Budget Coordinator

Job Requirements

- A bachelor's degree is required.

- Previous financial, claims or procurement experience is preferred but not required.

- Ability to learn, interpret, understand, and apply relevant program policies and procedures.

- Ability to learn, interpret, understand, and apply relevant program rules, regulations, and requirements, especially around federal grants.

- Ability to identify and analyze business problems and make recommendations to create solutions.

- Identify and solve problems around program needs.

- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

- Intermediate financial skills to analyze program procurement, budgeting, and claims process.

- Ability to collect and analyze statistical program data for performance improvement.

- Ability to use and knowledge of common computer programs (including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams).

- Manage multiple tasks and priorities with frequent interruptions.

- Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.

- Passion for public service, mainly working with endangered adults.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports

This role has no direct reports.

Difficulty of Work

The nature of the work is broad, requiring knowledge of multiple programs and policies affecting a large and diverse population with various needs. The incumbent must be diplomatic in dealing with stakeholders and potentially sensitive issues. The incumbent must also be able to communicate effectively at all times, handle multiple projects, be reliable and organized, and work independently as well as in a team setting.

Responsibility

Incumbents must understand the complexities of the APS and AGS programs and their rules, regulations, and funding requirements. They must also be willing to learn and understand the contracting, claims, and procurement processes for these programs. Generally, Incumbents will be given general instructions on their essential duties with some supervisor oversight; projects will range from giving Incumbents high levels of discretion in their work to specific instructions.

Personal Work Relationships

Interpersonal skills and professional conduct are required to communicate with APS units, AGS units, and the general public. The position works in a team environment and independently.

Physical Effort

Work is largely sedentary; the position may require some lifting or carrying of light equipment or training materials.

Working Conditions

Most of the incumbent's work time is spent in the office. However, as required by their supervisor, the incumbent may be required to travel to meetings around the state.