Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst (Open)

The Department of Health and Human Services' Operations Division is looking for a Budget Analyst with strong analytical skills, leadership abilities, and keen attention to detail to join our Financial Services team in Lincoln. If you're seeking a fulfilling career and have these qualities, this role is perfect for you! Apply today and be part of our mission to "Help People Live Better Lives".

Job duties of the Budget Analyst include :

• Perform complex analytical work involving the collection and evaluation of DHHS financial data, budget reports, expenditures, and revenues.
• Assist in budget preparation and analysis for Aid programs.
• Monitor expenditures against the approved budget to ensure fiscal compliance.
• Identify federal funding opportunities, document federal fund claims, and monitor the use of federal funds.
• Analyze operational and financial metrics to support informed decision-making.
• Prepare monthly statistical and required federal or financial reports.
• Respond to internal and external requests for financial and budget-related information.
• Work with large datasets to extract, analyze, and report required information.
• Develop fiscal estimates related to pending legislation and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate as part of a finance team to provide financial information, projections, and solutions to DHHS program management.
• Serve as a liaison between program and business operations across DHHS divisions and the DHHS Financial and Accounting Operations to support improved agency outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications : A bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, economics, or public administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in technical budget analysis or fiscal management work.

Preferred Qualifications : Advanced Excel experience, including proficiency with Excel features such as pivot tables, formulas, charting, and graphing. Experience in analyzing and manipulating large data sets using Excel. Proficiency in MS Access in querying the database for useful information. Knowledge of Power BI and SQL would be a valuable addition to the team.

Power BI and SQL knowledge would be a valuable addition to the team.

Position is housed full-time in office at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln.

Successful candidates will have strong analytical skills, ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines. Must demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills; have problem solving / analysis skills; exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses; a high level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.