Budget Analyst – Remote Contract, NC DHHS

Mfinite Consulting LLC; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Basic life insurance

Optional savings and early pay access

Job summary

Mfinite Consulting LLC is hiring a Budget Analyst for a remote contract with the North Carolina DHHS Division of Health Benefits. You will monitor federally funded Medicaid system projects (APDs) and analyze Expansion pharmacy rebates and spending.

The role is 100% remote, full-time, 40 hours weekly, and benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and optional savings access. Start ASAP; contract through Sep 30, 2027.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of budget analysis or related experience in government or healthcare finance.
• 3+ years tracking fund use across state and federal sources.
• Strong spreadsheet and financial systems skills with clear leadership reports.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and reporting deadlines independently.
• Comfortable with collaboration and tracking tools such as Microsoft Project, Teams and Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on APD spending, confirming it matches approved budgets by fund type and federal requirements.
• Analyze spending by fund and reconcile actual spend to budget.
• Track spending by project phase and report on phase budget status and remaining balances.
• Prepare, review and process journal vouchers for APD and Expansion activities.
• Analyze Expansion pharmacy rebate collections and pharmacy spend, reconcile rebate receivables and report on net pharmacy cost trends.
• Monitor contract spend across multiple contracts and track fund use across state and federal sources.

Skills

Budget analysis

Accounting

Financial reporting

Public sector experience

Deadline management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Project

Teams

Zoom

Job description

Help North Carolina track and report the federal funds behind its Medicaid systems and Expansion program.

Mfinite Consulting is hiring a Budget Analyst for a remote contract assignment with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Benefits (DHB). You'll monitor spending on federally funded Medicaid system projects (Advance Planning Documents, or APDs) and analyze pharmacy rebates and spending for the Medicaid Expansion population.

Pay & Schedule

• $28 - $31 per hour, based on experience
• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• 100% remote; interviews by webcam
• Contract through September 30, 2027; start as soon as possible
• W-2 hourly employee of Mfinite Consulting LLC; direct deposit

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Medical insurance with a choice of PPO plans
• Dental and vision coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Optional savings and early pay access

What You'll Do

• Monitor and report on APD spending, confirming it matches approved budgets by fund type and federal requirements
• Analyze spending by fund and reconcile actual spend to budget
• Track spending by project phase and report on phase budget status and remaining balances
• Prepare, review and process journal vouchers for APD and Expansion activities
• Analyze Expansion pharmacy rebate collections and pharmacy spend, reconcile rebate receivables and report on net pharmacy cost trends
• Monitor contract spend across multiple contracts and track fund use across state and federal sources

What You Need

• 3+ years of budget analysis, accounting, financial reporting or federal grants management, ideally in government or healthcare finance
• 3+ years tracking fund use across state and federal sources and monitoring contract spend
• Strong spreadsheet and financial systems skills, with clear reports for leadership
• Experience managing multiple priorities and reporting deadlines independently
• Comfortable with collaboration and tracking tools such as Microsoft Project, Teams and Zoom
• Authorized to work in the U.S.; able to pass a national background check and E-Verify

Great Fit If You Have

• State government or public sector experience with Medicaid, MMIS or other health and human services programs
• Knowledge of federal financial participation (FFP), Advance Planning Documents or similar federally funded projects
• Pharmacy rebate or drug rebate reconciliation experience

About Mfinite Consulting

Mfinite Consulting LLC is a veteran- and woman-owned company headquartered in Columbia, MD, with a team in Raleigh, NC. We place dependable, fully screened professionals with public-sector clients. Positive Outcomes. Proven Results.

Mfinite Consulting LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Questions? Email [e-mail].