Introduction
Do you enjoy governmental budgeting, financial analysis and public sector policy development? Are you looking to make an impact by making government more efficient? If so, discover the opportunity to be a part of the exciting and professional team at OPM.
THE POSITION
The State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management (OPM), is currently accepting applications for the position of Budget Analyst Trainee (Leadership Associate (confidential) - target class Budget Analyst) position in the Budget and Financial Management Division. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team of professionals responsible for budget and policy analysis on behalf of the Governor.
HIGHLIGHTS
This is a full time position conveniently located in Hartford, CT, easily accessible to all major highways.
- LOCATION: Office of Policy and Management
- ADDRESS: 450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
- WORK HOURS: Full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week
- SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- Our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees
About Us
At OPM, we report directly to the Governor and provide information and analysis that the Governor uses to formulate public policy for the state. We also assist state agencies and municipalities in implementing the law and public policy on behalf of the people of Connecticut. We prepare the Governor’s budget proposals; implement and monitor the execution of the enacted budget; and oversee the executive branch agencies that report to the Governor.
OPM functions as the Governor’s staff agency and plays a central role in state government, providing the information and analysis used to formulate public policy for the State and assisting State agencies and municipalities in implementing policy decisions on the Governor’s behalf. Through intra-agency and inter-agency efforts, OPM strengthens and improves the delivery of services to the citizens of Connecticut and increases the efficiency and effectiveness of state government through integrated process and system improvements.
OPM’s Budget and Financial Management Division:
- Develops effective guidelines, procedures and automated tools that support the formulation and execution of state fiscal policy;
- Provides analyses, evaluations and recommendations on all issues, including but not limited to policy, economic, labor relations, pensions and revenues, which impact the development and implementation of the State's financial and programmatic policies, and advises the Governor, Secretary of OPM, agency heads and the Legislature;
- Implements the State's policies through development of a capital spending program that meets the statutory bonding cap, and executes and monitors that program through the State Bond Commission; and
- Ensures compliance with applicable state laws, administrative policy, legislative intent and Judicial decisions as they relate to agency fiscal budgets; seeks efficiency and effectiveness of agency operations; undertakes in-depth analysis of agency current and future financial and programmatic needs and accomplishments.
Learn more about making an impaCT by serving the state of Connecticut in the Governor’s Budget Office by watching the video below:
Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
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BEFORE YOU APPLY:
- Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
- Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy: Refer to General Letter No. 195 - Candidate Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Vacancy Filling Process.
- Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
- Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
- Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
- Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
AFTER YOU APPLY:
- Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates - such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links - please check your Personal Status Board regularly.
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- Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
- Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
- Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
- Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
- This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.
QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to opm.recruitment@ct.gov.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency incumbents in this class participate in a formal development program designed to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify for appointment to a designated managerial or professional confidential class assigned to the MP Pay Plan.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
At the end of the training program, this position will perform a full range of basic budget analysis work for assigned agencies or programs. Major duties include:
- Performs technical financial analysis work, assisting a specialist of higher grade in administering the State financial program for a group of State agencies or programs;
- Analyzes, reviews, and makes recommendations for the financial affairs of the agencies or programs assigned;
- Assists in the analysis and review of budget requests and options for assigned agencies or programs;
- Studies operations and needs, makes suggestions for modifications of financial proposals when appropriate;
- Assists in performing analytical work involving examination of budgetary controls, fiscal operations and purchasing functions;
- Monitors agency spending/revenue/capital programs during the fiscal year;
- Makes recommendations to the section director on the financial requests in terms of agency or program policy or objectives;
- Participates in review of state agencies fiscal management policies, procedures and systems;
- Prepares background data and conducts studies on various problems arising in connection with fiscal administration; and,
- Reviews requests for establishment of new positions, leases, and capital projects.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Considerable
- oral and written communication skills;
- interpersonal skills;
- Considerable ability to
- understand and apply state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
- analyze and solve problems;
- effect and manage change;
- plan for and implement excellent customer service;
- learn a new knowledge base in functional area;
- learn and apply policy and procedure;
- Managerial aptitude.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated class at the completion of the development program.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A degree (e.g., Bachelor’s, Master's, PhD) in the field of data science, economics, finance, public administration, public policy or a related discipline;
- Two (2) years’ experience in data science, finance, or accounting;
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and/or Access or other data analysis and reporting tools, including manipulating data sets and advanced computational functions; and,
- Training or experience in budgeting and quantitative or statistical analysis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Prior to appointment to this class there must be an approved managerial or professional confidential designated class identified to which the incumbent will be appointed upon successful completion of an approved development program. Incumbents in this class must meet the experience and training requirements of the identified designated class at the end of the development program.
- The work schedule for this classification is full-time. Incumbents must work a full-time forty (40) hours per week schedule.
- Incumbents in this class will be eligible for reclassification to the designated class without competitive examination upon successful completion of the development program and satisfactory service. The length of the development program should be designed around the requirements of the designated class and the prior experience of the incumbent but in no case should be less than one (1) year or exceed three (3) calendar years in accordance with C.G.S. 5-234.
- All appointments to this class shall be under terms of an approved development program and in accordance with a time schedule approved by the Department of Administrative Services.
- No additional working test period shall be required upon successful completion of the development program.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
