Senior Budget Analyst - Budget Analyst 5
State of Iowa
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Budget Analyst 3
State of Iowa
400 Health & Human Services – Compliance and Administration
Location
Iowa, 50319
Salary
$29.97 - $46.49
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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April 3, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves creating and tracking budgets for health and human services programs, preparing financial reports, and advising leaders on funding impacts in the State of Iowa's Department of Health and Human Services.
It requires working closely with program teams to manage multiple funding sources while staying within state and federal rules.
A good fit would be someone detail-oriented, adaptable, and skilled at clear communication who enjoys solving financial puzzles in a government setting.
Key Requirements
- Develop and monitor annual budgets for HHS programs and appropriations
- Prepare monthly/periodic financial projections and quarterly reports using accounting and statistical methods
- Conduct financial impact analyses and fiscal notes for legislative actions
- Build strong knowledge of HHS programs and agency budgeting processes
- Provide proactive consulting on cost forecasting and issue resolution
- Maintain comprehensive documentation and controls for budget areas
- Communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally to diverse audiences
Full Job Description
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of Administration, Bureau of Budget and Planning is seeking a Budget Analyst 3 to join our team!
The Budget Analyst 3 position develops and monitors annual budgets and provides financial support to the leadership team for assigned appropriations and programs.
This position is the primary point of contact to analyze and support the complex funding associated with HHS operating programs and manages multiple funds through an effective partnership and collaboration with program staff.
This position will prepare and submit:
- Annual budgets and monthly or other periodic financial projections.
- Quarterly financial reports utilizing a variety of accounting and statistical reports/methods.
- Financial impact analyses and fiscal notes detailing proposed and actual legislated actions.
To be effective, the candidate must develop a strong understanding of HHS programs and the agency’s budgeting processes.
Proactive consulting to identify and forecast cost impacts while maintaining comprehensive documentation in support of all assigned budget areas is critical to the success of the position.
The desired candidate will be:
- Flexible and willing to adapt.
- An active participant in agency or program budget meetings.
- Able to provide direct, clear, concise, and professional written and verbal communications for a variety of audiences.
- Able to quickly identify issues, offer solutions and continuously establish and maintain adequate controls to leverage funding sources and operate within state and federal limitations.
Benefits
Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
- Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
- Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
- Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
- Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.
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Background Checks
Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.
The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer
HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply.
Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).
E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States.
The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.
For more information, please visitwww.e-verify.gov.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, and experience equal to three years of full-time work in professional level budget analysis or fiscal management.
2) All of the following (a and b):
a. Three years of full-time work experience in professional level budget analysis or fiscal management; and
b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in accounting, finance, or business administration equals one year of full-time experience.
3) All of the following (a, b, and c):
a. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in business administration or public administration; and
b. Two years of full-time work experience in professional level budget analysis or fiscal management; and
c. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited college or university course work in accounting, finance, or business administration equals one year of full-time experience.
4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Budget Analyst 2.
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