The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services’ Office of Budget Development and Analysis is seeking a highly skilled, motivated, self-started professional to foster and encourage efficient and effective financial policy and resource allocation decisions through objective analysis and budget development. Assist in the development and preparation of annual budgets as well as provide financial policy review and analysis of the community-based network delivery of behavioral health and developmental services, to include Medicaid-related services. This position prepares/completes detailed analytical reports and special projects as requested. Conducts and follows through with fiscal, programmatic & policy analysis and research, with a focus on Community Service Boards and Medicaid related services. Works closely with department programmatic staff and community-based representatives to develop budget and policy requests and recommendations for review by the Commissioner and other senior governmental officials.
QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced working knowledge of: government administration and financial systems, budgeting and programs, automated systems, and computer technology; mathematical methods, statistics, logic, reasoning; principles and practices in planning and budgeting, financial management, financial policy analysis and program evaluation. Knowledge of: computer word processing and data management packages, such as Excel, Access, etc, and an ability to utilize sophisticated computer-based techniques to conduct database development, management, and analysis.
Ability to: anticipate problems and issues; conduct policy, issue, and systems analyses and develop creative recommendations; interpret and project fiscal and programmatic data; prioritize projects with critical deadlines; adapt to a work environment where priorities and instructions frequently must be changed; initiate research and analysis without prompting from superiors; be assertive in presenting options and recommendations; be accurate and thorough in all work products; and be inquisitive about data, information, conclusions, and recommendations presented by agencies and others.
Ability to: work effectively with officials of federal, state, and local governments; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; negotiate and resolve conflicts, build consensus on policy and funding recommendations among individuals with different viewpoints; handle sensitive issues and difficult situations with tact and good judgment.
Advanced degree in public administration, finance, political science, or related field; or comparable experience. Considerable professional-level experience conducting planning, budgeting, evaluation, research, or other staff-support requiring similar knowledge and abilities. Should be able to work independently; should be able to articulate highly complex financial issues to different audiences.
Position: #00324 Salary: Salary Negotiable Please apply online with the Recruitment Management System at http://jobs.virginia.gov/. Only accepting online applications. This position is open until filled. DBHDS is a tobacco-free, smoke-free work environment. www.dbhds.virginia.gov An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity
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