State of Minnesota
Senior Budget Analyst / State Prog Admin Coordinator
State of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199
Senior Budget Analyst / State Prog Admin Coordinator
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is seeking a Senior Budget Analyst / State Prog Admin Coordinator. This role plays a pivotal leadership and coordination function in managing the administrative budget and related operations of the Department. The successful candidate will serve as a strategic advisor to the Assistant Commissioners, the Chief Finance Officer, and the Budget Administration and Operations Manager, ensuring sound fiscal stewardship by providing expert-level financial analysis, oversight, and policy guidance. Key responsibilities include overseeing administrative budgeting and fiscal control policies, developing and evaluating spending plans, processing and approving personnel transactions, and forecasting budget needs across the agency. Lead in the development of budgets that align with DCYF’s mission to advance equitable outcomes for children, youth, and families through transformative, partnership-driven policies, programs, and practices. Lead the forecasting and budget monitoring for assigned administrations to provide all levels of decision makers with helpful financial information. Act as liaison to Financial Operations Division (FOD) and Budget Administration Division (BAD) for the assigned Administrations. Evaluate financial and program performance with the goal of providing data-driven information for future funding decisions. Minimum Qualifications: Four (4) years of experience working in governmental budget and fiscal management. Knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP), governmental fund accounting, and administrative requirements for grant programs. Experience in complex budgeting, including reporting and forecasting using statistical techniques. Advanced skills in financial analysis and data visualization using Microsoft Excel. Effective communications and human relations skills to work collaboratively with internal and external groups and all levels of leadership. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s in finance, accounting, public administration, or related degree. Experience with advising leaders on budgetary and/or financial information. Ability to create and explain detailed financial reports and procedures clearly. Knowledge of state and federal government funding processes, including relevant fiscal policies, rules, and procedures. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. Benefits: Paid vacation and sick leave. 12 paid holidays each year. Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans. 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children. Pension plan that provides income when you retire.
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The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is seeking a Senior Budget Analyst / State Prog Admin Coordinator. This role plays a pivotal leadership and coordination function in managing the administrative budget and related operations of the Department. The successful candidate will serve as a strategic advisor to the Assistant Commissioners, the Chief Finance Officer, and the Budget Administration and Operations Manager, ensuring sound fiscal stewardship by providing expert-level financial analysis, oversight, and policy guidance. Key responsibilities include overseeing administrative budgeting and fiscal control policies, developing and evaluating spending plans, processing and approving personnel transactions, and forecasting budget needs across the agency. Lead in the development of budgets that align with DCYF’s mission to advance equitable outcomes for children, youth, and families through transformative, partnership-driven policies, programs, and practices. Lead the forecasting and budget monitoring for assigned administrations to provide all levels of decision makers with helpful financial information. Act as liaison to Financial Operations Division (FOD) and Budget Administration Division (BAD) for the assigned Administrations. Evaluate financial and program performance with the goal of providing data-driven information for future funding decisions. Minimum Qualifications: Four (4) years of experience working in governmental budget and fiscal management. Knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP), governmental fund accounting, and administrative requirements for grant programs. Experience in complex budgeting, including reporting and forecasting using statistical techniques. Advanced skills in financial analysis and data visualization using Microsoft Excel. Effective communications and human relations skills to work collaboratively with internal and external groups and all levels of leadership. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s in finance, accounting, public administration, or related degree. Experience with advising leaders on budgetary and/or financial information. Ability to create and explain detailed financial reports and procedures clearly. Knowledge of state and federal government funding processes, including relevant fiscal policies, rules, and procedures. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. Benefits: Paid vacation and sick leave. 12 paid holidays each year. Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans. 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children. Pension plan that provides income when you retire.
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