Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position
The Division of Finance and Administrative Services (DFAS) is seeking applications for an Agency Budget Senior Analyst to join our team in Cole County.
Job Posting Number: 4027 8686630 & 86880048
Semi-monthly salary: The current rate for this position is $2,816.69. Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).
Annual Salary: $67,600.62
Work Hours: The work hours for this position are 8:00 to 5:00, Monday through Friday.
Job Location: This position will be located at 221 West High Street, Jefferson City, MO. All internal promotional applicants are encouraged to apply as there may be alternate office space available.
Why you’ll love this position: This is a professional position in the field of budget and analysis (this is not an accounting position), requiring a high degree of judgement and initiative in completing assigned duties. The person in this position is vital to the Department of Social Services’ (DSS) budget preparation and fiscal note response. You will gain experience, skills, and advanced knowledge of the ins and outs of state government budgeting and the legislative process.
The Department of Social Services partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth, and move families to self-sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy and productive lives.
Responsibilities - What you’ll do
This position plays a key role in the preparation and tracking of DSS’ budget. Duties include:
- Analyzing assigned division’s budget requests; making entries and running reports in the MOVERS budgeting system, providing technical advice and assisting the division in the preparation of budgets, and providing recommendations on budget performance measures.
- Researching and analyzing topics, presenting recommendations to DSS management regarding important budget and policy matters.
- Tracking progress on assigned division’s budget and maintaining Excel spreadsheets to balance each step of the budget cycle.
- Generating and maintaining a variety of budget and expenditure tracking reports using the state financial system, Excel, and Access.
- Preparing and monitoring assigned division’s coding sheets for payment documents and completing necessary SAM II budgetary documents as needed.
Qualifications - All you need for success
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
Preferred Qualifications:
The person in this position should be organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to change. Must have excellent time management and (written and verbal) communication skills and be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, agency staff, and vendors. Ability to work independently in assessing and managing priorities. Ability to analyze facts, apply identified parameters, and draw conclusions. Experience with computers and desktop applications, including Microsoft Office products. Knowledge of SAM II and Excel formulas preferred.
Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
Job Details - More reasons to love this position
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.
Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:
If you have questions about this position, please contact: Human Resources [email protected]. If you experience accessibility issues while applying, please contact Courtney Hall at [email protected] or call 573-751-4244.
Recruitment Area: All qualified applicants.
Application Deadline: June 18, 2026
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.