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 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!

Current Openings

Trainer / Business Systems Analyst

Key Responsibilities as a Trainer/ Business Systems Analyst, include, but are not limited to:

  • Develop comprehensive in‑person, virtual instructor‑led, and self‑paced eLearning training for all phases of the BSR implementation.
  • Analyze BSR system functionality to understand workflows, business rules, and new system behavior (e.g., Base Budget, Federal Funds, Budget Revisions) and translate these into clear, accessible training materials 
  • Create engaging course content using Articulate Storyline or similar eLearning development tools.
  • Collaborate closely with other Trainers, Business Teams, Agile Teams, and Development Teams to validate system processes and ensure training accuracy.
  • Develop user‑friendly documentation, job aids, facilitator guides, and multimedia instructional content.
  • Conduct pilot trainings, gather feedback, and refine materials to ensure clarity and effectiveness for statewide audiences.
  • Deliver classroom and virtual training to employees who administer budgeting processes across state agencies.
  • Update and maintain training assets throughout the phased rollout of the BSR solution, ensuring alignment with system changes and enhancements 
  • Provide subject‑matter clarity during training sessions and assist learners in understanding how new processes improve efficiency, reporting, and workflow stability.

Internal state employee candidates learn more and apply here. 

External candidates learn more and apply here.

Internal Auditor

We currently have two positions open for Internal Auditors to provide audit services for Hurricane Helene state and federal CDBG-DR grants. Job responsibilities include:

  • Conduct audits of compliance, operational, and investigative.
  • Conduct the planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up phases of audit assignments in accordance with the Global Internal Auditing Standards.
  • Perform, under general supervision, the annual risk assessment to set the risk-based audit plan. 
  • Stay abreast of Community Development Block Grants or Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery CDBG-DR laws, regulations, rules and policies.

Internal state employee candidates learn more and apply here.

External candidates learn more and apply here.

State Budget Management Analyst I, Budget Execution

As an Analyst, you will:

  • Provide technical assistance and guidance to agencies in carrying out their delegated responsibilities related to budget management.
  • Monitor and evaluate budget adjustment requests within the framework of the State Budget Act, relevant state and federal legislation, and rules and policies.
  • Oversee agency budgets and expenditures to ensure a balanced budget.
  • Analyze expenditures and revenues and propose solutions to structural budget shortfalls to ensure that the Governor’s Recommended Base Budget is an accurate plan for the upcoming biennium.
  • Demonstrate curiosity and the ability to think critically to make connections that others miss and to use this skill to assist leadership, staff, and agencies to identify and solve problems

Internal state employee candidates learn more and apply here.

External candidates learn more and apply here.

For questions, please email: recruiting@osbm.nc.gov
 

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