Budget Analyst II

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Social Services

Job Classification Title

Budget Analyst II (NS)

Position Number

65033384

Grade

NC16

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 DSS Business Operations Section is responsible for the oversight, direction, and management of all financial operations of the Division. The Budget Unit is responsible for the development, oversight, and execution of a $2.2 billion budget for Public Assistance and Social Service programs and services throughout the State of North Carolina, ensuring proper procedures and conformance to numerous federal and state rules, regulations, and requirements and accurate, timely, and appropriate reporting therein.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive budget and analytical support to the various programs within the Division of Social Services.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist the Chief Division Budget Officer in developing and implementing the base budget and change budgets.
- Interpret and apply general statutes, the State Budget Act, and OSBM policies and procedures throughout the budget process.
- Prepare budget revisions for assigned programs/funds to ensure the budget is accurately aligned.
- Process daily transactions (invoices, travel reimbursements, conference authorizations, funding worksheets, and purchase requests) to ensure timely and accurate support for assigned funds/programs.
- Maintain extensive knowledge of the programs of the Division to provide informed budget guidance.
- Assist division managers, departmental staff, and the department’s Office of the Controller with budget and financial issues and concerns.
- Utilize and develop routine and/or specialized financial reports.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Provide mentoring and training to new employees.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $57,983 - $101,470

Recruitment Range: $57,983 - $89,680

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, interpret, summarize, and apply laws, regulations, and financial data to analyze complex budget issues. and provide recommendations.
• Intermediate knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, governmental budgeting, program analysis, and accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to apply accounting judgment and knowledge to a variety of situations.
• Intermediate knowledge of federal grants.

This position is funded in part through federal funds. 

This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

The Division of Social Services (DSS) provides public assistance and family-centered services to protect the safety, well-being, and permanency of children and to provide needed temporary assistance and support to individuals and families who are experiencing economic and/or family crisis. The Division provides training, technical assistance, consultation, and program compliance monitoring to staff of 100 local county departments of social services and hundreds of contract vendors who all provide an array of programs and services for families and children. These services include Child Welfare Services (Child Protection, Adoption, and Foster Care); Economic & Family Support Services (Work First, Refugee Assistance, Energy and Emergency Assistance Programs, and Special Assistance to Adults); and Child Support Services.

Compensation & Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive 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.  

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Supplemental and Contact Information

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/.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.  We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

               

Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.   Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. 

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• 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.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.  Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. 

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

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.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation.  If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected]. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or related field, from an accredited institution and four years of experience preferably including experience in accounting or budgeting; 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.

Recruiter:

Lisa M Sasser

Email:

[email protected]