Budget Analyst 3

THE POSITION
Become a vital part of the dedicated team at the Department of Human Services, specifically within the Bureau of Financial Management. We are seeking motivated individuals who are eager to take initiative and drive meaningful change in the finance sector. This role offers the opportunity to lead a team of Budget Analyst 2 professionals, where you will not only manage financial operations but also contribute to strategic decision-making processes that impact the community. If you are passionate about finance and ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply and join us in our mission to enhance financial management practices.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Senior Budget Analyst, Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Administration (OA) Bureau of Financial Management/Budgets and Reports (BFM/BR), functions under the authority of the Manager, Revenue and Claiming (Co. Fiscal Officer 3), is responsible for managing, coordinating, and producing budgets, financial documents and reports for the program offices Area Agency on Aging (AAA), Office of Behavioral Health (OBH), Office of Developmental Supports (ODS), Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF), and Office of Community Services (OCS) and the support offices of the Office of Administration (OA), Office of Analytics, Technology and Planning (ATP), Office of Equity and Engagement (OEE) and Executive Office (EO).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and oversees the development of annual budgets for the submission and approval of Allegheny County. Ensures that budget preparation is consistent with the guidelines and procedures established by the Allegheny County Budget and/or Controller's Office.
• Utilizes various applications in the performance of duties ~ Power Plan, OnBase, MPER, KIDS and CIPS and any other financial applications that may be used in processes.
• Discusses restrictions, strategies, and objectives with the Deputy Directors, Bureau Administrators, and other Administrators regarding budget projections for the ensuing calendar year.
• Determines salary/fringe benefit costs by fund type including anticipated increases in the County budget.
• Projects total revenue available for the upcoming year for the contract provider system based on annual award letters received from funding sources such as the PA Department Human Services (PA DHS), PA Department of Health (DOH), PA Department of Aging (PDA), PA Department of Drug and Alcohol (DDAP); PA Department of Labor and Industry (DOL), and matching County funds.
• Examines requests for budget revisions; recommends to the Manager, Revenue and Claiming, the approval or denial along with an explanation as to why budget revisions are being altered/ adjusted/ or denied.
• Assists Manager, Revenue and Claiming with the preparation and submission of the CYF Needs Based Budget each fiscal year.
• Supervises the preparation by overseeing the process of budget analysts in the procurement and gathering of information for the reconciliation year, current year, and planning year of the CYF Needs Based Budget Plan.
• Oversees the budget analysts within the Fiscal Department as it pertains to all Rosters of Personnel (PW1171 State Form), that are submitted to state partners each fiscal year end, and which are used in the preparation of the yearly CYF Needs Based Budget.
• Works with other DHS partners in the gathering and compilation of various sections of the Needs Based Budget file.
• Supervises the analysis of financial appropriations, revenue, and expenditures.
• Reviews and approves adjusted journal entries and supporting documentation for expenses, contract or funding changes prepared by BFMBR staff.
• Prepares and assembles fiscal and statistical data, charts, graphs, and reports for budgetary evaluations.
• Reviews requests for index codes by fund type assigned to the County Controller's Office.
• Provides printouts of fund type budgets by index codes to Budget Analysts.
• Supervises a team of Budget Analyst 2's in their duties, assignments, and responsibilities.
• Approves benefit time off (vacation and personal time).
• Approves bi-weekly time sheets.
• Provides an annual performance evaluation for each subordinate.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 2 days per week upon successful completion of probationary period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Pittsburgh. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Budget Analyst 2; or
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in technical budget administration work; and a bachelor's degree; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Allegheny County. If no eligible candidates who live within Allegheny County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
• 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
• your score may be lower than deserved.
• you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.