Analyst II depending onqualifications and prior experience.

This position may havethe 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 11:59 PM (MDT) on August 10 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities may include butare 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 CANDIDATEQUALIFICATIONS

• 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 masters 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 JOINOUR TEAM
The Governors Office ofPlanning and Budget supports the pursuit of professional growth and developmentthrough a culture that encourages great employees great attitudes andteamwork. We offer a competitive benefits package--click here to view a summary of the benefits offered.We are a small office staffed with an excellentteam that supports the Governor and all state agencies by ensuring that theprograms and services offered by the state are managed effectively at the bestvalue to the taxpayer.

WHO WE ARE
The mission of theGovernors Office of Planning and Budget is Driving the best investment anduse of Utahs resources. The office is organized into four pillars: Budgetand Operations Policy and Economic Analysis Planning Coordination andResults Management. Staff members are assigned to primary budget or otherresponsibilities and also belong to a team focused on one of these pillars.

EEO STATEMENT
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations please contact .

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