Budget analyst trainee associate

Introduction Do you enjoy governmental budgeting, financial analysis and public sector policy development? Are you looking to make an impact by making government more efficient? If so, discover the opportunity to be a part of the exciting and professional team at OPM. THE POSITION The State of Connecticut’s Office of Policy and Management (OPM) is recruiting for a Budget Analyst Trainee (Leadership Associate - target class Budget Analyst) position in the Budget and Financial Management Division. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team of professionals responsible for budget and policy analysis on behalf of the Governor. What's In It For You To work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule. We offer a competitive benefits plan that includes medical and dental coverage, a retirement plan as well as paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year. We encourage a strong work/life balance for all state employees. We offer opportunities for professional and personal growth. The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. HIGHLIGHTS This is a full time (40 hours per week) position conveniently located in Hartford, CT, easily accessible to all major highways. LOCATION: OPM, Budget and Financial Management Division ADDRESS: 450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT WORK HOURS: Full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO Perform technical financial analysis work, assisting a specialist of higher grade in administering the State financial program for a group of State agencies or programs. Analyze, review, and make recommendations for the financial affairs of the agencies or programs assigned. Assist in the analysis and review of budget requests and options for assigned agencies or programs. YOUR ROLE In this role as a Budget Analyst Trainee, you will participate in a program where you will be trained to become a leading expert on the issues and departments within your section’s portfolio. The position will also directly support the section director with special projects, requests for analysis, team coordination, and other specific needs as necessary. OPM’s Budget And Financial Management Division Develops effective guidelines, procedures and automated tools that support the formulation and execution of state fiscal policy; Provides analyses, evaluations and recommendations on all issues, including but not limited to policy, economic, labor relations, pensions and revenues, which impact the development and implementation of the State's financial and programmatic policies, and advises the Governor, Secretary of OPM, agency heads and the Legislature; Implements the State's policies through development of a capital spending program that meets the statutory bonding cap, and executes and monitors that program through the State Bond Commission; Ensures compliance with applicable state laws, administrative policy, legislative intent and Judicial decisions as they relate to agency fiscal budgets; seeks efficiency and effectiveness of agency operations; undertakes in-depth analysis of agency current and future financial and programmatic needs and accomplishments. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Performs technical financial analysis work, assisting a specialist of higher grade in administering the State financial program for a group of State agencies or programs; Analyzes, reviews, and makes recommendations for the financial affairs of the agencies or programs assigned; Assists in the analysis and review of budget requests and options for assigned agencies or programs; Studies operations and needs, makes suggestions for modifications of financial proposals when appropriate; Assists in performing analytical work involving examination of budgetary controls, fiscal operations and purchasing functions; Monitors agency spending/revenue/capital programs during the fiscal year; Makes recommendations to the section director on the financial requests in terms of agency or program policy or objectives; Participates in review of state agencies fiscal management policies, procedures and systems; Prepares background data and conducts studies on various problems arising in connection with fiscal administration; Reviews requests for establishment of new positions, leases, and capital projects; Assists in reviewing state agency requests for Personal Service Agreements and Purchase Service Contracts; Prepares reports; Participates in on-going refinement of program budget development and the budget option process; Participates in conferences and legislative hearings regarding the financial requirements of assigned agencies and programs; Participates in negotiations with agencies for voluntary compliance with recommended changes; Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY Considerable oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; considerable ability to understand and apply state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable ability to analyze and solve problems; considerable ability to effect and manage change; considerable ability to plan for and implement excellent customer service; considerable ability to learn a new knowledge base in functional area; considerable ability to learn and apply policy and procedure; managerial aptitude. Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated class at the completion of the development program. Preferred Qualifications A degree (e.g., Bachelor’s, Master's, PhD) in the field of data science, economics, finance, public administration, public policy or a related discipline; 2 years’ experience in data science, finance, or accounting; Experience with Microsoft Excel and/or Access, including manipulating data sets and advanced computational functions; Training or experience in budgeting and quantitative or statistical analysis; Experience with accounting systems and preparing, evaluating or analyzing the budgets and financial statements of government or nonprofit entities. Special Requirements Prior to appointment to this class there must be an approved managerial or professional confidential designated class identified to which the incumbent will be appointed upon successful completion of an approved development program. Incumbents in this class must meet the experience and training requirements of the identified designated class at the end of the development program. The work schedule for this classification is full-time. Incumbents must work a full-time forty (40) hours per week schedule. Incumbents in this class will be eligible for reclassification to the designated class without competitive examination upon successful completion of the development program and satisfactory service. All appointments to this class shall be under terms of an approved development program and in accordance with a time schedule approved by the Department of Administrative Services. Conclusion AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr