What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDA-Budget Analyst position at State of Colorado?
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Who we are: Agriculture is a part of all our lives. When you eat, put on clothes, or care for an animal--your life is touched by agriculture. Colorado's food and agriculture industry generated $47 billion of economic activity in 2019 and supports nearly 5% of the state's workforce. CDA is proud to be a part of such an important industry.Mission: The CDA's mission is to strengthen and advance Colorado's agriculture; promote a safe and high-quality food supply; protect consumers; and foster responsible stewardship of the environment. Core Values: Partnership, Service, Professionalism, Proactivity, and Respect CDA Wildly Important Goals: To accomplish our mission, CDA focuses on four “wildly important goals: ” Goal 1: Building Economic and Supply Chain ResilienceGoal 2: Advancing Voluntary Stewardship Goal 3: Supporting the Next Generation in Agriculture Goal 4: Promoting Animal Health and Welfare We use these goals to focus and align the daily work of our staff in support of Colorado farmers and ranchers. Learn more about our Department and our wildly important goals in our performance plan on our website.What you get from us: In addition to a great work location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer: Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans (www.copera.org)Medical and dental health plans (https://stateofcoloradobenefits.com/)Employer supplemented Health Savings Account ($60 per month)Paid life insurance, plus additional optional life insurance optionsPaid Short Term Disability and optional Long Term Disability coverage11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave accrualsBenefitHub state employee discount programEmployee Wellness program MotivateMeExcellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, remote work opportunities, free parking, professional development and more!To learn about the total compensation package for State government employment visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/totalcompensationEquity, Diversity, and InclusionThe State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Learn more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by visiting our EDI Homepage: https://dpa.colorado.gov/about-us/edi.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Work Unit: This work unit exists to provide budgeting, accounting, purchasing, data processing, cashier services, records management, payroll facilities, contracts, statistical data formulation, and fiscal policies and procedures to the Department. Section submits budgeting information to the Governor’s Office (OSPB) and the Joint Budget Committee (JBC), and provides accounting data for the State Controller. Position: This position supports the Department budget and data and budget analytics, policy development and implementation process with expert knowledge regarding CDA business needs. This position works with internal divisions to identify resource needs, determine data needed to analyze needs and support recommendations. This position researches, writes and defends formal change requests and assists the Budget and Policy Analyst with fiscal note preparation. This position has the authority to monitor appropriated lines, including offering expert opinions on all fiscal and policy matters, and formulate systems, processes, and guidelines that are mission-critical and in support of the strategic plan.Primary Duties: Duty: Budget Development and MonitoringBrief Duty Description: This position is located within the Business Operations Team in the Commissioner’s Office and will function as part of a small team to provide all aspects of the budget for the Department under state and federal rules, policies, procedures, and guidelines. The primary responsibility of this position is to: Provide the expertise to develop and defend the department budget on all assigned funding and continuing funding requests before all oversight committees (i.e. decision items, supplements, budget amendments, etc.).Provide analysis and technical expertise on the development of the budget schedules for submission to the Governor and the General Assembly.Provide appropriate budget process documentation for external parties such as OSPB, JBC or the General Assembly.Draft all documentation and complete all calculations as assigned to develop and defend the budget, including requests, schedules, reconciliations, and all other budget-related tasks.Position is responsible for budget formulation, presentation, implementation, analysis, monitoring, and execution support for assigned appropriations and/or programs. Position maintains staffing pattern spreadsheets to accurately project personal services budget allocations against actual costs. Position provides guidance and support to program staff managing independent budgets in the field.Work with division staff to facilitate the development of budget requests, determining data and narratives needed to comply with budget request guidance in order to gain approval. Evaluate appropriations in CORE, and prepare the annual budget review for CDA programs. Monitor appropriations as needed and make adjustments/corrections in CORE. Duty: Program Staff Support: Brief Duty Description: This position will be responsible for conducting detailed data analysis, identifying and explaining anomalies, preparing recommendations and determining if there are potential fiscal impacts, and analyzing data for special projects. Specific examples decisions made by this position related to this duty.Provide independent cash fund analysis to make determinations and recommendations regarding potential enterprise status, excess cash fund balances or deficit cash fund balances. This position will provide recommendations on how excess cash fund balances can be corrected. Provide analysis and recommendations to the CFO/Budget Director or management on anticipated over- and under- expenditures.The position is responsible for performing analysis as assigned by the manager or senior leadership. Individual decision-making and judgment must be exercised in the interpretation of legislative intent and financial rules regarding expenditure coding.This position will monitor and review spending authority in CORE, and make adjustments as needed to support the financial needs of the divisions. Position monitors and analyzes program spending patterns, meets with program managers and to discuss and resolve budget issues. Position uses established procedures and tools to advise program managers and staff to ensure adherence with expense budgets, appropriation limitations, state fiscal rules, federal administrative guidance and other internal and external fiscal policy and procedure. Position identifies and reports issues that may reflect budget and revenue concerns, provides reliable guidance and solutions to ongoing budgetary challenges.Duty: Fiscal Note Support: Brief Duty Description: This position will collaborate with the Budget & Policy Analyst to draft fiscal notes. In addition, this position will: Monitor and track draft legislation as it progresses through the General Assembly for financial impacts to the department's budget. Work with division directors and staff on the fiscal analysis of proposed legislation and assist with the development of a fiscal note if necessary.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Important Information: Part of, or the entire exam for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application material. Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received. Therefore, it is very important that you clearly describe all of your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.All applications that are received by the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement by a Human Resources Specialist. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact by phone or email at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date. The Department of Agriculture is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Mary Hunt, at mary.hunt@state.co.us or call 303-869-9006.Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt upload (attach) it.
