Budget Analyst 2 (04923)

State of Montana • Helena, MT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Health Resources Division/ Fiscal and Operations Bureau. The Fiscal and Operations Bureau is responsible for the administration and management of all the financial, accounting and budget responsibilities for two divisions: Health Resources and Medicaid Health Services Management. The bureau coordinates Medicaid, Montana Health and Economic Livelihood Partnership Plan (HELP), Healthy Montana Kids (HMK), and other grant expenditures between the Medicaid/HELP/HMK bureaus; prepares forecasting information for all the bureaus and provides it to other department staff to utilize. Montana Medicaid, HELP, and the Children’s Insurance Program (CHIP) have a combined budget in excess of $1 billion and provide services to more than 190,000 Montanans. The job includes preparing and analyzing the budget and financial reports, along with legislative requirements. Other duties include researching and providing expenditure controls; analyzing financial fiscal data, provider/claim data and payments; and analyzing management information systems data. The position must provide recommendations on financial or claim information.

Requirements

• Knowledge of budget and audit principles and practices.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Skill in organizational methods and time management.
• Ability to interact with diverse groups, federal officers, staff, and subject matter experts.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, math or closely related field.
• Five years’ experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial management.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• SABHRS and Internet Budget Analysis and Reporting System (IBARS) experience.
• Medicaid, HELP, or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) program experience and knowledge of related federal and state laws, rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and analyzing the budget and financial reports, along with legislative requirements.
• Researching and providing expenditure controls.
• Analyzing financial fiscal data, provider/claim data and payments.
• Analyzing management information systems data.
• Providing recommendations on financial or claim information.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Work/life balance
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level