Budget Analyst 3

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of Compliance and Administration, Bureau of Finance, is hiring a Budget Analyst 3 based out of the Lucas building (321 E 12TH ST DES MOINES, IA 50319).

Full-time, Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Telework may be available after a 6-month probation. The role prepares annual budgets, monthly projections, and federal financial reports, with analyses of fiscal impacts and proposed actions.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Experience: three years of full-time work in professional level budget analysis or fiscal management.
• Master's degree in business administration or public administration with relevant budget experience optional.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch as Budget Analyst 2 may apply.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit annual budgets and monthly or periodic financial projections.
• Prepare federal financial reports using accounting and statistical methods.
• Conduct financial impact analyses and prepare fiscal notes detailing actions.

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business Administration degree

Job description

Job Description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of Compliance and Administration, Bureau of Finance, is hiring a Budget Analyst 3 based out of the Lucas building (321 E 12TH ST DES MOINES, IA 50319).

Position Details

• Full-time Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Telework may be available after a 6-month probation

This Position Will Prepare And Submit

• annual budgets and monthly or other periodic financial projections.
• federal financial reports utilizing a variety of accounting and statistical reports/methods.
• financial impact analyses and fiscal notes detailing proposed and actual legislated actions.

The Desired Candidate Will Be

• flexible and willing to adapt.
• an active participant in agency or program budget meetings.
• able to provide direct, clear, concise, and professional written and verbal communications for a variety of audiences.
• able to quickly identify issues, offer solutions and continuously establish and maintain adequate controls to leverage funding sources and operate within state and federal limitations.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.

Background Checks

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

All work performed on behalf of Iowa Health and Human Services must occur in the State of Iowa.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, and experience equal to three years of full-time work in professional level budget analysis or fiscal management.
• All of the following (a and b):
• Three years of full-time work experience in professional level budget analysis or fiscal management; and
• A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in accounting, finance, or business administration equals one year of full-time experience.
• All of the following (a, b, and c):
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in business administration or public administration; and
• Two years of full-time work experience in professional level budget analysis or fiscal management; and
• A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited college or university course work in accounting, finance, or business administration equals one year of full-time experience.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Budget Analyst 2.

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