Who we are: Agriculture is a part of all our lives. When you eat, put on clothes, or care for an animal--your life is touched by agriculture. Colorado's food and agriculture industry generated $47 billion of economic activity in 2019 and supports nearly 5% of the state's workforce. CDA is proud to be a part of such an important industry.Mission: The CDA's mission is to strengthen and advance Colorado's agriculture; promote a safe and high-quality food supply; protect consumers; and foster responsible stewardship of the environment. Core Values: Partnership, Service, Professionalism, Proactivity, and Respect CDA Wildly Important Goals: To accomplish our mission, CDA focuses on four “wildly important goals: ” Goal 1: Building Economic and Supply Chain ResilienceGoal 2: Advancing Voluntary Stewardship Goal 3: Supporting the Next Generation in Agriculture Goal 4: Promoting Animal Health and Welfare We use these goals to focus and align the daily work of our staff in support of Colorado farmers and ranchers. Learn more about our Department and our wildly important goals in our performance plan on our website.What you get from us: In addition to a great work location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer: Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans (www.copera.org)Medical and dental health plans (https://stateofcoloradobenefits.com/)Employer supplemented Health Savings Account ($60 per month)Paid life insurance, plus additional optional life insurance optionsPaid Short Term Disability and optional Long Term Disability coverage11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave accrualsBenefitHub state employee discount programEmployee Wellness program MotivateMeExcellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, remote work opportunities, free parking, professional development and more!To learn about the total compensation package for State government employment visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/totalcompensationEquity, Diversity, and InclusionThe State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Learn more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by visiting our EDI Homepage: https://dpa.colorado.gov/about-us/edi.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Work Unit: This work unit exists to provide budgeting, accounting, purchasing, data processing, cashier services, records management, payroll facilities, contracts, statistical data formulation, and fiscal policies and procedures to the Department. Section submits budgeting information to the Governor’s Office (OSPB) and the Joint Budget Committee (JBC), and provides accounting data for the State Controller. Position: This position supports the Department budget and data and budget analytics, policy development and implementation process with expert knowledge regarding CDA business needs. This position works with internal divisions to identify resource needs, determine data needed to analyze needs and support recommendations. This position researches, writes and defends formal change requests and assists the Budget and Policy Analyst with fiscal note preparation. This position has the authority to monitor appropriated lines, including offering expert opinions on all fiscal and policy matters, and formulate systems, processes, and guidelines that are mission-critical and in support of the strategic plan.Primary Duties: Duty: Budget Development and MonitoringBrief Duty Description: This position is located within the Business Operations Team in the Commissioner’s Office and will function as part of a small team to provide all aspects of the budget for the Department under state and federal rules, policies, procedures, and guidelines. The primary responsibility of this position is to: Provide the expertise to develop and defend the department budget on all assigned funding and continuing funding requests before all oversight committees (i.e. decision items, supplements, budget amendments, etc.).Provide analysis and technical expertise on the development of the budget schedules for submission to the Governor and the General Assembly.Provide appropriate budget process documentation for external parties such as OSPB, JBC or the General Assembly.Draft all documentation and complete all calculations as assigned to develop and defend the budget, including requests, schedules, reconciliations, and all other budget-related tasks.Position is responsible for budget formulation, presentation, implementation, analysis, monitoring, and execution support for assigned appropriations and/or programs. Position maintains staffing pattern spreadsheets to accurately project personal services budget allocations against actual costs. Position provides guidance and support to program staff managing independent budgets in the field.Work with division staff to facilitate the development of budget requests, determining data and narratives needed to comply with budget request guidance in order to gain approval. Evaluate appropriations in CORE, and prepare the annual budget review for CDA programs. Monitor appropriations as needed and make adjustments/corrections in CORE. Duty: Program Staff Support: Brief Duty Description: This position will be responsible for conducting detailed data analysis, identifying and explaining anomalies, preparing recommendations and determining if there are potential fiscal impacts, and analyzing data for special projects. Specific examples decisions made by this position related to this duty.Provide independent cash fund analysis to make determinations and recommendations regarding potential enterprise status, excess cash fund balances or deficit cash fund balances. This position will provide recommendations on how excess cash fund balances can be corrected. Provide analysis and recommendations to the CFO/Budget Director or management on anticipated over- and under- expenditures.The position is responsible for performing analysis as assigned by the manager or senior leadership. Individual decision-making and judgment must be exercised in the interpretation of legislative intent and financial rules regarding expenditure coding.This position will monitor and review spending authority in CORE, and make adjustments as needed to support the financial needs of the divisions. Position monitors and analyzes program spending patterns, meets with program managers and to discuss and resolve budget issues. Position uses established procedures and tools to advise program managers and staff to ensure adherence with expense budgets, appropriation limitations, state fiscal rules, federal administrative guidance and other internal and external fiscal policy and procedure. Position identifies and reports issues that may reflect budget and revenue concerns, provides reliable guidance and solutions to ongoing budgetary challenges.Duty: Fiscal Note Support: Brief Duty Description: This position will collaborate with the Budget & Policy Analyst to draft fiscal notes. In addition, this position will: Monitor and track draft legislation as it progresses through the General Assembly for financial impacts to the department's budget. Work with division directors and staff on the fiscal analysis of proposed legislation and assist with the development of a fiscal note if necessary.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Important Information: Part of, or the entire exam for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application material. Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received. Therefore, it is very important that you clearly describe all of your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.All applications that are received by the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement by a Human Resources Specialist. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact by phone or email at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date. The Department of Agriculture is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Mary Hunt, at mary.hunt@state.co.us or call 303-869-9006.Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt upload (attach) it.
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