Sr. Finance and Policy Analyst

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) seeks a Senior Finance and Policy Analyst to lead the Central Office Budget team and manage the agency’s cost allocation with Medicaid.

The role oversees a budget of $200 million+ and provides timely fiscal analysis on budget proposals, legislation, and policy options.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles and practices in planning and budgeting, financial management, financial policy analysis, and/or program evaluation.
• Experience conducting, planning, budgeting, evaluation, and/or research.
• Knowledge of budgeting programs and financial/automated systems.
• Ability to conduct policy, issue, and systems analyses, and develop creative recommendations.
• Ability to interpret and project fiscal and programmatic data.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to solve complex and dynamic problems and articulate highly complex financial issues to different audiences.
• Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts, build consensus on policy and funding recommendations among individuals with different viewpoints.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues and difficult situations with tact and good judgment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of government administration.

Responsibilities

• The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is seeking a Senior Finance and Policy Analyst to lead the Central Office Budget team.
• The role oversees the agency’s cost allocation plan with Medicaid and a $200M+ budget.
• Provide analysis and recommendations on budget development proposals; fiscal analysis on legislation; and policy options.
• Evaluate and inform complex budget and services issues related to the operating budget.

Skills

Budgeting

Policy analysis

Financial management

Data interpretation

Communication

Teamwork

Negotiation

Govern ment administration

Job description

Title: Sr. Finance and Policy Analyst

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec II

Hiring Range: $60,000-$85,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: www.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to serve as a Senior Finance and Policy Analyst. This position leads the Central Office Budget team and works on the agency’s cost allocation plan with Medicaid and oversees a budget of $200 million+ budget which includes all functions within the DBHDS Central Office. This position provides comprehensive, accurate, and timely analysis recommendations on budget development proposals; fiscal analysis on legislation; policy options; and other information on complex budget, program and services issues related to the development of the agency’s operating budget and oversees the analysis of the budget to foster efficiency and effectiveness in agency operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles and practices in planning and budgeting, financial management, financial policy analysis, and/or program evaluation.
• Experience conducting, planning, budgeting, evaluation, and/or research.
• Knowledge of budgeting programs and financial/automated systems.
• Ability to conduct policy, issue, and systems analyses, and develop creative recommendations.
• Ability to interpret and project fiscal and programmatic data.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to solve complex and dynamic problems and articulate highly complex financial issues to different audiences.
• Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts, build consensus on policy and funding recommendations among individuals with different viewpoints.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues and difficult situations with tact and good judgment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of government administration.

Special Instructions

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m., on the listed closing date.

DBHDS welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on how to seek this authorization, please refer to Working in the United States or contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office directly.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.