Budget Analyst 2 (04923)
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LocationHelena
Work modehybrid
SeniorityMid
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentHealth Resources Division/ Fiscal and Operations Bureau
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live3h ago
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Knowledge of budget and audit principles and practices
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Skill in organizational methods and time management
Ability to interact with diverse groups, federal officers, staff, and subject matter experts
Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, math or closely related field
Five years experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial management
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
SABHRS experience
Internet Budget Analysis and Reporting System (IBARS) experience
Medicaid, HELP, or Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) program experience and knowledge of related federal and state laws, rules and regulations
Subject to background checks relevant to the position
Must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended
Skills
SABHRS
IBARS
Benefits
Healthcare coverage
Retirement plans
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Holidays
Work/life balance
Public service loan forgiveness
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Health Resources Division/ Fiscal and Operations Bureau.
About the role
The Fiscal and Operations Bureau is responsible for the administration and management of all the financial, accounting and budget responsibilities for two divisions: Health Resources and Medicaid Health Services Management. The bureau coordinates Medicaid, Montana Health and Economic Livelihood Partnership Plan (HELP), Healthy Montana Kids (HMK), and other grant expenditures between the Medicaid/HELP/HMK bureaus; prepares forecasting information for all the bureaus and provides it to other department staff to utilize. Montana Medicaid, HELP, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) have a combined budget in excess of $1 billion and provide services to more than 190,000 Montanans.
Responsibilities
The job includes preparing and analyzing the budget and financial reports, along with legislative requirements. Other duties include researching and providing expenditure controls; analyzing financial fiscal data, provider/claim data and payments; and analyzing management information systems data. The position must provide recommendations on financial or claim information.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
The State of Montana’s comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.
Qualifications for this Career Opportunity
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Knowledge of budget and audit principles and practices.
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Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
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Skill in organizational methods and time management.
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Ability to interact with diverse groups, federal officers, staff, and subject matter experts.
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Meet minimum qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, math or closely related field.
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Five years’ experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial management.
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Other combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Preferred:
Nice to have
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Certified Public Accountant (CPA), SABHRS and Internet Budget Analysis and Reporting System (IBARS) experience.
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Medicaid, HELP, or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) program experience and knowledge of related federal and state laws, rules and regulations.
How to Apply
To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.
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Cover Letter
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Resume
Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.
Additional Information
This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants
This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.
This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2026.
The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency’s 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.
Legal
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.
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