Budget Analyst 2 (Local Government) - Allegheny County Support Administration

Do you excel at advanced technical work in the field of budget administration and want to help the government of Allegheny County run effectively and efficiently? Join our team of hard working individuals at the Department of Human Services (DHS), Bureau of Financial Management. We are looking for self-starters who want to make a difference in the area of finance. If this describes you, apply for this exciting opportunity today!

As a Budget Analyst 2, you will perform budgetary and financial functions related to the preparation of the annual budget, rebudgets, and reports for DHS. This includes meeting with program offices, as needed, or requested, to provide information, statistics, regular fiscal interpretation, and accomplishments. Your responsibilities will involve accumulating information from our financial records system, analyzing monthly agency budgeting and accounting reports for the purpose of maintaining expenditure controls, developing budget and year end reports, and presenting reports to the executive and management staff. Reports will communicate the current status of funding versus contractual obligations and the projected year end surplus or deficit situation within each funding stream.

In this role, you will also review and approve contract modification and adjustment requests submitted by the program office. This process involves verifying that the contract, modifications, amendments, or re-budgets have been correctly entered by the Controller's Office, as well as reviewing all system conversions and adjustments to each service provider's contract. You will also be expected to prepare a projection of assigned grants on an annual basis; prepare and compile monthly financial reports, quarterly reports, and other ad hoc reports as requested; and assist in the preparations of the County grant budget for the annual budget submission. Additionally, you will serve as a liaison with different bureaus. Our team will rely on you to complete these and related duties as assigned so that we can ensure accuracy and smooth processing for payment and budget related functions. Share your skills and advance your career as a Budget Analyst with our team!

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 two days per week, after six months of employment. 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.
• 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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

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.

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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.

• 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.