Budget Analyst 4Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/4610161) ApplyBudget Analyst 4Salary $67,350.40 - $104,187.20 AnnuallyLocation Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IAJob TypeFull-timeJob Number25-00194Agency282 Iowa Department of EducationOpening Date08/16/2024Closing Date9/2/2024 11:59 PM CentralLinkedIn Tag#LI-POSTPoint of ContactJulie Ntem at: julie.ntem@iowa.govTo ApplyTo ensure full consideration for this position, all requested materials must be completed and uploaded through the NEOGov online application process.
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Job DescriptionIowa Department of Education’s mission is ensuring all students experience a world-class education. To accomplish our mission, we need talented, passionate people working together to build an excellent education system that empowers all students to achieve their full potential. We are looking to find a highly qualified candidate to serve as the Department’sBudget Analyst 4in the Bureau of Accounting.This person will provide key leadership and oversight for the Department’s budget. This position will assume responsibility for developing, implementing, monitoring, training on, and reconciling the agency’s budgets. The person in this position will analyze a variety of information to recommend to management solutions for resolving program/project administration and financial problems and will draft technical reports related to agency budget and fiscal matters.Your Responsibilities:
Serve in a leadership capacity for the department including the development and maintenance of the department's $5 billion annual budget consisting of over 50 state appropriations and approximately $500 million in federal funds. This includes collaborating with agency officials on financial management matters; providing budget analysis and input; maintaining department financial reports; providing recommendations on effective use of resources; and recommending solutions for resolving financial problems. This position interprets financial and accounting system policies and regulations, drafts agency procedures for implementation of financial and budget matters, ensures that agency fiscal management policies are implemented, recommends and develops policies and procedures including impact determination of program and rule changes. This position analyzes proposed legislation/policy revisions to assess budgetary impact upon new or existing programs. This position is consulted with and represents the department concerning financial matters affecting the operation of the department.
Assume responsibility for developing, implementing, and monitoring/reconciling the agency budget by:
Performing advanced level financial analysis, planning, and management of the department's budget plan for state, federal, and other funds.
Assisting in development of procedures for more efficient budget administration, development, and fiscal analysis.
Reconciling and monitoring the department's records to the state accounting system (Iowa Advantage) and federal accounting systems to ensure staff have accurately drawn funds and paid claims.
Analyzing a variety of information (state and federal laws, rules, or regulations) and recommending to management solutions for resolving program/project financial problems and evaluating program effectiveness.
Analyzing proposed legislation and policy revisions to assess budgetary impact and draft technical reports/correspondence.
Notifying management and staff of and implementing funding changes and procedures.
Preparing state and federal financial status reports for submission to various agencies, including entering data in the state budget system.
Maintaining historical cost data and preparing charts, graphs, and reports for budget administration and fiscal analysis.
Developing standards and procedures for more efficient budget administration.
Work with program staff to provide consultative budget analysis, budget projections, appropriations control, and match formulation and monitoring. Serve on grant teams and advise of program operations and budget considerations and allowability. Maintain knowledge of and advise on federal regulations, executive policies and legislative intent.
Support the training, development, and collaboration of bureau staff as well as department staff on budget management and allowability. This is done by responding to budget questions, conducting regular meetings with teams, developing and maintaining a chart of accounts each fiscal year, developing written procedures, and conducting training seminars for bureau and department staff. Oversee and coordinate projects that span multiple programs and budgets.
Prepare human resource and payroll reports including salary projections, vacancy projections and payouts, and costing of new positions. Maintain database of salary projections to use in projecting the fiscal position of the department. Update worktags and costing strings and approve costing allocations in Workday. Deliver payroll distribution letters to staff.
Candidates are encouraged to include detailed information about their relevant experience in their application, or submit a cover letter and resume in addition to their application.If you wish to review a copy of the Position Description Questionnaire, please contact idoe.hr@iowa.gov.Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M., Monday – FridayA successful candidate will bring or have the ability and desire to learn:
Passion for accomplishing common goals in pursuit of public service
Previous advanced level budget management experience
Experience with state systems like Iowa Advantage
Experience with Microsoft Excel and Access
Ability to communicate and train on budget requirements
Ability to work collaboratively on, and provide leadership for, high-performing teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated, organized, and thrive in situations that require adaptability
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of children, their families, and Iowa communities
Collaborative, positive work environment
Talented and passionate work colleagues that will help you learn and grow
Opportunities to collaborate with experts from around the country
Employee discounts from a variety of vendors
Competitive salary and benefits package:
https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/employment/BenefitsBeyondthePaycheck.pdf (Download PDF reader)Minimum Qualification RequirementsApplicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, and experience equal to five years of full-time work in professional budget analysis or fiscal management.
Nine years of full-time work experience in professional budget analysis or fiscal management.
A total of nine years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in accounting, finance, or business administration equals one year of full-time experience.
Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Budget Analyst 3 or two years of full-time work as a Budget Analyst 2.
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