Senior Program/Budget Analyst

Health & Human Services; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Standard retirement plans

NCFlex benefits

Paid vacation, sick leave, community

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is seeking a Senior Program/Budget Analyst to lead multiple budget and analysis projects and coordinate the department’s annual budget development process in partnership with analysts.

You will prepare the base budget, review division expansion requests, maintain block grant plans, and evaluate budget-related provisions, working with senior leadership to ensure funds advance department goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance plus three years of progressive related experience, two years in a supervisory role.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
• Knowledge of budgetary practices and legislative processes affecting program development and execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple budget and analysis projects related to the Department’s budget and service alignment.
• Support coordination of the annual budget development process with analysts; prepare base budget and review division expansion requests.
• Maintain block grant plans and evaluate budget-related provisions to ensure funding supports department goals.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, division budget staff, and program teams to optimize funding usage.

Skills

Budget analysis

Program analysis

Compliance

Performance metrics

Project management

Collaboration

Legislative process

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance

Job description

About Us

The 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 Work

• The position serves as a member of the Budget and Development Team within the Division of Budget and Analysis.
• The Senior Program/Budget Analyst leads multiple analysis projects related to the Department’s budget and service alignment.
• The role also supports coordination of the Department’s annual budget development process in partnership with a team of analysts, including preparing the base budget, reviewing division expansion requests, maintaining block grant plans, and evaluating budget‑related special provisions.
• The position works extensively with senior leadership, division budget staff, and program teams across the Department to ensure funding is used effectively to advance the Department’s goals and objectives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $67,122.00 – $117,465.00

Recruitment Range: $67,122.00 – $111,800.00

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Experience in program, service or budget analysis and compliance, including establishment of performance metrics and monitoring guidelines.
• Knowledge of the legislative process affecting program/service and budget development/execution; and impact on the department, divisions and clients.
• Proven experience overseeing the planning, implementation and tracking of short-term projects, including meeting all deliverables.
• Knowledge of accepted budgetary practices, including experience in interpretation and daily application of the State Budget Manual.
• Ability to work collaboratively with management and staff of Department and divisions; and other partners such as the Office of State Budget and Management, Program Evaluation and Fiscal Research Divisions of the legislature.

Employment Details

Location: This Role Is Eligible To Be Hybrid And Requires Onsite Reporting Located Within Raleigh, NC.

Funding: This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds.

Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date.

About the Office of the Secretary

The Office of the Secretary serves as the executive leadership arm of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), guiding the Department’s mission to improve the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians. Through strategic oversight and collaborative leadership, the Secretary’s Office supports the effective coordination of over a dozen core divisions, ensuring that agency-wide priorities are aligned, resources are used responsibly, and services are delivered with equity and impact.

About the Division of Budget and Analysis

The Division of Budget and Analysis provides leadership and support to department and division management by (1) developing, executing and modifying the Department's operating budget; (2) researching and analyzing issues that impact the Department's budgets, plans and programs; and (3) developing innovative solutions to challenging problems.

Compensation and 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.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or other discipline related to the area of assignment from appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressive related experience, in which, two years should be in a supervisory role OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The 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.

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/.

Eligibility / Background Checks

• 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.
• Veterans’ and National Guard Preference: Applicants 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 the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

Company Overview

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.