Budget Analyst-Management Analyst 3

Working Title: Budget Analyst
Job Class: Management Analyst 3
Agency: Public Safety Dept

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 01/20/2023
• Closing Date: 02/02/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MAPE
• Division/Unit: CJIS Crim Justice Info Sys / Business Shared Services COE 2
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8am - 4:30pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $25.25 - $37.02 / hourly; $52,722 - $77,297 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: Yes (Up to 2 days a week after training period)
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This full-time, permanent position exists to provide advanced professional level budgeting analysis and advice to support the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). The position provides a high level of fiscal management skills for the BCA's more than $75 million annual budget as BCA is funded from a complex array of state, federal and other sources and has a complicated tracking and reporting structure. The position provides assistance in preparing and/or directing preparation of biennial budgets and annual spending plans for BCA's three major divisions - Forensic Science Services, Investigations and MN Justice Information Services - as well as the Training and Business Shared Services Units. This position ensures that overall BCA needs and objectives are met through the following responsibilities: interpretation, analysis, and distribution of budget instructions and reports; assistance with legislative fiscal notes; regular review of all budgets for adherence to department policy and MMB guidelines; analysis of budget plans, expenditures, and deviations from previous budgeting and spending levels; and auditing and approval of financial and budget documents.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Three (3) years professional experience in accounting/budgeting, including managing large budgets, creating fiscal reports, and data review and trend analysis. A Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business, or finance may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
2. Ability to read, interpret, and apply federal and state laws, regulations, and policies to manage federal and non-federal grants and budgets.
3. Ability to prepare and interpret complex fiscal reports to recognize potential budget risks and identify solutions, monitor, and report on.
4. Advanced spreadsheet skills sufficient to develop and utilize reports that inform and enable effective management.
5. Proficiency in the use of personal computers and software packages used in the department, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.), Sharepoint, Teams and Outlook
6. Ability to be highly organized, determine priorities, balance a variety of duties at the same time, and work under time pressure.
7. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
8. Excellent time management and organizational skills to enable progression of several projects.
9. Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or finance AND 2 years of professional level experience in accounting with at least one year intermediate level experience (e.g. Accounting Officer Intermediate)
2. Experience with audit procedures and knowledge of federal accounting sufficient to understand auditing and reporting requirements.
3. Thorough knowledge of statewide accounting rules and regulations for use in the assistance of development of budget and spending plans.
4. Experience working with, and presenting to, senior management.
5. Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills to explain finance concepts and results to non-financial team members.
6. Thorough working knowledge of current state financial and personnel managment systems (SWIFT,SEMA4, and IA/SWIFT Warehouse).

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others, and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which includes the following components:
1) Criminal history
2) Reference check
3) Fingerprint check
4) Drug screen

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Leslie Brzezinski at leslie.brzezinski@state.mn.us.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Leslie Brzezinski at leslie.brzezinski@state.mn.us.

About Public Safety Dept

The Department of Public Safety is a large and complex agency dedicated to prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, enforcement and education.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.

For accommodations or questions about accessibility specifically relating to this job announcement, please email the Affirmative Action Division at angela.geraghty@state.mn.us or call 651-201-7136.