Senior Budget Analyst

$59,752 - $104,566/Yr

State of North Carolina

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Senior Budget Analyst position at the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is a critical role that involves providing consultation, technical assistance, and coordination in the review and interpretation of service/program financial and budget activities. This position is responsible for analyzing policy and rule changes to determine their fiscal impact and ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements. The analyst will assist in examining whether budget and budget adjustments can be achieved based on known capacity and constraints, and will inform management of potential problem areas. In-depth analysis of complex financial information and reports is a key responsibility, as the analyst will provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision-making purposes. The role also includes reviewing budgets for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with laws and regulations, as well as analyzing cost and utilization trends. Monitoring assigned division(s) spending to ensure it remains within budget or identifying necessary adjustments is essential. The Senior Budget Analyst will provide consultation and recommendations to Division and Department leadership, focusing on determining the program and fiscal impact of various issues while ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements. Additionally, the analyst will provide leadership and support to Department and Division management by identifying and evaluating risks and adverse issues generated in budget activities, presenting appropriate issues and recommended solutions to management. The position is situated within the Division of Budget and Analysis, which is dedicated to developing, executing, and modifying the Department's operating budget, researching and analyzing issues impacting the Department's budgets, plans, and programs, and developing innovative solutions to challenging problems. The DHHS is committed to serving the needs of the most vulnerable North Carolinians, and this role is integral to achieving that mission.

Responsibilities

  • Provide consultation, technical assistance, and coordination in the review and interpretation of service/program financial and budget activities.
  • Assist with the examination of budget and budget adjustments based on known capacity and constraints.
  • Inform management of potential problem areas regarding budget adjustments.
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of complex financial information and reports to provide accurate financial recommendations to management.
  • Review budgets for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Analyze cost and utilization trends to inform budget decisions.
  • Monitor assigned division(s) spending to ensure compliance with budget or identify necessary adjustments.
  • Provide consultation and recommendations to Division and Department leadership regarding program and fiscal impact.
  • Identify and evaluate risks and adverse issues generated in budget activities and present solutions to management.

Requirements

  • Proven experience applying high-level financial and budget analysis.
  • Documented experience interpreting complex financial data sets to identify and communicate trends to senior leadership.
  • Experience in a senior budget position.
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or related field from an accredited institution and five years of experience in governmental accounting on budgeting, including one year in an advanced analyst or administrative capacity.
  • Experience working in human services or a related field is preferred.
  • Documented experience with government accounting/finance is preferred.
  • Experience with data query/data management tools (Access, SQL, Business Objects) is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience working in human services or a related field.
  • Documented experience with government accounting/finance.
  • Experience with data query/data management tools (Access, SQL, Business Objects).

Benefits

  • Health insurance options
  • Standard and supplemental retirement plans
  • NCFlex program benefits
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid community service leave
  • Paid parental leave for eligible employees
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