Budget Analyst II

State of North Carolina - Health & Human Services; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework

Job summary

The Budget Analyst II (S) role within the North Carolina DHHS oversees a budget exceeding $200M, handling diverse funding streams and federal grants. The position requires collaboration with state and federal partners and ensures compliance with related regulations.

A hybrid-telework schedule is available with weekly onsite hours. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and several years of budgeting experience, including grant management and cost allocations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business, accounting, or a related field with four years of relevant experience.
• Experience in budgeting, grant management, and fiscal oversight is preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal cost principles enhances performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide fiscal management for DHHS divisions and oversee grant operations.
• Analyze cost allocations and cash flow to ensure funding availability.
• Assist audit teams and support corrective action plans as needed.
• Lead Budget Analyst I activities, including training and supervision.

Skills

Budget oversight

Grant management

Cost allocation

Financial reporting

Federal cost principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field

Job description

AgencyDept of Health and Human ServicesDivisionEMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPDJob Classification TitleBudget Analyst II (S)Position Number60054343GradeNC16About UsThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.Description of WorkThe Budget Analyst II has financial budget oversight of over $200M with a diverse receipts stream that includes state, federal, resale and community block grants. The position involves considerable interaction with DHHS staff, along with federal partners, community providers and other State agencies.Job responsibilities include the following:Serve as a fiscal management subject matter expert for Employment & Independence for People with Disabilities and Office of Economic Opportunity; assisting Division of Services for the Blind, and Deaf and Hard of Hearing divisions as needed.Position is responsible for grant management operations to ensure fiscal integrity and compliance with state and federal regulations. This includes monthly, quarterly and yearly closeout certifications as required by OSBM.Analyze and resolve project cost allocations and cash flow discrepancies to ensure funding availability.As a member of the division audit team, this position is responsible for the assisting with the research of fiscal information and requests of audit teams along with the execution of corrective action plans.Responsible for providing leadership, training and supervision for the activities of a Budget Analyst I.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesSalary Range: $57,983 -$101,470Recruitment Range: $57,983-$84,460Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred.Working knowledge to create and maintain complex spreadsheets and import/export financial data from various subsystems.Working knowledge of cost allocation plans, processes & methodologies.Working knowledge of federal cost principles and/or CFR 200 in regards to reasonable, allowable and allocable activities.Experience with state budget process, expansions requests, allocations, federal spending and financial reporting.Position is funded in part through federal funds.Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hoursPosting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end dat eAbout Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD):The DHHS Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) promotes employment and independence for people with disabilities through customer partnership and community leadership. EIPD helps people with disabilities achieve their goals for competitive employment and more independent living in communities statewide. To learn more about EIPD: https://youtu.be/4QUy2w9B6AU .Compensation and Benefits:The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.Supplemental Contact Information :The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ .DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303 , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.Application ProcessBe sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the \"Work Experience\" section of the application to support your answers.If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered \"Positions of Trust\" will be subject to a criminal background check.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are \"Under Review\" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members .Degree/College Credit VerificationDegrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.Veterans’ and National Guard PreferenceApplicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of their DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.ADA AccommodationsConsistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.CONTACT INFORMATION:If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail] . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.Minimum Education and ExperienceSome state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or related field, from an accredited institution and four years of experience preferably including experience in accounting or budgeting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.EEO StatementT he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.Recruiter:Charlene Michele MooreEmail:[e-mail]