Budget Analyst

Summary: The Budget Analyst 3 position develops and monitors annual budgets and supports the leadership team with assigned appropriations or programs. This position is the primary point of contact to analyze and support the complex funding associated with HHS operating programs and manages multiple funds through an effective partnership and collaboration with program staff. Responsibilities... This position will prepare and submit: • annual budgets and monthly or other periodic financial projections. • quarterly federal financial reports utilizing a variety of accounting and statistical reports/methods. • financial impact analyses and fiscal notes detailing proposed and actual legislated actions. Requirements: To be effective, the candidate must develop a strong understanding of HHS programs and the agency’s budgeting processes. Proactively consulting to identify and forecast cost impacts while maintaining comprehensive documentation in support of all assigned budget areas is critical to the success of the position. The desired candidate will be: • flexible and willing to adapt. • an active participant in agency or program budget meetings. • able to provide direct, clear, concise, and professional written and verbal communications for a variety of audiences. • able to quickly identify issues, offer solutions and continuously establish and maintain adequate controls to leverage funding sources and operate within state and federal limitations. We have a great total compensation package for all our full-time employees, including: • Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) • Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan) • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance • Vacation Leave • Sick Leave • Paid Holidays (9 days/year) • Flexible Spending Accounts • Life Insurance • Long-Term Disability Insurance For additional information on benefits click here The Des Moines metro is a great place to live and work. It is a place where you can find great jobs, fantastic schools, friendly communities, short commutes, and affordable living. Forbes ranked Des Moines the #1 city in the nation for business and careers and also the #1 place to raise a family and was ranked #3 for best affordable place to live in the US by US News. Des Moines is just 2 hours away from Omaha, 3 hours from Kansas City, and 3 ½ hours away from Minneapolis. Des Moines offers: • A safe place to live, ranked #2 by US News • One of the best places to live in the US, ranked #13 of 150 by US News • Over 800 miles of trails and internationally recognized festivals • One of the nation’s finest State Fairs and home to the Iowa Cubs • Wells Fargo Arena, host site of NCAA Basketball and premier concerts • Lauridsen Skatepark, the nation’s largest skatepark …and much more! Click here to learn more about our great city. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD). DHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages foster youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Our Benefits at a Glance outlines the amazing benefits for this position. Compensation is commensurate with experience. We look forward to meeting you!Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification: 1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, and experience equal to three years of full-time work in professional level budget analysis or fiscal management. 2) All of the following (a and b): a. Three years of full-time work experience in professional level budget analysis or fiscal management; and b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in accounting, finance, or business administration equals one year of full-time experience. 3) All of the following (a, b, and c): a. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in business administration or public administration; and b. Two years of full-time work experience in professional level budget analysis or fiscal management; and c. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited college or university course work in accounting, finance, or business administration equals one year of full-time experience. 4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Budget Analyst 2. For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description