Senior Budget Analyst (Budget Unit) Hybrid - 20013868

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Work Locations

Health Department Building246 North High Street1st FloorColumbus43215

Organization

HealthClassified Indicator : ClassifiedBargaining Unit / Exempt : Bargaining Unit

Schedule

Full-timeWork Hours : 7 : 30AM-5PM flexCompensation : $30.55 / hourly

Unposting Date

May 1, 2024, 11 : 59 : 00 PM

Primary Job Skill

Accounting and FinanceTechnical Skills : Budgeting, Accounting and Finance, BusinessProfessional Skills : Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Problem SolvingSenior Budget Analyst (Budget Unit) Hybrid - 20013868(240003YD)

Job Duties

About Us :

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans . Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The Ohio Department of Health supports a hybrid teleworking model. This position may work a hybrid schedule at the discretion of the manager or supervisor, which will require occasional attendance in the office for training, meetings and other operational needs.

Employees must reside within a reasonable distance to their assigned headquarters for compliance with workplace reporting requirements.

The Office of Financial Affairs assists in the establishment of Ohio Department Health’s (ODH) long and short-range fiscal goals and objectives.

The office provides the agency with the overall fiscal administration support through its various unit operations including accounting, purchasing, budgeting and grants administration.

The office oversees the department’s Compliance and Accountability Unit and biennial budget process; provides technical assistance to agency decision-makers and provides daily monitoring and analysis of agency spending trends.

Budget Unit : The role of the Budget Unit is to oversee the implementation of ODH’s budget while ensuring compliance with state and federal funding guidelines.

What You'll Do :

• This position will work with internal and external OFA staff, including fiscal liaisons and program leadership, to ensure compliance with state and federal funding guidelines.
• Daily responsibilities include approving requestions and PARS, processing payroll coding changes (, monitors agency payroll coding, oversees creation of payroll coding lines, corrects coding errors, & works with the Office of Budget & Management (OBM) on resolving payroll journal errors), monitoring available allotment for all funds under purview, and performing ad-hoc and routine financial analysis.
• Use of quantitative / statistical analysis (, trend analysis, cash flow analysis, cost / benefit analysis, return on investment analysis) to generate various budget / financial reports and track & prepare financial analysis of proposed legislation or policy changes.
• Monitor spending patterns in order to prevent spending deficits & recommends approval / disapproval of proposed expenditures (, reviews requests to fill positions, purchases, contracts).
• Assist with developing agency's biennium budget & other budget-related legislation.
• Attend agency budget hearings and drafts or writes materials in preparation for budget testimony & hearings.
• As assigned, serves as member of a Disaster Recovery / Business Resumption team, Incident Response Team, or similar public health response team which may include the conduct of operations on a 24 / 7 basis at remote locations.

Hours : 7 : 30 AM - 5 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday

What’s in it for you :

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees.

For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our ! Our benefits package includes :

Medical Coverage

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.

Time Away From Work and Work / Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth / Adoption leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of his / her salary towards his / her retirement.

The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the for more information.

Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the for more information.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Qualifications

Completion of graduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration AND 12 mos.

exp. in fiscal management & control involving use of quantitative / statistical analysis (, probability statistics, linear regression, multiple variable regression, computer regression analysis models, trend analysis, forecasting cost benefit analysis).

Or completion of undergraduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration AND 24 mos.

exp. in fiscal management & control involving use of quantitative / statistical analysis (, probability statistics, linear regression, multiple variable regression, computer assisted regression analysis models, trend analysis, forecasting cost benefit analysis).

• Or 12 mos. exp. as Budget Analyst, 63261.
• Or 4 yrs. experience in budgeting that included fiscal management & control involving use of quantitative / statistical analysis (, probability statistics, linear regression, multiple variable regression, computer assisted regression analysis models, trend analysis, forecasting cost benefit analysis).
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria :

• Graduate or advanced degree in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration
• Experience creating and implementing operating budgets
• Experience utilizing excel to create financial reports
• Experience advising agency managers on budgetary / fiscal matters

Selection Process :

Positions are filled througha two-part assessment process, which consist of a test and structured interview. All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria : qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

Where applicants are substantially equal, seniority shall be the determining factor.

Job Skills : Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills : Budgeting, Business

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Analyzation, Problem Solving

Knowledge of (1) Budgeting, (4) Accounting, (13b)* Agency Policies & Procedures (, procurement, budget), (14)* Government Structure & Procedures (, OBM allotment process, disbursement estimate process), (17) Business (, ability to apply quantitative / statistical analysis & methods , forecasting, cost-benefit analysis to determine available funding & project overages / shortages in appropriations & compare actual expenditures against estimated expenditures), (22)* Electronic Data Processing (, OAKS BI reporting, OAKS FIN, federal accounting system).

Skill in (25b) Word Processing (, MS Word), (29) Equipment Operations (, PC , MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook , tablet, fax, printer, copier, phone).

Ability to (30r) deal with many variables & determine specific action, (31h) use statistical analysis, (32r) prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports, (32x) develop complex reports & position papers, (33e) gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things, (34b) work alone on most tasks, (34c) cooperate with co-workers on group projects, (34f) handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public.

Developed after employment

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 33, Step 1 of the union (OCSEA) Pay Range Schedule ($30.

55 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($32.04) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES :

All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered.

Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and / or position specific minimum qualifications.

Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and / or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

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EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS :

Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application.

Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp.

Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.