Full Time Budget Analyst 2

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Are you a self-starter, ready to make a difference in the area of finance? Lehigh County is eager to welcome a Budget Analyst 2 to join the team. This is a great opportunity to work in the fiscal field focusing on budget analysis and review for our Intellectual Disabilities department. If you are an analytically minded professional with a comprehensive understanding of how fiscal policies affect the delivery of government programs and services, we want to talk with you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORKThe Budget Analyst 2 is responsible for activities related to the administration and implementation of the Virtual Allocation Multiyear Growth Strategy. This includes budget analysis, service utilization review, and preparation of capacity adjustment requests to support long-term planning and ensure alignment with state funding requirements. You can expect to utilize available budget management tools and key financial data to conduct analyses of program budgets and identify trends. Work involves analyzing service utilization data to determine if level of utilization meets standards set by the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to support quarterly capacity adjustment requests. You will have the opportunity to perform duties related to Housing Initiative and Incident Management. Our team will rely on you to perform key administrative functions that support compliance with quality standards and service timeliness, as outlined in the state and county operating agreement. These responsibilities are directly tied to the state's allocation of administrative funding to the ID/A program at the county level. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAININGELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of experience as a Budget Analyst I; or Two years of experience in technical budget administration work, and a bachelor's degree; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation. This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.o Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.EXAMINATION INFORMATION Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or:o your score may be lower than deserved.o you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.