CDOC Budget Analyst II - Clinical Budget Manager (COLORADO SPRINGS)

Pueblo Community College; Colorado Springs (CO); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical and dental health plans

Short and long term disability

11 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

State of Colorado in Colorado Springs seeks a Budget Analyst to oversee and report on healthcare budgeting, procurement processes, and administrative budgeting within the CDOC. The role requires strong analytical skills and collaboration with multiple offices to ensure fiscal compliance and efficient operations.

The position emphasizes reporting, data analysis, and customer service to internal stakeholders, with a focus on accuracy and adherence to fiscal rules.

Qualifikationen

• Six years of professional experience in budget analysis, development and implementation.
• Experience with policy development and public/private sector management.
• Substitutions: degree plus six years experience; CPA license may substitute for degree and 2 years.

Aufgaben

• Analyze requisitions to determine procurement methods and apply fiscal rules.
• Review and approve RQS and SRQ in CORE system.
• Provide monthly/quarterly/annual budget reports to management.
• Develop ad hoc reports and analyze data to inform discretionary spending.
• Oversee credit card program and train cardholders; audit transactions.

Kenntnisse

Healthcare budgeting

Procurement knowledge

Staff training

Relationship building

Customer service

Critical thinking

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication skills

English literacy

Plain language writing

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, public administration or closely related field

Tools

CORE system

Microsoft Office

Accounts payable policies

Jobbeschreibung

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.

In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits;
• Medical and dental health plans;
• Short and long term disability coverage;
• Paid life insurance;
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.
• Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits for more information.
• This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle.

Who may apply:

This position is open to Colorado state residents only.

Location:

This position is located in CDOC Headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

This position provides fiscal oversight and reporting to the Budget Office, CDOC Clinical Management, Behavioral Health Administrators, and the Health Services Administrators (HSAs) of facilities. Position reviews and directs expenditures in accordance with procurement, personnel, and fiscal rules. Plays a key role in supporting clinical operations budget management and financial analysis related to healthcare consumables, durable goods, and vendor services.

Primary Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Analyzes requisitions to determine appropriate procurement methods, interpreting and applying fiscal rules to avoid violations
• Provides review and approval of RQS and SRQ documents in the Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE) system
• Provides budget reports for operating and personal services allocations to management staff on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Develops and provides ad hoc reports as requested utilizing the CORE system. Analyzes resulting data, identifies trends, and develops projections for consideration by management in making discretionary spending decisions
• Provides oversight and daily management of the credit card program, by assisting stakeholders with the application process, recommending spending limits, providing training of cardholders in fiscal responsibilities, auditing cardholder transactions, and providing feedback to correct misunderstandings
• Facilitates appropriate access and use of financial tools and reporting systems among stakeholders
• Provides customer service to vendors and internal stakeholders, including timely processing of inmate banking transactions and Canteen orders as necessary for the position
• Other duties as assigned

Ensure that the 'Work Experience' section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. "See resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the "work experience" section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Six (6) years of professional experience in budget analysis, budget development and implementation, policy development and implementation, public or private sector management or administration (including budget formulation, execution and analysis).

Definition of Professional Experience: Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, and personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

• A combination of education from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and professional experience as defined above equal to six (6) years. Unofficial transcripts which include name of college/university, name of student, degree type and date conferred/awarded must be submitted with your application in order to receive credit.
• OR
• A current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for degree requirement and two (2) years of experience.

Required Competencies:

• Knowledge of healthcare or clinical budgeting
• Strong understanding of procurement processes for medical goods and services
• Ability to lead, train, and support administrative staff working within a clinical environment.
• Ability to develop strong ongoing professional relationships and foster strategic partnerships
• Exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills
• Highly effective critical thinking, complex problem solving and decision making skills
• Self-directed and motivated work ethic
• Strong organizing, planning and prioritizing skills
• Detail oriented with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interpret complex rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Strong ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility
• Established proficiency in position-related office technologies which include Microsoft Office applications and ability to quickly learn other financial software systems
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with clinical, healthcare, or medical program budgeting, budget analysis, and detailed experience reconciliation.
2. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in finance, business, business management, accounting, public administration, criminal justice or closely related field of study
3. Knowledge of the Colorado State Procurement Code and State Fiscal Rules
4. Experience with Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE) system
5. Familiarity with accounts payable policy and procedures
6. Relevant years of budgeting/accounting state service

The Assessment Process

Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ’s will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, online assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.

Be sure the “Work Experience” section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and "see resume" statements will not be accepted in lieu of the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.

Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher.

If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application.

If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.

Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.

In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be 21 years of age
• Possess a valid driver’s license. Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent with Colorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards. Eligibility to drive a State-owned vehicle, includes holding a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria. Serious traffic violations, including DUIs or reckless driving, can disqualify drivers for up to seven years. All State Vehicles are monitored by telematics for safe operation and employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using an agency State Fleet vehicle.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination are required to:
  • Disclose the details of the prior termination or resignation on the application.
  • Explain why the circumstances of the prior separation should not disqualify them from the current position.
  • Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDOC.
• Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.
• Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; DOC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.
• Successfully pass all modules of the six-week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics
• Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics
  • Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist
  • Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down
  • Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows
  • Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows
  • Swing a baton in a striking technique
  • Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic
  • Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions
• Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment
• Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security
• Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury
• Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently
• Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations
• Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner
• Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders
• Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments
• Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings;
• Willing and able to travel
• Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule
• TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire

Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Should applicant’s background reveal criminal charges, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges.

The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. Employees (see exception below) may use marijuana in their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the influence of any substance, including marijuana. A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass. Random drug screening will occur throughout employment.

Exception: Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified employees are prohibited from the use of marijuana. Health care professionals must check their licensing requirements regarding marijuana use.

Appeal Rights:

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: [phone]. Phone: [phone]. Email address: [e-mail].

The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

After submitting an application, you should receive an email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email, please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application and typed the correct email address on the application.

Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked daily as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email. You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept. of Corrections employee or from this email address: [e-mail]. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date or if you have questions about this job announcement, please contact Liz Ramos at [e-mail].

SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E., EXAMS, ORAL BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and