State of Arizona
Overview
Budget Analyst – AHCCCS, State of Arizona
The Division of Business and Finance (DBF) is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Budget Analyst. The budget analyst is an expert in the administrative budget of their assigned divisions. This includes monitoring current spending, forecasting future spending, and developing budgets for each division for the upcoming fiscal year. AHCCCS divisions have complex budgets involving multiple fund sources and appropriations, and the budget analyst must be knowledgeable in all the fund sources and appropriations to ensure budgets are developed correctly and expenditures are properly allocated. The budget analyst assists divisions in determining the proper coding for requisitions in APP, loads budgets into AZ360, develops and runs reports in InfoAdvantage and COGNOS to track expenditures, reports to leadership on budgets and expenditures, and aids in the development of AHCCCS\'s annual budget request.
Major duties and responsibilities
Develops and maintains spending plans for divisions of the agency, including determining fund sourcing and timing of expenditures. Serves as primary contact within budget and finance for division leadership.
Meets with division leadership monthly to track expenditures, variance from spending plans, and forecast spending through the remainder of the year.
Aids in the development of the agency\'s annual budget request, including reviewing requests and making recommendations to leadership based on information gathered.
Acts as budget approver for divisions in APP and determine the proper coding for requisitions when divisions request. Prepares appropriation loads and transfers in AZ360. Troubleshoots errors from AZ360 and APP, including determining fund sourcing.
Assists senior budget analyst with fund sourcing for positions and other costs for assigned divisions. Assists budget manager and budget administrator in research into administrative expenditures, including monitoring historical trends and forecasting future administrative expenditures.
Reads and interprets budget-related legislation.
Participates in the creation and implementation of budget policies and procedures.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
Principles and practices of budgeting procedures and techniques
Data analysis
Comprehensive research tactics and statistical analysis methods
Budget development and procedures
Agency’s organizational structure
Agency’s processes and trends
State and Federal rules (e.g., budgetary, personnel)
Intermediate Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint and MS Office
Skills
Analysis and evaluation of organizational spending
Exercising independent judgment
Interpersonal relations applied to interaction with agency Assistant Directors and division representatives
Excellent oral and written communications
Problem solving and decision making
Research, analysis, and organization of data
Expenditure tracking and variance analysis and reporting
Ability
Analyze and evaluate organizational spending
Interpret detailed documents
Multi-task orientation, also under high-pressure
Adapt to changing priorities in an efficient and effective manner
Work in a collaborative environment
Qualifications Minimum: Bachelor\'s degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, public administration, or a related field; or 1-2 years of experience in governmental budgeting, public finance, or a related area.
Preferred: Two or more years of experience in governmental budgeting, public finance, or a related area.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Successfully pass fingerprint background check, prior employment verifications and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency\'s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
Travel may be required for State business. Employees who drive on state business must complete any required driver training.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver\'s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits
10 paid holidays per year
Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively)
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child
Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military
A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
A robust and affordable insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
A variety of learning and career development opportunities
Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Contact Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing careers@azahcccs.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Finance and Sales
Industries: Government Administration
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The Division of Business and Finance (DBF) is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Budget Analyst. The budget analyst is an expert in the administrative budget of their assigned divisions. This includes monitoring current spending, forecasting future spending, and developing budgets for each division for the upcoming fiscal year. AHCCCS divisions have complex budgets involving multiple fund sources and appropriations, and the budget analyst must be knowledgeable in all the fund sources and appropriations to ensure budgets are developed correctly and expenditures are properly allocated. The budget analyst assists divisions in determining the proper coding for requisitions in APP, loads budgets into AZ360, develops and runs reports in InfoAdvantage and COGNOS to track expenditures, reports to leadership on budgets and expenditures, and aids in the development of AHCCCS\'s annual budget request.
Major duties and responsibilities
Develops and maintains spending plans for divisions of the agency, including determining fund sourcing and timing of expenditures. Serves as primary contact within budget and finance for division leadership.
Meets with division leadership monthly to track expenditures, variance from spending plans, and forecast spending through the remainder of the year.
Aids in the development of the agency\'s annual budget request, including reviewing requests and making recommendations to leadership based on information gathered.
Acts as budget approver for divisions in APP and determine the proper coding for requisitions when divisions request. Prepares appropriation loads and transfers in AZ360. Troubleshoots errors from AZ360 and APP, including determining fund sourcing.
Assists senior budget analyst with fund sourcing for positions and other costs for assigned divisions. Assists budget manager and budget administrator in research into administrative expenditures, including monitoring historical trends and forecasting future administrative expenditures.
Reads and interprets budget-related legislation.
Participates in the creation and implementation of budget policies and procedures.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
Principles and practices of budgeting procedures and techniques
Data analysis
Comprehensive research tactics and statistical analysis methods
Budget development and procedures
Agency’s organizational structure
Agency’s processes and trends
State and Federal rules (e.g., budgetary, personnel)
Intermediate Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint and MS Office
Skills
Analysis and evaluation of organizational spending
Exercising independent judgment
Interpersonal relations applied to interaction with agency Assistant Directors and division representatives
Excellent oral and written communications
Problem solving and decision making
Research, analysis, and organization of data
Expenditure tracking and variance analysis and reporting
Ability
Analyze and evaluate organizational spending
Interpret detailed documents
Multi-task orientation, also under high-pressure
Adapt to changing priorities in an efficient and effective manner
Work in a collaborative environment
Qualifications Minimum: Bachelor\'s degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, public administration, or a related field; or 1-2 years of experience in governmental budgeting, public finance, or a related area.
Preferred: Two or more years of experience in governmental budgeting, public finance, or a related area.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Successfully pass fingerprint background check, prior employment verifications and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency\'s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
Travel may be required for State business. Employees who drive on state business must complete any required driver training.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver\'s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits
10 paid holidays per year
Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively)
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child
Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military
A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
A robust and affordable insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
A variety of learning and career development opportunities
Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Contact Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing careers@azahcccs.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Finance and Sales
Industries: Government Administration
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