Budget Analyst Supervisor

Job Description

Division Overview:
The
Central Services Division
(CSD) team works in partnership with agency divisions providing coaching on human resource policies and procedures, financial management and adherence to fiscal responsibility. We value and respect our fellow team members across the Montana Department of Justice.
Job Overview
:
The
Budget Analyst Supervisor
monitors the budget and related fiscal operations to ensure adequate support for current and planned program operations. Responsibilities of this position include, but not limited to: maintaining budget systems, policies, and methods for programs to follow; review the development, monitoring, and management of contracts for goods and services to ensure project outcomes are met within budget and regulatory constraints; filing grant reports ; and prepare and submit budget reports and documents . This position supervises the Administrative Specialists who are responsible for budgeting and fiscal management for their assigned DOJ division.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, statistics, or related field.
Four years of directly related budgeting experience.
Two years of supervisory experience.

Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.
Special Instructions:
The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant's qualification may include, but are not limited to, an evaluation of the résumé and cover letter, a structured interview, performance test, academic transcripts, reference/background checks and fingerprint checks.
Additional materials, references or information submitted by the applicant, but not requested, will not be considered.
Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:

Criminal History Fingerprint / Name-based Check
Driving History
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered for this position, you must attach a resume at the time of application
.
Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a "Relevant File".
Your Resume
: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position.

Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.
A complete online state application is not required.

To initiate an application, attach the resume to be considered for this position.

Failure to attach résumé will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered further.
Only electronic applications will be accepted.

Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.
All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date.

Please submit preference documentation to Terri Christianson at
Terese.Christianson@mt.gov
via
File Transfer Service
.
To request an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.
Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous

State of Montana Benefits.
Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement plans
Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays
Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

This Organization Participates in
E-Verify
.
Minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply.

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
:

Not Applicable

Salary: $

43.00

-

46.00

Hourly

Telework Eligibility
:

Not Telework Eligible

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 Justice

Union
:

000 - None

Posting Date
:

Sep 21, 2026, 2:07:10 PM

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

Oct 6, 2026, 1:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials
:

Resume

Contact Name
:

Human Resources

|

Contact Email
:

DOJCSDHR@mt.gov

|

Contact Phone
:

406-444-5528

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.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, statistics, or related field.
Four years of directly related budgeting experience.
Two years of supervisory experience.

Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.
Special Instructions:
The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant's qualification may include, but are not limited to, an evaluation of the résumé and cover letter, a structured interview, performance test, academic transcripts, reference/background checks and fingerprint checks.
Additional materials, references or information submitted by the applicant, but not requested, will not be considered.
Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:

Criminal History Fingerprint / Name-based Check
Driving History