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Budget Analyst Trainee

Office of Policy and Management
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Do you enjoy governmental budgeting, financial analysis and public sector policy development? Are you looking to make an impact by making government more efficient? If so, discover the opportunity to be a part of the exciting and professional team at OPM.


THE POSITION

The State of Connecticut’s Office of Policy and Management (OPM) is recruiting for a Budget Analyst Trainee (Leadership Associate (target class Budget Analyst)) position in the Budget and Financial Management Division. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team of professionals responsible for budget and policy analysis on behalf of the Governor.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

  • To work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
  • We offer a competitive benefits plan that includes medical and dental coverage, a retirement plan as well as paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
  • We encourage a strong work/life balance for all state employees.
  • We offer opportunities for professional and personal growth.

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HIGHLIGHTS

This is a full time (40 hours per week) position conveniently located in Hartford, CT, easily accessible to all major highways.

  • LOCATION: OPM, Budget and Financial Management Division
  • ADDRESS: 450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
  • WORK HOURS: Full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week
  • SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO

  • Perform technical financial analysis work, assisting a specialist of higher grade in administering the State financial program for a group of State agencies or programs.
  • Analyze, review, and make recommendations for the financial affairs of the agencies or programs assigned.
  • Assist in the analysis and review of budget requests and options for assigned agencies or programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated class (Budget Analyst) at the completion of the development program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • An advanced degree (e.g., Master's, PhD) in the field of public administration, public policy, economics, business administration, finance or a related discipline or 2 years’ experience in state finance or accounting.
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel and/or Access, including manipulating data sets and advanced computational functions.
  • Training or experience in public budgeting and quantitative or statistical analysis.
  • Experience with accounting systems and preparing, evaluating or analyzing the budgets and financial statements of government or nonprofit entities.