State Division Administrator 17 - State Budget Office

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The State Budget Office (SBO) is responsible for developing the governor’s Executive Budget recommendation, presenting budget recommendations to the Legislature, and implementing the approved budget signed by the governor. This position is responsible for the management and direction of the Division of Health Services within the Office of Health and Human Services (OHHS). The division is responsible for policy analysis and budget development in assigned areas, including Medicaid, Behavioral Health, Public Health, and Aging Services. The Health Services Division Director coordinates and directs the work of budget analysts within the office in presenting recommendations to State Budget Office management and the Governor relating to the development and presentation of the annual Executive Budget. The position also engages legislative partners in the passage of the annual budget, directs staff activities to implement the budget upon enactment, and monitors agency activity to ensure funds are expended as intended.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
• Two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist, or equivalent experience.
• Experience is considered professional if the job required a bachelor's degree.
• Relevant experience includes budgeting, business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, fiscal or economic analysis or other relevant fields.
• Must be able to submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States.
• Must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position if currently residing outside of Michigan.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with a State’s Budget and Financial Management System is desirable, but not required.
• Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and three years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Management and direction of the Division of Health Services within OHHS.
• Policy analysis and budget development in assigned areas, including Medicaid, Behavioral Health, Public Health, and Aging Services.
• Coordination and direction of the work of budget analysts in presenting recommendations to State Budget Office management and the Governor relating to the development and presentation of the annual Executive Budget.
• Engaging legislative partners in the passage of the annual budget.
• Directing staff activities to implement the budget upon enactment.
• Monitoring agency activity to ensure funds are expended as intended.

Benefits

• Access to training, resources, and experienced team members.
• Inclusive work environment that encompasses a culture of empathy, understanding, and respect with diversity of thought, perspective, and experiences.

What This Job Offers

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