Budget Specialist I

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Frankfort, KY

2d•$44,074 - $66,111•Hybrid

About The Position

The Administrative Services Branch within the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities is seeking a Budget Specialist I to manage contract program budgets and processing contract invoices. The Department's mission is to promote health, well-being, and resilience for all; facilitate recovery for people affected by mental illness and substance use; and support people with intellectual or other developmental disabilities. The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute, but may terminate or modify this arrangement at any time.

Requirements

Strong organizational and time management skills - can organize information systematically; establish priorities and meet deadlines
Written and oral communication abilities - present ideas in clear, concise and objective manner
Interpersonal skills - ability to interact successfully with a wide range of people
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite products (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
Experience analyzing reports and strong attention to detail
Experience in reviewing invoices and processing payments in eMARS accounting system.
Experience with adapting to change
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Two years of professional experience in statistical or policy analysis, accounting, auditing, planning, or a related field.
Professional experience in statistical or policy analysis, accounting, auditing, planning. or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

Prepare, reconcile and monitor statewide funding for specific projects through Universities, Regional Behavioral Health Boards, and other private provider contracts
Ensure all incremental payments are accurate and timely per the contractual obligations.
Provide ongoing analysis of financial and budget issues and make recommendations to management regarding the budgetary needs and program effectiveness.
Plan and develop annual or biennial budget requests. Assess available funding, review expenditure trends and make projections in order to develop the annual and biennial budget requests.
Provide ongoing oversight of contracted programs.
Develop and implement procedures and reports related to finances and budget adherence. Ensure reports adhere to specifications.
Review program budgets as needed
Perform other duties as assigned