Budget Analyst 3 Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County

Iowa National Guard; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Paid time off

IPERS retirement

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 seeking a Budget Analyst 3 to develop and monitor annual budgets and provide financial oversight for designated programs. This role serves as the primary contact to analyze complex funding and manage multiple funds with program staff collaboration.

The position requires preparing annual budgets, monthly projections, and federal financial reports, along with conducting cost

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, finance, or business admin with 3 years of budget analysis or fiscal management.
• Alternative: 3 years budget analysis plus 4 years of education/experience (30 credits equals 1 year).
• MBA/MPA with 2+ years budget analysis experience and 4 years of education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor annual budgets.
• Provide financial oversight and analysis for assigned appropriations or programs.
• Prepare annual budgets, monthly projections, and federal financial reports.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial oversight

Written & verbal communication

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business administration

Master's in business administration/public administration

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

The Budget Analyst 3 position develops and monitors annual budgets and supports the HHS leadership team by providing financial oversight and analysis for assigned appropriations or programs. This position is the primary point of contact to analyze and support the complex funding associated with HHS operating programs and manages multiple funds through an effective partnership and collaboration with program staff.

This position will prepare and submit:

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

To be effective, the candidate must develop a strong understanding of HHS programs and the agency’s budgeting processes. Proactively consulting to identify and forecast cost impacts while maintaining comprehensive documentation in support of all assigned budget areas is critical to the success of the position.

The desired candidate will be:

1. flexible and willing to adapt.
2. an active participant in agency or program budget meetings.
3. able to provide direct, clear, concise, and professional written and verbal communications for a variety of audiences.
4. 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

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

• 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.

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Budget Analyst 2.