Budget Analyst II

Please complete the application in its entirety. Include all previous employment so that it may be taken into consideration. Please include a resume attachment with submittal of your application. Resume should document months and years with your dates of employment. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received before the closing date and time listed.

At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections!

When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.

RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits

(RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)

This position functions at a professional level with no supervisory responsibilities. This position is responsible for analysis of expenditures and compliance with contract/PO provisions, analysis of reports for accuracy, preparation of budget amendments and assists in the analysis of quarterly budget variances, identifies potential solutions to issues and problems and provides assistance to staff regarding budget procedures, coding, and funding availability.

Duties & Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL :

• Reviews and analyzes expenditures and documents changes to budgets, identifies potential funding problems, makes recommendations for possible solutions, and provides assistance to other staff regarding funding availability, budget codes, and budget procedures.
• Prepares budget amendments and provides supporting documentation as needed for approval.
• Assists in the analysis and explanation of quarterly budget variances.
• Analyzes reports to determine proper commitments, obligations, and funding availability.
• Analyzes invoices for accuracy and compliance with contract/PO provisions, verifies proper retainage, and recommends close out of projects when appropriate.

OTHER: :

• All job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or finance is required. Master’s degree in business, accounting, or finance field is a plus.
• Three years of experience in budgeting, accounting, and financial analysis. Experience in government, especially transit, is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency in basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiar with working in a large accounting system such as Oracle or SAP
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Ability to use sound judgement
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details.

OR:

• An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

• The work environment is a typical office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.

CAREER MAP:
Based on job performance, experience, education and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be: Budget Analyst III

We are considering all applications for this position up until the position close date of 2/10/2026. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.

Pay Range:

$77,437.00 - $109,380.25 Annual

EEO POLICY AND ADA ACCOMMODATIONS 

RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless to the race, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. RTD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, promotions, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at [email protected], or the Talent Acquisition team [email protected].

To learn more or see our EEO policy, please visit our EEO page at: https://www.rtd-denver.com/open-records/reports-and-policies/eeo-policy

RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting.  Starting salary is based on the candidate’s relevant and verified education, training and work experience.  Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.