Budget Analyst

LC State invites applications for the position of Budget Analyst.

Salary and rank based on experience and qualifications: $50,000 - $55,000.

• Experience in finance and/or budgeting.
• Excellent ability to organize, plan, and manage complex projects along with a proven ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI).
• Involvement in an environment that requires maintaining confidentiality of information.

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or equivalent.
• Experience in an institution of higher education.
• Working knowledge of Ellucian Colleague Finance module.
• Experience analyzing information, identifying problems, defining alternatives, and developing recommendations for management/administrators.

1. →Establish the processes for development of the CTE budget and assure those processes are carried out in a timely manner.
2. →Perform scenario planning with respect to CTE budget and related funds, including multi-year forecasts and trend analyses.
3. →Assist in preparation of tentative, interim, and final budget submissions for the State within established guidelines; review expenditures for programs to ensure proper budget compliance, with specialization in CTE (Funds 12 & 14).
4. →Responsibility for general accounting and related business processes of the Career and Technical Education division, including budget to actual analysis, account reconciliation review and journal entry preparation.
5. →Assist in the formulation and review of internal controls, policy guidelines, and internal forms.
6. →Monitor and prepare all CTE grant invoices, statements and deposits.
7. →Ensure that the College complies with state and federal policies and regulations.
8. →Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
9. →Support campus-wide fiscal operations through the Budget Office.
10. →Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including regular reporting to the CTE Dean and the Office of the Provost.
11. →Additional duties include direct and indirect activities to support recruitment and retention of students.

Application Procedure: Please upload the following documents or your application may not be considered for review.

• →Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• →Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• →Contact Information or Letters for three (3) Professional References
• →Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts requested upon hire)

This position is open until filled; however, applications received on or before October 30, 2026, will receive first consideration. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check and may also be subject to an education verification. LC State is an EEO/VETS employer.