Budget Analyst

Posting Date

04/21/26

Application Deadline

05/04/26

Pay Range

$72,000 - $107,000 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Office of Budget and Finance

About the Position

Are you a numbers enthusiast with strong analytical skills? Do you aspire to make a meaningful impact in public service? Join us in the pivotal role of Budget Analyst, where you will play a key part in managing Maricopa County's impressive $4 billion budget.

As a Budget Analyst, you will be at the heart of strategic budgetary planning, supporting the preparation and maintenance of the county's comprehensive budget throughout the fiscal year. You will gain a holistic view of the budget process and collaborate with professionals from over 50 departments, ensuring our fiduciary responsibilities are met for the residents of Maricopa County.

We are seeking high achievers who are proactive, team-oriented, and ready to drive our department forward. If you're ready to take the initiative and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want you on our team!

About Us

We achieve results through innovation and critical thinking. The mission of the Maricopa County Budget Division is to support Maricopa County Leadership by providing research and resource allocation recommendations for their consideration as they advance the County’s goals of exceptional customer service and a lean and efficient government. Come be a part of a team that asks “why” and gets the job done!

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more!  Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Two years of professional experience in budgeting or financial management

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field

• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

Job Contributions

• Perform budget administration services, including monthly forecast analysis, position management analysis, and board agenda item review 

• Prepare budget development and consolidation documents, including budget baselines, analysis reports, recommendations, agreements, and research reports 

• Review, analyze, and make recommendations concerning funding requests for new or expanded programs

• Consult with departments on long-range forecasts of revenues, expenditures, demands for services, and other business issues

• Monitor, report, and evaluate results of the program and other performance measures

• Review state and federal legislation for County financial impacts

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work schedule that requires access to a computer and high-speed internet

• Position may require occasional travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County or private vehicles used on County business.

• Requires working standard business hours Monday through Friday

• May be required to work after-hours, on weekends and holidays, as needed during the months of the budget cycle

• Limited availability for vacation use from January to June

• Frequently subject to time pressures, multiple or complicated tasks, unscheduled tasks, decision making, and teamwork

• Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights

• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

 

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

 

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