Budget Analyst (Medicaid / Federal Funds) – Remote Contract, NC DHHS

Mfinite Consulting•Raleigh, NC

3d•Remote

About The Position

Mfinite Consulting LLC is hiring a Budget Analyst for a remote contract assignment with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Benefits. The analyst will monitor and report on spending for federally funded Medicaid system projects (Advance Planning Documents, or APDs), and analyze pharmacy rebates and spending for the Medicaid Expansion population. The role also monitors contract spending and tracks the use of state and federal funds. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, fully remote assignment, with interviews conducted by webcam. The contract runs through September 30, 2027, and the anticipated start is as soon as possible. The employee will be a W-2 hourly employee of Mfinite Consulting LLC, paid by direct deposit, at $28–$31 per hour based on experience.

Requirements

At least 3 years of budget analysis, accounting, financial reporting, or federal grants management experience; government or healthcare finance experience is ideal.
At least 3 years tracking fund use across state and federal sources and monitoring contract spending.
Strong spreadsheet and financial systems skills, with the ability to prepare clear reports for leadership.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and reporting deadlines independently.
Comfort using collaboration and tracking tools such as Microsoft Project, Teams, and Zoom.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Ability to pass a national background check and E-Verify.

Nice To Haves

State government or public-sector experience with Medicaid, MMIS, or other health and human services programs.
Knowledge of federal financial participation (FFP), Advance Planning Documents, or similar federally funded projects.
Pharmacy rebate or drug rebate reconciliation experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor and report on APD spending, confirming that it matches approved budgets by fund type and federal requirements.
Analyze spending by fund and reconcile actual spending to budget.
Track spending by project phase and report phase budget status and remaining balances.
Prepare, review, and process journal vouchers for APD and Medicaid Expansion activities.
Analyze Expansion pharmacy rebate collections and pharmacy spending, reconcile rebate receivables, and report on net pharmacy cost trends.
Monitor spending across multiple contracts and track the use of funds across state and federal sources.