Budget Manager

Department of Health and Human Services • Augusta, GA

1d • $64,334 - $91,333 • Onsite

About The Position

The Contract Manager for Budgets (CM, Social Services Program Manager) is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of new and revised policies, business practices and procedures as it relates to review and processing of subrecipient contract budgets. The position, as part of the DCM management team, works to improve operations and effectiveness; collaborating with program managers and other division leadership to improve strategies and implement changes; and conducting planning, evaluation, and staffing functions. The position also oversees contract budget processing for all cost-settled and fee-for-service agreements. Duties involve collaborating with Contract Managers (CM), program management, program and fiscal officers, internal department auditors, and legal resources to ensure that contract paperwork is timely, accurate, and flowing smoothly through department processes. When overseeing contract budget processing, the goal is to ensure reviews of cost-settled budgets are reviewed timely so that contracts are encumbered prior to their start date. The goal of agreement closeout processing is to ensure the reviews happen timely, so as not to lose federal funding because of late closeout reports. The contract manager also provides guidance and answers questions around quarterly financial reports.

Requirements

• An eight (8) year combination of education and/or professional experience in procurement-related practices.
• Knowledge of Department grants, contracts, and purchase of services and cooperative agreements.
• Ability to evaluate program and administrative information in relation to state and federal regulations.
• Experience with contract analysis and settlements.
• Prior experience and/or education which demonstrate proficiency in financial analysis.
• Experience leading a team focused on quality work while providing excellent customer service effectively to both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the development and implementation of new and revised policies, business practices and procedures as it relates to review and processing of subrecipient contract budgets.
• Improve operations and effectiveness
• Collaborating with program managers and other division leadership to improve strategies and implement changes
• Conducting planning, evaluation, and staffing functions.
• Oversees contract budget processing for all cost-settled and fee-for-service agreements.
• Collaborating with Contract Managers (CM), program management, program and fiscal officers, internal department auditors, and legal resources to ensure that contract paperwork is timely, accurate, and flowing smoothly through department processes.
• Ensure reviews of cost-settled budgets are reviewed timely so that contracts are encumbered prior to their start date.
• Ensure the reviews happen timely, so as not to lose federal funding because of late closeout reports.
• Provides guidance and answers questions around quarterly financial reports.

Benefits

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package , covering many aspects of wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees