Budget Manager II

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re‑route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public.

Description of Work

North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) Fiscal Unit is seeking a Budget Manager II to serve as the Section Lead for the Agency budget management section. The position will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the department's budget planning, fiscal management, and administration of approximately $260 million to include the Agency's annual operating budget.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

Internal State Government Posting – Only current permanent and temporary NC State Government and/or University employees or layoff candidates with the State of North Carolina eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by G.S. 126 may apply.

Salary Range: $81,620-$159,158 Salary Grade: NC23

Location

512 N. Salisbury Street

Key Responsibilities

• Leads and develops a professional budget analyst team; directs statewide budget development and management processes; ensures compliance with state and federal requirements; provides fiscal analysis, forecasting, and advisory services to SHP Chief Financial Officer and senior leadership; and manages communication with internal and external stakeholders including OSBM and the Fiscal Research Division.
• Ensures systems, structures, tools, and policies exist to support effective, transparent, and compliant budgeting practices; oversees quantitative financial modeling and data analysis; and leads cross‑functional initiatives to mitigate financial risks, resolve fiscal issues, and support successful agency operations.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Thorough knowledge of state and federal budgeting principles, processes, and requirements.
• Strong analytical skills including fiscal modeling, forecasting, and interpreting complex financial data.
• Ability to manage statewide budget development, execution, and compliance functions.
• Proficiency in financial systems, data tools, and reporting technologies used in state budgeting.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills to develop, coach, and evaluate professional staff.
• Ability to manage complex and time sensitive budgeting cycles and legislative processes.
• Excellent communication skills for coordination with OSBM, Fiscal Research, internal leadership, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to implement fiscal policy, improve budget systems, and ensure compliance across the organization.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance or other discipline related to the area of assignment from appropriately accredited institution AND four years of progressive related experience, three of which must have been supervisory in nature; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Position/Physical Requirements

• Criminal Background Investigation
• Drug Screening Test

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

The NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.