The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Budget Analyst – Fiscal Liaison. This position will support Maintenance, Motor Pool, and Equipment programs, facilitating the implementation and oversight of fiscal plans and program objectives related to budget projections.
Responsibilities
- Facilitating the implementation and providing oversight of fiscal plans and program objectives related to state and federal budget projections
- Providing guidance to programs for state and federal grant/project obligation and management, contract management, and program execution support
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field
- 1 year of accounting, budget, or related financial experience
- 2 years of accounting, budget, or related financial experience
- Knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices, and requirements relative to government finance, accounting, cost accounting, budgeting, and auditing
- Ability to conduct, apply, and translate research and analysis of relevant data into viable recommendations and support materials for decision makers
- Effective communication skills when formulating and presenting required information or recommendations to program areas
- A resume detailing your qualifications and work history
- A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position
- The successful candidate must pass a name-based background investigation as a condition of employment
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
- State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
- Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Benefits apply on first day of employment
- Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer
Company Overview
State of Montana has a desire to cultivate a workforce consistently able to respond to challenges facing Montana. It was founded in 1889, and is headquartered in Helena, Montana, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.mt.gov/.
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