Jr. Finance and Policy Analyst

$70,000 - $70,000/Yr

DBHDS - Richmond, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Richmond, VA

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is seeking a motivated and intellectually curious team member to provide policy and financial analysis for an assigned portfolio, and to assist with the financial operations of the agency. DBHDS is a state agency that supports individuals by promoting recovery, self-determination, and wellness in all aspects of life. We accomplish this with several major operations: overseeing 12 facilities, including nine mental health hospitals, a medical center, and a center for behavioral rehabilitation; contracting with 40 mental health clinics and numerous residential facilities; licensing mental health providers; and managing waivers and programs for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. This position provides the Office for Finance and Administration, the Commissioner, the Executive Team, and program staff with comprehensive, accurate, and timely analysis recommendations on budget development proposals; fiscal analysis on legislation; policy options; and other information on complex budget, program and services issues related to the development of the agency's operating and capital budget and oversees the analysis of the budget to foster efficiency and effectiveness in agency operations. This position will support the Behavioral Health and Crisis Services divisions, including budget development, budget execution, revenue and expenditure projections, fiscal and policy analysis of programmatic operations, and operational support of business processes. This is a wonderful opportunity for a motivated self-starter to gain hands-on experience in public health administration, policy analysis, budget development, and budget execution. The successful candidate will be self-reliant, self-motivated, and work well within a team-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide policy and financial analysis for an assigned portfolio.
• Assist with the financial operations of the agency.
• Support the Office for Finance and Administration with budget development proposals.
• Conduct fiscal analysis on legislation and policy options.
• Provide comprehensive analysis and recommendations on complex budget and program issues.
• Support the Behavioral Health and Crisis Services divisions in budget development and execution.
• Project revenue and expenditure forecasts.
• Conduct fiscal and policy analysis of programmatic operations.
• Support operational business processes.

Requirements

• Knowledge of government administration and financial systems, budgeting and programs.
• Knowledge of mathematical methods, statistics, logic, and reasoning.
• Knowledge of principles and practices in planning and budgeting, financial management, financial policy analysis, and program evaluation.
• Experience with computer word processing and data management packages, such as Excel and Access.
• Ability to utilize sophisticated computer-based techniques for database development, management, and analysis.
• Ability to anticipate problems and conduct policy, issue, and systems analyses.
• Ability to interpret and project fiscal and programmatic data.
• Ability to adapt to changing work environments and prioritize projects with critical deadlines.
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and written.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of state financial operations, policies, procedures, and systems.
• Experience conducting planning, budgeting, evaluation, research, or other staff-support requiring similar knowledge and abilities.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan