Budget Specialist II

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Frankfort, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA) is located in Frankfort, Kentucky and oversees five long term care facilities for veterans, five cemeteries for veterans, and benefits coordinators in all regions of the state. The Department also has several programs serving homeless veterans, women veterans and veterans seeking employment. The Budget Specialist II provides assistance to the Budget Manager in the development of the Departmental budget and is also responsible for oversight of procurement processing and assisting with coordination of grant proposals and of grants awarded to the Department. KDVA is looking for a career-minded, self- motivated and energetic Budget Specialist II to work in our Frankfort Office, and who possesses the skills, knowledge and desire to perform the following: Strong knowledge of the eMars system Strong knowledge of Excel Background in procurement strongly preferred Working knowledge of state budget process Project management skills General accounting skills The ideal candidate will work independently, yet be part of a larger team to meet our commitment to serve Kentucky’s Veterans.

Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of professional experience in budget administration, financial analysis and/or forecasting, statistical analysis, accounting, financial auditing, or a related field.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Professional experience in budget administration, financial analysis and/or forecasting, statistics, accounting, financial auditing, planning, or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.