Reference #: 4516344 THE POSITION Do you want to advance your career in budget administration with an organization that supports people during their most vulnerable times? Join our team of hard-working individuals at the Department of Human Services (DHS), Bureau of Financial Management and participate in the financial inner workings of the largest human services funder in our region. We serve more than 200,000 residents each year through more than 300 community-based agencies. Share your knowledge and skills in the area of finance with our team to help improve access to care, increase economic security, and ensure quality services for your community!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Budget Analyst 2, you will perform budgetary and financial functions related to the preparation of the annual budget, rebudgets, and reports. This involves meeting with program offices to provide information, statistics, regular fiscal interpretation, and accomplishments. Responsibilities include preparing projections of assigned grants on an annual basis and analyzing monthly agency budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls. You will generate a variety yearly, monthly, and ad hoc reports such as the current status of funding versus contractual obligations and the projected year end surplus or deficit situation within each funding stream. Communication is essential for ensuring the decision makers and bureaus who rely on your financial reports can effectively support and guide our service providers and partners.

This position also reviews and approves contract modifications/adjustment requests submitted by the program office, verifying that information is accurate and reviewing all system conversions and adjustments to each service provider's contract. You will have the opportunity to assist in the preparations of the county grant budget for the annual budget submission and complete work that is essential for ensuring accuracy and the smooth processing for payment. Help oversee the funding Allegheny County needs for the supportive services that help our people thrive. Make a positive difference with our team!

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Scheduled hours can vary depending on the needs of the regional office. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of experience as a Budget Analyst I; or Two years of experience in technical budget administration work, and a bachelor's degree; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Allegheny County. If no eligible candidates who live within Allegheny County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted y the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.