University of Utah
Budget Analysts
🇺🇸
Hybrid - Salt Lake City, UT
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Full-Time
💰
$55K - $85K
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Finance
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February 11th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Utah is hiring a Budget Analyst to analyze financial data, support strategic decision-making, and manage budgeting processes for the Budget Office. The role involves developing, analyzing, and executing budgets, maintaining expenditure controls, consolidating budgets, monitoring fund allocations, and supporting departmental transactions and budgeting needs.
Highlights
- Analyze current resource allocation and estimate future financial requirements.
- Provide advice and assistance in preparing organizational and departmental budgets.
- Monitor and review budgets to ensure appropriate fund expenditure.
- Consolidate departmental budgets into operating and capital budget summaries.
- Compile reports on actual and budget data for decision-making support.
- Adapt to evolving departmental needs and contribute to budget and expense model development.
- Proficiency in budget analysis and financial reporting required; typified by three professional levels (I, II, III) with increasing experience and responsibility.
- Required qualifications range from bachelor's degree plus 2 years experience to master's degree plus 4 years experience depending on level.
- Full-time, 40 hours per week with a pay rate range from $55,000 to $85,000 depending on experience and level.
- Department: Budget and Analysis; VP Area: President; Work schedule Monday to Friday, 9-5 including a hybrid in-person and remote arrangement.
Budget Analysts Full Description
Budget Analysts
Announcement
Details
Open Date | 01/29/2026
Requisition Number | PRN44154B
Job Title | Budget Analysts
Working Title | Budget & Financial Analyst
Career Progression Track | P00
Track Level | P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code | Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | Monday-Friday, approximately 9-5pm, 3-4 days in person, 1-2 day remote
VP Area | President
Department | 00286 - Budget and Analysis
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $55,000 - $85,000/DOE
Close Date | 02/28/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) | 02/12/2026
Job Summary | This position will play a key role in analyzing financial data and supporting strategic decision-making for the Budget Office.
Analyze budgets that allocate current resources and estimate future financial requirements. Examine, analyze, and determine margin increases and efficiency improvements.
Provide assistance and advice regarding the preparation of organizational and departmental budgets.
Analyze department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls. Consolidate departmental budgets into operating and capital budget summaries.
Monitor and review the budget to determine if allocated funds are appropriately spent.
Compile reports on actual and budget data.
Support departmental transactions and related issues; adapt to evolving departmental needs and contribute to future budget and expense model development.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities | Budget Analyst, IDevelop, analyze, and execute budgets that allocate current resources and estimate future financial requirements. Examine, analyze, and determine profit increases and efficiency improvements. Provide assistance and advice regarding the preparation of organizational and departmental budgets. Analyze department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls. Consolidate departmental budgets into operating and capital budget summaries. Monitor and review the budget to determine if allocated funds are appropriately spent. Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: P21181Expected Pay Range: $55,000 to $68,625
Budget Analyst, IIDevelop, analyze, and execute budgets that allocate current resources and estimate future financial requirements. Examine, analyze, and determine profit increases and efficiency improvements. Provide assistance and advice regarding the preparation of organizational and departmental budgets. Analyze department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls. Consolidate departmental budgets into operating and capital budget summaries. Monitor and review the budget to determine if allocated funds are appropriately spent. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: P21182Expected Pay Range: $55,000 to $85,000
Budget Analyst, IIIDevelop, analyze, and execute budgets that allocate current resources and estimate future financial requirements. Examine, analyze, and determine profit increases and efficiency improvements. Provide assistance and advice regarding the preparation of organizational and departmental budgets. Analyze department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls. Consolidate departmental budgets into operating and capital budget summaries. Monitor and review the budget to determine if allocated funds are appropriately spent. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: P21183Expected Pay Range: $ 55,000 to $85,000
Minimum Qualifications | EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Budget Analyst, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
Budget Analyst, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Budget Analyst, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences |
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary |
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.eduhttps://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Requisition Number | PRN44154B
Job Title | Budget Analysts
Working Title | Budget & Financial Analyst
Career Progression Track | P00
Track Level | P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code | Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | Monday-Friday, approximately 9-5pm, 3-4 days in person, 1-2 day remote
VP Area | President
Department | 00286 - Budget and Analysis
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $55,000 - $85,000/DOE
Close Date | 02/28/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) | 02/12/2026
Job Summary | This position will play a key role in analyzing financial data and supporting strategic decision-making for the Budget Office.
Analyze budgets that allocate current resources and estimate future financial requirements. Examine, analyze, and determine margin increases and efficiency improvements.
Provide assistance and advice regarding the preparation of organizational and departmental budgets.
Analyze department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls. Consolidate departmental budgets into operating and capital budget summaries.
Monitor and review the budget to determine if allocated funds are appropriately spent.
Compile reports on actual and budget data.
Support departmental transactions and related issues; adapt to evolving departmental needs and contribute to future budget and expense model development.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities | Budget Analyst, IDevelop, analyze, and execute budgets that allocate current resources and estimate future financial requirements. Examine, analyze, and determine profit increases and efficiency improvements. Provide assistance and advice regarding the preparation of organizational and departmental budgets. Analyze department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls. Consolidate departmental budgets into operating and capital budget summaries. Monitor and review the budget to determine if allocated funds are appropriately spent. Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: P21181Expected Pay Range: $55,000 to $68,625
Budget Analyst, IIDevelop, analyze, and execute budgets that allocate current resources and estimate future financial requirements. Examine, analyze, and determine profit increases and efficiency improvements. Provide assistance and advice regarding the preparation of organizational and departmental budgets. Analyze department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls. Consolidate departmental budgets into operating and capital budget summaries. Monitor and review the budget to determine if allocated funds are appropriately spent. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: P21182Expected Pay Range: $55,000 to $85,000
Budget Analyst, IIIDevelop, analyze, and execute budgets that allocate current resources and estimate future financial requirements. Examine, analyze, and determine profit increases and efficiency improvements. Provide assistance and advice regarding the preparation of organizational and departmental budgets. Analyze department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls. Consolidate departmental budgets into operating and capital budget summaries. Monitor and review the budget to determine if allocated funds are appropriately spent. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: P21183Expected Pay Range: $ 55,000 to $85,000
Minimum Qualifications | EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Budget Analyst, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
Budget Analyst, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Budget Analyst, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences |
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary |
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.eduhttps://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- * How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Optional Documents
University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
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