Budget Analyst

Virginia-Department-of-Healt; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Health is seeking a Budget Analyst to support central office and health district budgets funded by state, federal, and local resources. The role focuses on financial analysis, trend reviews, and executive-ready presentations to inform budget decisions.

The position requires strong Excel skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, and clear communication. Federal/state considerations and a background check are part of the employment process.

Qualifications

• Education or experience in financial/data analysis, budgeting, or general accounting.
• Ability to prioritize projects and deadlines.
• Ability to investigate data, develop conclusions, and make recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Experienced in Microsoft Office with advanced proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• The Budget Analyst provides support to assigned work units by managing a diverse portfolio of central office and/or health district accounts funded through state, federal, and local resources.
• Promotes financial integrity within the Virginia Department of Health by conducting financial analysis, expenditure trend analysis, program reviews and development of executive presentations concerning budget issues.
• Key responsibilities include collaborating with assigned work units to complete annual internal operating budgets and analyzing mid-year financial data to formulate year-end balance projections.

Skills

Education or experience in financial /

Prioritizing projects and deadlines

Data analysis and recommendations

Excellent written and spoken English

Excel proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Budget Analyst

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec I

Hiring Range: $69,863 - $72,450

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: Dept of Health

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Budget Analyst provides support to assigned work units by managing a diverse portfolio of central office and/or health district accounts funded through state, federal, and local resources. Promotes financial integrity within the Virginia Department of Health by conducting financial analysis, expenditure trend analysis, program reviews and development of executive presentations concerning budget issues. Key responsibilities include collaborating with assigned work units to complete annual internal operating budgets and analyzing mid-year financial data to formulate year-end balance projections. Analyzes and forecasts revenues and expenditures and prepares monthly and ad hoc reports to facilitate decision making. Analyzes and interprets a variety of complex documents to reach conclusions, develop solutions and present recommendations. Works with program staff to finalize legislative budget requests or fiscal impact statements for submission and follows related legislation. May complete special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. 1. Education or experience in related areas such as financial/data analysis, fiscal management, budgeting, or general accounting
2. 2. Ability to prioritize projects and deadlines
3. 3. Ability to investigate data, develop conclusions, and make recommendations
4. 4. Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
5. 5. Experienced in Microsoft Office with advanced proficiency in Excel

Additional Considerations

• 1. Previous experience analyzing and preparing budget documents for a large agency with a complex budget and accounting system

Contact Information

Name: Mariona Taylor

Phone: N/A

Email: [e-mail]

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.