Budget Analyst Supervisor

This first review of applications will be November 6, 2026. Please submit the following required documents on the State of Montana Careers website\:

• Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisor’s name/phone number for each position.

For a complete job description, please email [email protected]

To be considered for this position, you must reside in Montana.

Why you would enjoy working here; Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200+ unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPI’s purpose with applicable knowledge in education, health, research and analysis, nutrition, finance, administration, human resources, licensing and regulation, information technology, and many others. We are proud to serve 149,000+ students pre-K to grade 12, their parents and guardians, 400+ school districts, 16,000+ educational professionals, and 3,000+ adult learners. 

Benefits of working for OPI\:

·Work/life balance

·Family friendly

·Dedicated and caring colleagues

·Health coverage

·Retirement plans

·Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)

·Opportunities and room for professional growth

·Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.

E-Verify\: Effective October 1, 2026, this agency is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https\://www.e-verify.gov/

Job Overview\: This position is responsible for the administration and supervision of the Budget Analysis and Grant Accounting section of the Finance Division. The position is responsible for (1) monitoring and controlling professional accounting, budgeting and fiscal grant management services for various federal grants and governmental budgets; 2) establishing SABHRS accounting structures, developing internal accounting systems and controls for financial operations, budget reviews, and grant management; distributing funds to sub recipients; fiscal monitoring of sub grantees to ensure their fiscal compliance with federal laws, rules, and regulations, and individual provisions of each federal grant; and providing technical assistance and training to sub recipients; 3) supervising three grant accountants and three budget analysts 4) ensuring work performed by the unit is in compliance with applicable policies, rules, and regulations.Each program budget has its own set of complex federal regulations, frequently changing provisions of those regulations, with variability between programs.

·Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and methods.

·Knowledge of state personnel policies and procedures.

·Knowledge of SABHRS and state accounting policy.

·Knowledge of supervisory practices and techniques including hiring, discipline, performance appraisals, developing work plans, goals, and objectives.

·Proficiency in Excel.

·Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customers and personal services.

·Ability to recognize, analyze and solve financial recording and reporting problems and to accurately interpret fiscal and accounting records.

·Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

·Ability to work in a congenial manner with a highly diverse staff of professional, technical, and clerical personnel of various technical levels.

·Good listening and questioning skills.

·Ability to demonstrate an appropriate level of precision to complete projects successfully or to execute job responsibilities.

·Ability to stay focused when faced with a series of deadlines and challenging or uncertain situations.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience)\:

·2 years of accounting experience

·2 years of supervisory experience

·Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

·Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Does this sound like you?

Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online, including any veterans or disability preference documentation. When submitting the required documents, you must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. 

OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This position is in the PERS retirement system.

Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the 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.

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.