Budget and Policy Financial Analyst/Specialist 9-14 (2 Positions) - State Budget Office Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/5227056) Apply  Budget and Policy Financial Analyst/Specialist 9-14 (2 Positions) - State Budget Office Salary $25.85 - $43.73 Hourly Location Lansing, MI Job Type Permanent Full Time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 0701-26-30-31NG Department Technology, Management and Budget Opening Date 02/06/2026 Closing Date 2/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE) + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description State Budget Office (SBO) is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the state budget, including development of the Governor’s Executive Budget recommendation, monitoring of the budget to ensure continued fiscal balance, and other budgetary analysis functions. Learn more atwww.Michigan.gov/budget. SBO is organized into various budget development offices, with each having primary responsibility for specific budget areas. We are currently looking to fill two budget and policy analyst positions in the Office of Health and Human Services. Budget and policy analysts/specialists play a key role in their state to help make it a better place, check it out! https://youtu.be/9JVgzUoKuT0?si=XQkdLC5SCM7hXSzM A budget analyst has: + Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, budget administration, and legislative processes. + Experience analyzing and manipulating large amounts of data to inform decision-makers. + Ability to effectively prepare, organize, and present the results of research or analysis. + Ability to analyze and interpret legislation, governing policy, operational strategies, and financial data. You will: + Play a crucial role helping to direct public funds. + Contribute to a professional and team-oriented environment. + Analyze and report on revenue and expense patterns and trends within assigned departments/agencies which could have an impact on state budget requirements. + Utilize leadership abilities, creative problem-solving skills, and advanced analytical capabilities to make a significant impact on public policy in Michigan. For more information about this position, please review the duties listed in the provided links: FA 9-11 POSITION DESCRIPTION (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PD\_FA9-11.doc) FA 12 POSITION DESCRIPTION FA 9-12 JOB SPECIFICATION (https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/F/FinancialAnalyst.pdf) FS 13 POSITION DESCRIPTION FS 14 POSITION DESCRIPTION (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PD%20FA%2014.doc) FS 13-15 JOB SPECIFICATION PROFILE OF A STATE BUDGET AND POLICY ANALYST Office location is Lansing, MI, however, Budget Development Offices currently offer a hybrid work option (combination of remote/in-office days) which requires two days working on-site at the official workstation with the potential of up to three days remote work per week. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview. Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. Required Education and Experience Education To qualify for a Budget Analyst a bachelor’s degree is required. Degrees in economics, finance, political science, public administration, public policy, resource management, or related field preferred, though not required. Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go toevaluators (https://www.naces.org/members) for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process. Experience Financial Analyst 9 No specific type or amount is required. Financial Analyst 10 One year of professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, equivalent to a Financial Analyst 9. Financial Analyst P11 Two years of professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, equivalent to a Financial Analyst, including one year equivalent to a Financial Analyst 10. Financial Analyst 12 Three years of professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, equivalent to a Financial Analyst, including one year equivalent to a Financial Analyst P11. The "Salary" listed is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the position. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for. Note: Experience is considered professional if the job required a bachelor's degree. Relevant experience for this position includes but is not limited to budgeting, business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, and fiscal or economic analysis and/or + Budget development, review, and interpretation + Statistical Analysis, including forecasting + Financial impact analysis + Legislative bill evaluation + Policy development and interpretation + Financial/cost projections for program budgets + Evaluate and participate in the development of programmatic and policy solutions + Participate in the development and implementation of strategic and management initiatives, including program budgets; tracks and make financial projections for program budgets **Prior experience working with a State’s Budget and Financial Management System is desirable. Applicable certifications and master’s degrees that are considered transferrable skills related to having relevant Budget and Policy Analyst experience includes: Possession of a Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) certificate sponsored by Association of Government Accountants (AGA) and/or a Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) certificate sponsored by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), master’s degrees in any of the following Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, or Political Science. Alternate Education and Experience College credits may be substituted on a proportional basis (one year of college education may substitute for one quarter of the required experience) for up to one half of the required experience. Additional Requirements and Information Serve Michigan with a Career in State Budget Office Accounting / Auditing / Budgeting / Finance / Systems Data and Research Working for State Budget Office is both rewarding and challenging. + Our team members work together through problem solving, collaborating, and supporting one other. + Idea sharing and formation is encouraged to support continued growth throughout our teams. + Staff are provided access to training, resources, and experienced team members. For more information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to come work with us! To be considered for this position you must: + Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted. + Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcripts, and application to allow for accurate screening. + Attach a current cover letter and detailed resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week. + If applicable, attach a copy of official transcript(s). We accept scanned or electronic copies of official transcripts if they contain the following elements: college/university name and address, degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed, and the registrar's signature and/or seal.? Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered and screened out. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions(Download PDF reader) Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. The Office ofCareer Services offers current State Employees and interested applicants access to the job application process and a variety of career planning resources. In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. DTMB Human Resources uses E-Verify in conjunction with the federal I-9 form to verify authorization of employment. If selected for employment, you must be able to submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States. DTMB does not offer employment sponsorship and DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT. Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy. State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award. More details on benefits for our new hires are below: Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems. Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits. Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc. Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions. Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child. Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day. Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums. Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual. Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income. Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education. Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan. Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs. Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek. Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer. Updated: 2/28/24 01 FINCALT - Do you possess of a bachelor's degree or higher in any major? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. Concentrations in economics, finance, political science, public administration, resource management, public policy, or related field preferred, not required. + Yes + No 02 FINCALT - Please select your level of experience. + None + At least one year of post-degree professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, equivalent to a Financial Analyst. + At least two years of post-degree professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, equivalent to a Financial Analyst. + At least three years of post-degree professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, equivalent to a Financial Analyst. 03 Do you have any experience researching, compiling, and preparing data for financial studies, including financial standing, fiscal responsibility, history, compatibility, and potential for long range commitment? If so, please explain your experience. If you have no experience, please answer N/A. 04 Please briefly describe your experience with cost analysis, finance programs, and automating manual processes. This can include education or work experience. If you have no experience, please answer N/A. 05 Please briefly describe your experience with summarizing data, setting forth current and long-term financial trends and measurable economic influences. If you have no experience, please answer N/A. 06 How many years of experience do you have reviewing budget requests for conformance to program direction, recommending appropriate resource allocations? + None + Less than 1 year + 1-2 years + 3-4 years + 5 or more years 07 How many years of experience do you have reviewing, analyzing, developing and/or monitoring program, legislation, or statutory or regulatory compliance? + None + Less than 1 year + 1-2 years + 3-4 years + 5 or more years 08 How many years of experience do you have evaluating legislative bills for their program and fiscal implications and recommending dispositions/interpreting federal and state regulations? + None + Less than 1 year + 1-2 years + 3-4 years + 5 or more years 09 How many years of experience do you have interpreting executive budget recommendations to legislative committees; analyzes committees' actions on such recommendations; interprets such program policies and budget recommendations to agencies and the public? + None + Less than 1 year + 1-2 years + 3-4 years + 5 or more years 10 How many years of experience do you have evaluating and participating in the development of programmatic and policy solutions aimed at addressing care and financing needs for vulnerable populations? + None + Less than 1 year + 1-2 years + 3-4 years + 5 or more years 11 How many years of experience do you have assessing department health and permissible usage of funds; assessing legal and legislative language for compliance with existing statues? + None + Less than 1 year + 1-2 years + 3-4 years + 5 or more years 12 How many years of experience do you have reviewing and processing funding requests and/or drafting budget proposals? + None + Less than 1 year + 1-2 years + 3-4 years + 5 or more years 13 Are responses to the previous questions reflected within the job duties of your application and supporting materials? Please note, if information is not accurately reflected, you could be screened out. + Yes + No 14 The successful candidate will have strong positive interpersonal and communication skills and must enjoy working as part of a fast-paced team that is focused on creating positive results and outcomes. I confirm that I have these desired qualifications. + Yes + No 15 The candidate needs to work proficiently on the Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Excel, and Word) and learn the use of other State financial and personnel management databases and software. I confirm that I have these desired qualifications. + Yes + No 16 Successful budget analysts have assets that include strong math, critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills. I confirm that I have these desired qualifications. + Yes + No 17 What is your level of expertise in using Microsoft Excel? + No Experience + BASIC (open/save files; enter/edit data; use menus; format cells/rows/columns; use page setup and print; use simple arithmetic functions in formulas) + INTERMEDIATE (filter data and manage filtered list; perform multiple-level sorting; use mathematical, logical, statistical, and financial functions) + ADVANCED (Use VLOOKUP and other advanced functions; work with Pivot Tables; manage macro commands) 18 Please check all areas of which you have work experience (experience must be documented in work history details): + Budget Coordination + Capital Financing + Economic Development + Economic Forecasting + Education + Fiscal Planning + Legislative Coordination + Revenue/tax + School Aid + Public Health + Human Services + Local Government + Public Finance + Medicaid Financing + Public Policy + Audit/Compliance + Contracts/Procurement + Health Policy + Data Management + Regulatory Matters 19 Please select the response that BEST applies to your experience managing budgets: + No professional budget experience. + Limited professional budget experience (provided input on budgets). + I currently oversee and/or have been responsible for a professional budget. 20 To collect SBO recruitment effort data, please select from below how you learned of this job opportunity. We appreciate the feedback! + College/University Career Services Office + College/University Career Fair + Employee Referral + Gongwer + Handshake + LinkedIn + Michigan Works! Agency + NEOGOV job alert + Other Job Posting Site (Indeed, ZipRecruiter) + Pure Michigan Talent Connect + State of Michigan Virtual Career Fair + Veterans Organization + X (previously Twitter) 21 If you selected Other Job Posting, Veteran’s Organization, or Employee Referral in the previous question, please identify the source or employee name for which you learned of this opportunity. 22 Do you understand this job will require working on site for a minimum of two days per week on Tuesday and Wednesday? + Yes + No 23 Did you attach current cover letter, official college transcripts, and current resume to your application? + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Michigan Department Technology, Management and Budget Address DTMB-HR@michigan.gov Elliott-Larsen Bldg., 2nd fl., 320 S. Walnut Street Lansing, Michigan, 48909 Phone Attn: HR Office Website https://www.michigan.gov/dtmb Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email