APS Budget and Fiscal Policy Analyst - Hybrid

$81,204 - $105,564/Yr

State Of Colorado - Denver, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Denver, CO

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The APS Budget and Fiscal Policy Analyst plays a crucial role in supporting the formulation, presentation, implementation, execution, and monitoring of fiscal matters for the Adult Protective Services (APS) program. This position involves analyzing budget and policy needs, managing appropriations, and providing guidance to leadership on budget execution and reporting requirements. The analyst will work collaboratively with various stakeholders to ensure effective budget management and compliance with federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze budget and policy needs/resources in concert with long-term program plans.
• Recommend adjustments to program, office, and department leadership related to APS needs.
• Interpret appropriations and manage purchasing and procurement issues applicable to the APS program.
• Obtain, review, and provide budget analysis, implementation, monitoring, and execution support services to APS program leadership.
• Monitor appropriations and funding sources annually, including general funds and federal/state grants.
• Identify and research variances in expenditures at the state and county level.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to leadership on budget execution and reporting requirements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and other term reports detailing budget status, trends, and recommendations.
• Facilitate APS formula allocation task group activities to support ongoing management of county-allocated funding.
• Ensure fiscal records are recorded correctly in Department systems.

Requirements

• Seven years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to seven years.
• Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy can substitute for the degree requirement and two years of the required experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience managing funding and reporting for government programs at the state, county, and/or federal level.
• Experience managing federal grant funds and reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting human services organizations, especially Adult Protective Services or Aging Services.
• Excellent writing and oral presentation skills; experience communicating policy and fiscal information to executive leadership.
• Professional experience in accounting/finance, especially in supporting multi-million dollar budgets.
• Understanding of federal and state fiscal rules, government procurement practices, and budget forecasting principles.
• Proven organizational and project management skills.
• Strong computer skills; ability to navigate technological systems efficiently.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills; ability to interpret information critically.

Benefits

• Strong retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401(k) and 457 plans.
• Medical and dental health plans.
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account.
• Paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave.
• Employee Wellness program.
• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions.