Budget Analyst 2

Job Description - Budget Analyst 2 (26142727)

Position Title:

Budget Analyst 2 - (26142727)

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Budget Analyst for the Trust Lands division.

This position serves as the Budget Analyst for the trust lands programs within the FTLD and is responsible for administering short and long term fiscal plans related to trust lands management, grants administration, long-range building plans, and legislative budget proposals. The position oversees budget development, procurement, contracting, facilities management, and ongoing division operations; serves as the primary budget advisor to the Trust Lands Deputy Division Administrator; and performs other duties as assigned.

As the Budget Analyst, the position is responsible for day-to-day financial management of the trust lands programs within the Division. The position partners with Division leadership, bureau and program staff, Financial Services, and other budget analysts and financial staff in the Division to ensure that budgets, expenditures, revenues, fund balances, cash flow, and projections are accurate, current, and aligned with program needs, approved budgets, and available funding. The position reports to the Trust Lands Deputy Division Administrator. The position requires a strong foundation in public-sector budgeting and financial management, with the ability to learn and apply the specific funding requirements, revenue streams, statutory obligations, and operational needs of the Division's programs and bureaus.

Why Helena, Montana?

Helena is Montana's capital city and a hub for government, healthcare, and outdoor adventure. It offers a small‑city feel with the amenities of a state capital. Residents enjoy short commutes, a walkable historic downtown, and a strong sense of community.

In Helena and the surrounding area, you will find:

• Miles of nearby trails for hiking, biking, running, and dog walking.

• Easy access to rivers and lakes for fishing, paddling, boating, and swimming, plus skiing and snow sports within a short drive.

• A relaxed, outdoor-oriented lifestyle with four distinct seasons, vibrant local events, and thriving food and beverage scene.

• Montana is known for its wide‑open spaces, public lands, and tight‑knit communities. Helena offers the chance to live in a place people seek out for its landscapes and recreation, while doing work that directly shapes Montana's future.

Benefits Include:

• Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, holidays). Vacation leave increases with years of service.

• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

• Access to free employee medical clinics and telehealth.

• Retirement plans (Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution plus an optional 457b Plan).

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness - may qualify you for student loan forgiveness.

• Longevity pay with continued state service.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit the following via the State of Montana Careers site:

• Cover letter describing your interest in this position and how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications.

• Resume

Special requirements:

• Fingerprint and background check

• Valid driver''s license.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combinations of education and experience)

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, public administration, finance, or a related field.

• Two years of job related experience.

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

• This position requires extensive skill in fiscal management, budgeting, expenditure and revenue forecasting, program administration, plan implementation, financial analysis, and use of standard office and specialized financial software applications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities KSAs:

Knowledge of:

• Public-sector accounting, financial management, budget development, budget administration, forecasting, and financial reporting.

• State budgeting, appropriations, legislative processes, fiscal notes, and implementation of enacted budget decisions.

• Program management, public administration, contract administration and negotiation principles, procurement, grant administration, and financial internal controls.

• Department mission, Division goals and objectives, and the funding structures and operational needs of trust lands programs and bureaus.

• Trust principles, trust accounting, statutory requirements, trust-related legal obligations, trust revenue classifications and restrictions, the Trust Accounting Cap, the public-school-trust 95/5 rule, the Earnings Reserve, and applicable Morrill Act and Montana Code Annotated requirements.

• Financial systems and reporting tools, including SABHRS, IBARS, ATLAS, standard office software, and specialized accounting and budget applications.

• Organizational theory, employment law, program requirements, personnel-management practices and techniques, and applicable collective-bargaining agreements.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and direct short- and long-term fiscal management programs.

• Monitor and analyze budgets, expenditures, revenues, fund balances, cash flow, and available authority across multiple funds and programs.

• Develop and explain accurate, realistic projections and identify potential funding concerns before they affect operations or compliance.

• Analyze, interpret, and explain complex financial data; investigate discrepancies; and apply analysis and judgment to routine, unusual, and unprecedented financial and budgetary problems.

• Communicate effectively in writing and orally; prepare clear financial reports, budget materials, and legislative documentation; and negotiate consensus with staff, leadership, agencies, legislators, auditors, and the public.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Division leadership, program staff, Financial Services staff, other budget and business analysts, external agencies, vendors, and stakeholders.

• Maintain strong organization, attention to detail, and time-management practices to meet recurring reporting requirements, fiscal deadlines, legislative deadlines, and fiscal-year-end close requirements.

Special Information: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid driver''s license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months.

Eligibility to Work: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce, within three days of hire, documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a driver's license or other picture I.D., or a U.S. passport, or a "green card". The State of Montana does not sponsor.

This agency participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After you accept a job offer and complete Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration for verification.

Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $

37.55 - 37.55 Hourly

Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

: 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-Time

Job Type

: Standard

Shift

: Day Job

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

: Helena

Agency: Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Union: 000 - None

Posting Date

: Oct 29, 2026, 1:03:56 AM

Closing Date (based on your computer''s timezone)

: Nov 14, 2026, 12:29:00 PM

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name: Becky Quick | Contact Email: rebecca.quick@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 406-444-6673 Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.