Budget and Management Intern

Budget and Management Intern (26000085)

Budget and Management Intern

(26000085)

Organization: Budget and Management

Agency Contact Name and Information: Janine Burnside ...

Unposting Date: Feb 15, 2026, 9:59:00 PM

Work Location: James A Rhodes Office Tower 34 30 East Broad Street 34th Floor Columbus 43215-3457

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County

Compensation: $24.00

Schedule: Part-time

Work Hours: Varies, up to 24 hours per week

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill: Internship

Technical Skills: Budgeting, Data Analytics, Internship, Management

Professional Skills: Active Learning, Analyzation, Critical Thinking, Written Communication

Agency Overview

What We Do:

The Ohio Office of Budget and Management (OBM) is the fiscal backbone of the State of Ohio enterprise. OBM works with the Governor and every state agency in providing policy analysis, fiscal research, and financial management services. We help state agencies shape Ohio's future by ensuring the proper and responsible use of state resources!

Job Duties

What You'll Do:

The Ohio Office of Budget and Management (OBM) is seeking highly motivated graduate students to join our Budget team as Budget and Management Interns. This internship offers hands-on experience in state budgeting, economic and tax policy analysis, and public administration.

As a Budget and Management Intern, you will work alongside budget analysts and contribute to projects that shape Ohio's fiscal policy. Key responsibilities include:

Conducting economic and tax research to support decision-making.

Assisting in the preparation of operating budget guidance for state agencies.

Shadowing budget analysts and assisting with day-to-day tasks.

Interns may work up to 40 hours per week in our downtown Columbus office; we can work with your schedule.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period.

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

Currently enrolled in a Master's program (or accepted to start in Fall 2026).

Preferred fields of study: Public Administration, Economics, Public Policy, Political Science.

Strong writing and analytical skills.

Proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Interest in government budgeting and policy.