AHCCCS

Address: Division of Business and Finance (DBF)
150 N. 18th Ave., Phoenix, Az 85007

Must Reside in Arizona

Salary:  $65,000

Grade: 21

FLSA: Exempt

Closing Date: Open Until Closed

The Division of Division of Business and Finance (DBF) is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Budget Analyst. The budget analyst is an expert in the administrative budget of their assigned divisions. This includes monitoring current spending, forecasting future spending, and developing budgets for each division for the upcoming fiscal year. AHCCCS divisions have complex budgets involving multiple fund sources and appropriations, and the budget analyst must be knowledgeable in all the fund sources and appropriations to ensure budgets are developed correctly and expenditures are properly allocated. As the expert for each divisions' administrative budget, the budget analyst assists divisions in determining the proper coding for requisitions in APP, loads budgets into AZ360, develops and runs reports in InfoAdvantage and COGNOS to track expenditures, reports to leadership on budgets and expenditures, and aids in the development of AHCCCS's annual budget request.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Develops and maintains spending plans for divisions of the agency, including determining fund sourcing and timing of expenditures. Serves as primary contact within budget and finance for division leadership.
• Meets with division leadership monthly to track expenditures, variance from spending plans, and forecast spending through the remainder of the year.
• Aids in the development of the agency's annual budget request, including reviewing requests and making recommendations to leadership based on information gathered.
• Acts as budget approver for divisions in APP and determine the proper coding for requisitions when divisions request. Prepares appropriation loads and transfers in AZ360 Troubleshoots errors from AZ360 and APP, including determining fund sourcing.
• Assists senior budget analyst with fund sourcing for positions and other costs for assigned divisions. Assists budget manager and budget administrator in research into administrative expenditures, including monitoring historical trends and forecasting future administrative expenditures.
• Reads and interprets budget-related legislation.
• Participates in the creation and implementation of budget policies and procedures.

Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of budgeting procedures and techniques
• Data analysis
• Comprehensive research tactics and statistical analysis methods
• Budget development and procedures
• Agency’s organizational structure
• Agency’s processes and trends
• State and Federal rules (e.g., budgetary, personnel)
• Intermediate Excel, Power BI, Power-point and MS Office

Skills in:
• Analysis and evaluation of organizational spending
• Exercising independent judgment
• Interpersonal relations applied to interaction with agency Assistant Directors and division representatives
• Excellent oral and written communications
• Problem solving and decision making
• Research, analysis, and organization of data
• Expenditure tracking and variance analysis and reporting

Ability to:
• Analyze and evaluation of organizational spending
• Interpret detailed documents
• Multi-task orientation, also under high-pressure
• Adapt to changing priorities in an efficient and effective manner
• Work in a collaborative environment

Minimum:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, public administration, or a related field; or 1-2 years of experience in governmental budgeting, public finance, or a related area.

Preferred:
Two or more years of experience in governmental budgeting, public finance, or a related area.

• Successfully pass fingerprint background check, prior employment verifications and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• Travel may be required for State business. Employees who drive on state business must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here.
• Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military.
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
• RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
• A variety of learning and career development opportunities

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Lifetime Pension Benefit Program
• Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement.
• Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan.
• Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period).

Deferred Retirement Compensation Program
• Voluntary participation.
• Program administered through Nationwide.
• Tax-deferred retirement investments through payroll deductions.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing careers@azahcccs.gov.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.