Budget Analyst 1 (Local Government) Allegheny County Support Administration

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh seeks a Budget Analyst 1 to support the Department of Human Services' fiscal operations. You will gather data, process accounting tasks, and maintain provider information accuracy, ensuring timely funding for essential services.

Responsibilities include invoice processing, reconciliations, contract budgeting, data collection, and system utilization across JD Edwards and other platforms. Telework options may be available after 6 months.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in technical budget administration work or equivalent.
• Graduation from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience.
• Residency requirements for PA and Allegheny County preference may apply.

Responsibilities

• Invoice processing and journal entries for timely payment.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly & annual closeouts and reconciliations.
• Examine allocations for provider contracts and modifications.
• Collect fiscal and operational data from providers and internal offices.
• Utilize JD Edwards, OnBase, MPER, KIDS & CIPS to complete fiscal tasks.
• Participate in meetings and special projects to meet agency goals.

Skills

Budget administration

Education

Four-year college degree

Tools

JD Edwards

OnBase

MPER

KIDS

CIPS

Job description

Salary

$51,917.00 - $57,108.70 Annually

Location

Allegheny County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-59551-L0331

Job Code

L0331

Position Number

80009759

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88215000

Bureau / Division

Allegheny County Administrative Support

Worksite Address

One Smithfield Street

City

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15222

Contact Name

Serena Malahoo

Contact Email

[e-mail]

Opening Date

09/28/2026

Closing Date

10/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

THE POSITION

Join a mission-driven team where your analytical skills directly support essential human services across Allegheny County. As a Budget Analyst 1, you will play a key role in ensuring providers are funded accurately and on time, helping strengthen vital programs that serve our communities. This position offers meaningful work, collaboration with dedicated professionals, and opportunities to grow your expertise in public sector finance and contracting.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role helps support the fiscal operations of the Department of Human Services by gathering financial data, processing accounting work, and keeping provider information accurate. As a Budget Analyst 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Invoice Processing: Review invoices and prepare journal entries and accruals for timely payment
• Financial Reconciliation: Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closeouts and system reconciliations
• Contract Budgeting: Examine allocations and verify accurate entries for provider contracts and modifications
• Data Coordination: Collect fiscal and operational information from providers and internal offices
• System Usage: Work with JD Edwards, OnBase, MPER, KIDS, and CIPS to complete fiscal tasks
• Project Support: Participate in meetings, group projects, and special assignments to help achieve agency goals

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

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.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) hybrid, up to 2 days per week after 6 months of employment. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Pittsburgh. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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 in technical budget administration work; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four year college or university; 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 Guidelines.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may 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.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.

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.

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.