What are the responsibilities and job description for the Budget Director position at State of Nebraska?
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Attorney General - Agency 11 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $0.000 Job Posting: JR2025-00016425 Budget Director (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 06-30-2026 Job Description: Budget Director Nebraska Department of Justice / Nebraska Attorney General’s Office The Nebraska Department of Justice / Nebraska Attorney General’s Office is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Budget Director. Salary commensurate with comparable state agency positions and candidate experience. Full-time state benefits available. The Nebraska Department of Justice is dedicated to assuring equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees in all aspects of personnel administration without regard to political affiliation, race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, or religious creed and with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional rights. Veterans preference applicable. Please email a cover letter, writing sample and resume to: Nebraska Attorney General’s Office Email ago.recruiting@nebraska.gov Position Summary: The Budget Director is responsible for the development and oversight of the agency’s biennial budget. This position will: · Monitor and audit revenues and expenditures to ensure compliance with applicable budget requirements, regulations, and guidelines · Prepare and present written and oral financial reports to agency leadership and stakeholders · Manage federal grants and ensure the timely submission of all required reports · Coordinate the agency’s financial planning and analysis efforts · Oversee the agency’s accounting processes · Perform other duties as assigned Requirements / Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Preferred Qualifications: At least two years of experience in financial management or a related field Other: A criminal history and abuse background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics. Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans. Once you've had the opportunity to explore our current open positions, apply for those of interest to you. https://das.nebraska.gov/personnel/training/ExternalTutorial/ Check back on your candidate profile to see the status of your submitted applications, as well as any new postings that might interest you! Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!