Employment Opportunities

Work at the North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) is high-impact, high-visibility, and rewarding. OSBM is uniquely positioned to offer opportunities to collaborate and develop professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders across all state agencies and universities. Our agency offers a spectrum of work opportunities spanning budget, management, audit, and demographic & economic analysis. Some of the areas that our analysts cover include:

Employment Opportunities policy areas we cover

In addition to a stimulating, professional, and welcoming work environment, OSBM also provides growth opportunities for motivated employees, with defined career tracks that position them to be leaders in state government.

Some of the benefits of working at OSBM include: a competitive salary and leave policies, professional development opportunities, and work-life balance. To learn more about the benefits of working in North Carolina state government, you can visit the North Carolina Office of Human Resources webpage.

Join us and make an impact!

Even if we have no currently open positions, we would still love to hear from you if you think we might be a good fit. Please send us your resume and cover letter: recruiting@osbm.nc.gov.

For job openings, except internships, applicants must complete and submit a State Application form — see the green “Apply” button in the position posting. Generally, the State Application for Employment (PD-107) form, as well as a comprehensive list of state government vacancies are available. Resumes are welcome but will not be accepted in lieu of a state application for open positions. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date either online or by mail to the following address:

Office of State Budget and Management  
Att: Melissa Martin  
Mail Service Center 20320  
Raleigh, NC 27699-0320

OSBM uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with highly qualified individuals. The Office of State Budget and Management is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Thank you for your interest in OSBM!

Coming Soon!

Summer 2025 Internships

Starting in December 2024, OSBM will begin accepting applications for summer 2025 internships. Please check back then for more information. In the meantime, learn more about what it's like to be an intern at OSBM from our 2024 interns

Current Openings

Team Lead for Health & Human Services/General Government (State Budget Management Analyst II)

OSBM is excited to announce that we are looking to fill a Team Lead position in Budget Execution (SBMA II). This position will serve as a Team Lead for the Health and Human Services and General Government (HHS/Gen Gov) team. Provide guidance and leadership in the execution of the state budget for these key areas of state government, ensuring consistency in the interpretation and application of statutes and policies .

For more information about this opportunity and to apply 

State Budget Management Analyst I 

Through the annual budget process, budget analysts become policy experts in their field and play a key role in helping inform public policy decisions, the state budget, and legislation. We are accepting applications for Budget Management Analysts in Budget Execution and Budget Development. 

For more information and to apply