Management and Budget Analyst I

Management and Budget Analyst I

Salary

$66,352.00 - $133,881.00 Annually

Location

Administration Building, 50 E. Civic Center Drive, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

26-0255

Department

MANAGEMENT & BUDGET

Division

M & BUDGET ADMINISTRATION

Opening Date

06/17/2026

Closing Date

7/6/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

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We Are Seeking

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a Management & Budget Analyst who is innovative, driven, and passionate about using Budget tools to solve problems and achieve business goals. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.

The primary duties of this position include:

• Creating and maintaining accurate data modeling such as: System Development Fee Projection Model, Replacement Fund Model, Utility Rate Models, Five Year Plans, Capital Improvement Projects, and other financial models.
• Analyzing department historic spending vs. authorized level of service to extrapolate, propose, and defend zero-base budgeting changes.
• Collaborating with the other analysts and departments to accomplish OMB and departmental objectives
• Analyzing, recommending, completing, and/or approving contingency requests, budget adjustments, requisitions for new positions, and purchase orders.
• Developing presentations on the proposed budget, new policies, recent reports, or initiatives, and review council communications to determine the appropriate financial impact.
• View full job descriptions here: Management and Budget Analyst I, Management and Budget Analyst II, Senior Management and Budget Analyst

This position may be filled as a Management and Budget Analyst I ($66,352.00 - $99,527.00 Annually), Management and Budget Analyst II ($77,612.00 - $116,418.00 Annually), or Senior Management and Budget Analyst ($89,254.00 - $133,881.00 Annually), depending on experience and qualifications.

Anticipated Recruiting Timeline:

• Posting Closes: July 6
• Virtual Interview Invitations Sent by: July 15
• Virtual Interviews Due: July 20
• In-Person Interview Invites Sent by: July 28
• In-Person Interviews the week of August 3

Anticipated New Hire Start Date: August 31

• Please note - this timeline is subject to change and is for planning purposes only*

About You

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

Candidates for Management and Budget Analyst I must possess the following requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Public Administration or Accounting, Masters degree preferred;
• Two years of professional work experience;
• One year of experience working with budgetary and financial processes or equivalent experience;
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Candidates for Management and Budget Analyst II must possess the following requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Public Administration or Accounting, Masters degree preferred;
• Five years of professional work experience;
• Five years of experience working with budgetary and financial processes or equivalent experience;
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

A few more notes:

• The ideal candidate for this position finds the challenge invigorating and enjoys solving complex problems.
• Critical thinking and excellent communication skills are among the tools for success in this position.
• Knowledge of municipal government, governmental budgeting, and finance processes is required.
• Strong written and verbal communications are needed, as well as emotional intelligence and interpersonal savvy.
• The ideal candidate will be known as collaborative partners by the departments they serve; problem solvers, not regulators.
• The ideal candidate will work closely with individuals who see them as peers and valuable partners in addressing management and budget issues and challenges.
• Experience with capital improvement plans and/or accounting would be beneficial.

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Exempt - ineligible for overtime compensation. Work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.

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We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed during the application and interview process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide.

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In your view, what is the role of a budget analyst? (1-2 sentences)

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Employer Town of Gilbert

Address 50 E. Civic Center Drive

Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone (480) 503-6823

Website https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs