Budget Analyst 3 - 00080408

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.  

What we offer.  Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.  

Start your career in public service. The Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) is the division within DHS that enhances the well-being of children by locating non-custodial parents; establishing paternity and support orders; enforcing and modifying support obligations; and collecting and distributing child support payments. This program promotes parent accountability and self-sufficiency while reducing the public responsibility for providing financial and medical support to children. DCSS also administers several outreach programs to include but not limited to Fatherhood, Prison Re-Entry and Parental Accountability Court. All of these outreach initiatives are devoted to increasing non-custodial parental involvement in the child's life. 

DCSS is seeking candidates for the position of Budget Analyst 3. This position is based at the State Office located in downtown Atlanta, GA. 

*There will be a Microsoft excel test given as part of the interview process.*

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Pay Grade: L

Under broad supervision, develops, prepares, analyzes and/or revises large or complex budgets and supporting schedules for assigned organizations or program areas. Performs review and analysis of budget program and policy issues, analyzes financial trends or proposed legislation and recommends appropriate courses of action to management. May serve as lead worker.

Role and Responsibilities:  

• Works closely with Budgeting & Finance Managers and Division Finance Managers to determine whether program budget and financial planning activities support the mission, goals, objectives and priorities of the department.
• Prepares quarterly expenditures and grant related projections by reviewing historical data, Budget Comparison Report, Personnel Services Projections, and other data reports.
• Manages cross-divisional financial analysis and other related functions for the department as appropriate.
• Provides ongoing technical assistance for fiscal issues and/or strategic planning issues to department leadership and division budget management personnel.
• Researches and corrects any expenditures errors in all related budget systems.
• Reviews Program budget to ensure proper general ledger coding and prepares any necessary journal entries.
• Review Purchase order listing monthly to ensure Purchase orders are liquidating within contract/grant liquidation period. Any open Purchase orders for closed grants and contracts ended must be followed with the program managers to ensure all invoices have been paid. 
• Utilizes Budget Comparison Reports (BCRs) and runs queries to monitor and ensure the accuracy of program budget.
• Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to work effectively at multiple levels of the organization and with multiple project teams
• Excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong proficiency in the use of Excel and other components of the Microsoft Office Suite and/or standard software applications typically used in a corporate office environment.

• Associate degree in accounting, business/public administration, or finance from an accredited college or university AND four (4) years of fiscal analysis job-related experience.

• Two (2) years of experience at the lower level Budget Analyst 2 (FIP011) or equivalent position.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all of the following skills/experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related area from an approved, accredited college or university AND two (2) years fiscal analysis work experience. 
• Strong proficiency in the use of Excel, including creating pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and other components of Microsoft Office.
• Experience in research and analytical skills.
• Experience with the State and/or Federal Fiscal Process.

Employment Information
 
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DHS-HR@dhs.ga.gov.
 
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.
 
DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
 
As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
 
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
 
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.