Senior Budget & Data Analyst - Medicaid Programs Hybrid

State of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; Full time

Job description

GRADE

21

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Office of the Secretary, Baltimore MD

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

This recruitment is for three positions within the Maryland Department of Health (MDH).

The main purpose of the positions is to assist the MDH Budget Management Officer (BMO) Director and Deputy Director with discharging BMO responsibilities around budget development, budget monitoring, and day-to-day confirmation of funding availability for the department’s $23 billion annual budget.

Each position operates within BMO. Collectively, they provide budget oversight for Medicaid programs, the Maryland Children’s Health Program, the Behavioral Health Administration, and the Developmental Disabilities Administration. These positions work closely with program staff and BMO leadership to develop service projections that inform statewide budget and programmatic decision-making by MDH leadership, the Department of Budget and Management, the Governor's Office, and the Maryland General Assembly.

The positions are eligible for Hybrid Telework.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a Master's degree in Finance, Public Policy, Public Administration, Applied Data Science or other relevant degree from an accredited college or university and seven years of professional work experience in budget and finance.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Budget Development
• Budget Monitoring
• Data Analysis and Data Presentation
• Complex Projections
• Medicaid Policy
• Managed Care, Fee-for-Service, and Grant-Based Delivery Models

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. Applicants must upload a resume to the application.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Must report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Must indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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