Budget Analyst 2 (04923)

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Health Resources Division/ Fiscal and Operations Bureau.

The Fiscal and Operations Bureau is responsible for the administration and management of all the financial, accounting and budget responsibilities for two divisions: Health Resources and Medicaid Health Services Management. The bureau coordinates Medicaid, Montana Health and Economic Livelihood Partnership Plan (HELP), Healthy Montana Kids (HMK), and other grant expenditures between the Medicaid/HELP/HMK bureaus; prepares forecasting information for all the bureaus and provides it to other department staff to utilize. Montana Medicaid, HELP, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) have a combined budget in excess of $1 billion and provide services to more than 190,000 Montanans.

The job includes preparing and analyzing the budget and financial reports, along with legislative requirements. Other duties include researching and providing expenditure controls; analyzing financial fiscal data, provider/claim data and payments; and analyzing management information systems data. The position must provide recommendations on financial or claim information.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Knowledge of budget and audit principles and practices.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Skill in organizational methods and time management.

• Ability to interact with diverse groups, federal officers, staff, and subject matter experts.

• Meet minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, math or closely related field.

  • Five years’ experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial management.

  • Other combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Preferred: 

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), SABHRS and Internet Budget Analysis and Reporting System (IBARS) experience.

  • Medicaid, HELP, or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) program experience and knowledge of related federal and state laws, rules and regulations.

How to Apply

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Additional Information

This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants

This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2026.