Budget Analyst 2 (Local Government) - Lehigh County MH / ID

THE POSITION

Are you a self-starter, ready to make a difference in the area of finance? Lehigh County is eager to welcome a Budget Analyst 2 to join the team. This is a great opportunity to work in the fiscal field focusing on budget analysis and review for our Intellectual Disabilities department. If you are an analytically minded professional with a comprehensive understanding of how fiscal policies affect the delivery of government programs and services, we want to talk with you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Budget Analyst 2 is responsible for activities related to the administration and implementation of the Virtual Allocation Multiyear Growth Strategy. This includes budget analysis, service utilization review, and preparation of capacity adjustment requests to support long-term planning and ensure alignment with state funding requirements. You can expect to utilize available budget management tools and key financial data to conduct analyses of program budgets and identify trends. Work involves analyzing service utilization data to determine if level of utilization meets standards set by the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to support quarterly capacity adjustment requests. You will have the opportunity to perform duties related to Housing Initiative and Incident Management. Our team will rely on you to perform key administrative functions that support compliance with quality standards and service timeliness, as outlined in the state and county operating agreement. These responsibilities are directly tied to the state's allocation of administrative funding to the ID / A program at the county level.

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8 : 30 AM to 4 : 30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Telework : You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :

Other Requirements :

Legal Requirements :

Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply :

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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.

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