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We are searching for a motivated Budget Analyst to join our passionate team at State of Indiana in Indianapolis, IN.
Growing your career as a Full Time Budget Analyst is an incredible opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in critical thinking, decision-making and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Budget Analyst at State of Indiana today!

 

Work for Indiana

Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana’s communities every day.

 

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion – Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to interview and to perform the essential functions of a role.

 

Next Level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be sure to review our expanded benefit package offerings below.

 

About the Indiana Department of Transportation:

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.

 

Salary:   This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $67,314.00. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

 

Location:   This position is located in INDOT's Central Office, Indianapolis.

About the Job:

As the Budget Analyst, you will be responsible for the monitoring and oversight of assigned federal and state grants and budgets within the assigned agency. In this position, you will be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of state and federal financial records. This position develops and drives the improvement of federal and state grant and budgeting processes to ensure alignment with agency goals and state and federal regulations. This position aids both internal and external customers aligned with agency goals for the sound financial management of all resources. 

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows: 

• Provide quality monitoring of budgets, reporting and utilization of assigned federal and state grants in coordination with Budget Analyst E7. 
• Perform strategic financial analysis to support agency decisions related to procurement, contracting, personnel, cost allocation, and overall fiscal strategy aligned with agency goals. 
• Assist agency budget development and implementation to ensure alignment of cascading goals. 
• Create fiscal impact statements and cost benefit analysis for proposed changes in state laws, regulations and agency policy and practice. 
• Develop strategies, projections, and analytic reports to inform division and agency goals and objectives. 
• Ensure appropriate internal controls are in place for related processes. 
• Perform additional duties as assigned. 

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:

• Require extensive working knowledge of PeopleSoft HR, PeopleSoft Financials, including Query Manager, SCM and Journal Entry. 
• Must possess excellent communication skills in both individual and group settings. 
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel.
• Must possess the ability to understand and integrate independently complex and sophisticated concepts. 
• Comprehensive knowledge of agency operations, functions, and principles of management and administration. 
• Ability to establish goals, plan activities, coordinate work, evaluate effectiveness, and take corrective actions when necessary. 
• Extensive knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials and Time and Labor. 
• Highly detail-oriented with a focus on providing quality customer service. 
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and how they apply to financial management. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to analyze and solve complex grant, budgeting, and fiscal analysis issues. 
• Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain efficiency and accuracy. 

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role does not provide direct supervision to direct reports.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: 

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness program (offers premium discount for the medical plan and gift cards)
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid new parent leave
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

   

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Benefits of working as a Budget Analyst in Indianapolis, IN:

● Learning opportunities
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Advantageous package

● Remote Work opportunity