Working Title: Budget Analyst
Job Class: Management Analyst 3
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID : 96458
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 08/19/2026
Closing Date : 09/04/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
Division/Unit : Department of Human Services (DHS) / Office of Inspector General (OIG) - EOP Enterprise Finance
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $28.75 - $42.16 / hourly; $60,030 - $88,030 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
*This posting is used to fill multiple vacancies.
*This position is eligible for telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.
The Budget Analyst performs financial analysis and budget management work in support of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). This position supports the OIG Operations Manager and OIG division managers in maintaining financial accountability and operational efficiency across OIG's programs and services.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Monitoring and analyzing administration-wide expense and contracts budgets.
Processing financial transactions.
Maintaining internal controls.
Ensuring compliance with applicable financial policies and regulations.
While individual incumbents may carry a primary focus in either expense or contracts budget functions, both positions maintain cross-trained competency across the full scope of this responsibility and are expected to perform either function as organizational needs require.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Two (2) years of experience performing financial analysis and budget monitoring, including variance analysis, spend rate tracking and/or expense forecasting.
AND
Experience must demonstrate the following:
Process financial transactions, ensure audit readiness, and maintain the integrity of financial records.
Monitor budget compliance.
Identify, document and/or escalate financial exceptions, anomalies and/or compliance issues in accordance with established protocols.
Maintain data integrity at the transaction level, ensuring entries are accurate, complete and/or consistent with applicable financial policies.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public administration or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Knowledge of the following:
Government financial regulations, fiscal analysis and financial reporting, including MMB financial policies and procedures and FOD/ADM policy requirements.
Minnesota Statutes, Session Laws and Rules pertaining to state budgeting, financial management and internal controls, including 16A/C reporting requirements.
State financial systems and general ledger structures, including transaction processing, coding conventions and reconciliation processes used in Minnesota state government.
Contract encumbrance principles, funding source rules and fiscal review standards applicable to state agency contracts management.
Internal control frameworks and audit support processes applicable to state agency financial operations.
OIG policies, procedures and protocols, including requirements governing the management of confidential and private information.
DHS licensing functions and the role of the OIG in investigating fraud, waste and abuse within human services programs.
Familiar with 16A/C budget allotment requirements and threshold breach processing procedures.
Conduct contract and amendment fiscal reviews, assessing financial impacts and cost reasonableness in accordance with.
Experience with P-Card and Travel & Expense analysis, including the ability to identify anomalies, coding errors and policy compliance issues at the transaction level.
Skilled at computer and data entry sufficient to accurately enter and maintain financial data across multiple systems, databases and spreadsheet applications with reasonable speed and accuracy.
Understand and maintain confidential and private information in strict accordance with applicable policies, procedures and regulations.
Experience with written and verbal communication sufficient to clearly document financial findings, respond to inquiries and present information to supervisors and internal clients.
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
It is the policy of the Department of Human Services that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, including the following components:
Criminal background check
Reference check
Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)
Complete the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Security Awareness training within 3-business days from the start of employment; and successfully obtain/retain CJIS certification annually.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
