Budget Analyst III

General Summary: Mid- level role with independent responsibility for managing budget modifications, coordinating with departments, and ensuring compliance with funding agreements.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead development of the Comprehensive Annual Budget.
• Ensure compliance with federal, tribal, and grant regulations.
• Represent OMB in council meetings and audits. Develop and implement budgetary policies and procedures.
• Coordinate legislative materials ( TRs, NCSs) for budget approval.
• Independently manage budget modifications and reporting.
• Liaise with external funding sources.
• Assist in audits and close- out processes.
• Provide guidance to departments on budget classification.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assist in preparing basic budget documents and Addendum E-forms.
• Monitor expenditures and reconcile accounts.
• Support contract file maintenance. Assist with general ledger setup and reporting.
• Provide administrative support to OMB.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor' s degree in Business or related field.
• Experience: 5- 7 years of progressive experience in budgeting or finance.
• Basic knowledge of federal and tribal regulations
• Certified Budget Specialist ( CBS) or CMA preferred.
• Leadership and supervisory experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Familiarity with PL 93- 638 and related federal laws.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem- solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the MCN and employees.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn MCN' s system.

Preferred Requirements

• Education: Master' s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Experience: Ten years of experience in a leadership/ management capacity. Special skills: Experience working in a diverse multi- cultural organization. Knowledge of the Muscogee ( Creek) Nation.
• Preference: Muscogee and Indian preference.