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Budget Analyst

Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: Pierre, SD 57501

Salary: $1748.24 - $2443.16 Per Semi-Monthly
Job Type: Full Time
JOB SUMMARY:
Job ID: 2731;  Agency: Bureau of Finance &amp; ManagementSalary/Grade: $1748.24 - $2443.16 semimonthly, E17<br>Closing Date: Open Until Filled <br>The State of South Dakota, Bureau of Finance &amp; Management (BFM), is looking for a motivated individual to fill a Budget Analyst position in Pierre. The person chosen for this position will work as an independent contributor in a team environment and be involved in the development, presentation, and implementation of the Governor's annual budget for the State of South Dakota. Each budget analyst has the opportunity to present budget and policy recommendations for assigned departments of state government to the Commissioner of the Bureau of Finance &amp; Management and the Governor of South Dakota. This position functions as a member of a team of professionals who provide policy and budget analysis services to the Governor in preparation of the State budget and on state policy issues. If you enjoy working in a team environment, seek challenges, and strive for excellence, then this is the job for you. Duties include: developing a thorough and in-depth understanding of assigned agencies' mission, objectives, needs, and fiscal operations and how agencies' operations integrate and interact within state government to provide outstanding service to both the agency and BFM; helping agencies achieve results with fiscal responsibility and in support of the Governor's agenda and holds self accountable for achieving quality results; gathering and evaluating information to arrive at accurate conclusions, developing effective solutions, and making timely, practical and effective recommendations; recommending new approaches and successfully adapting to changing priorities, organizational strategy, and future challenges; developing rapport, collaboration, and communication openly and effectively with agency staff to create an environment of trust that facilitates the achievement of goals; leads groups and presents information accurately, concisely and persuasively; represents BFM externally in a manner that enhances the agency's credibility, reputation, and value. This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act. The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Knowledge of: principles and practices of fiscal administration and budget techniques; governmental accounting, statistics and management analysis. Ability to: communicate information clearly and concisely orally and in writing; interpret rules and regulations; meet reporting requirements; make timely and accurate decisions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. <br>VETERANS' PREFERENCE ELIGIBLE<br>&quot;An Equal Opportunity Employer&quot;

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