Budget Analyst- Addictive Diseases- Atlanta

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Job Title: Budget Analyst- Addictive Diseases- AtlantaAgency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Job Requisition ID: JR0000003863Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)Compensation Details: $80,000.00 Job Description: Job Title: Budget Analyst- Addictive Diseases- Atlanta

Workplace: 200 Piedmont Ave, SE. Atlanta, Ga. 30334

Hybrid: 1-2 days per week

Job Summary: Under broad supervision of the Behavior Health Budget Manager, develops, prepares, analyzes, and/or revises large or complex budgets and supporting schedules for the Office of Addictive Disease and associated programs. Performs review and analysis of budget program and policy issues, analyzes financial trends or proposed legislation, and recommends appropriate courses of action to management. May serve as lead worker. Role and Responsibilities:

• Assists with developing and implementing policies, procedures, and processes related to budgeting, planning, fund management, program-based budgeting consolidation, and expenditure control activities for the department.
• Contributes to the development and execution of presentations to internal and external DBHDD audiences.
• Works closely with Budget and Procurement Managers and Division Program Directors to determine whether program budget and financial planning activities support the agency's mission, goals, objectives, and priorities.
• Prepares budgetary forecasting reports and trend analysis of program cost against benefits realized; evaluates program efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Develops recommendations for budget allocations that confirm with budgetary policies utilizing financial modeling and data analytic tools.
• Assists with coordination, collection, and analysis of information for and with the Office of Planning and Budget (OPB), House Budget Office (HBO), and Senate Budget Office (SBO) in assigned areas.
• Manages cross-divisional financial analysis and other related functions for the agency as appropriate.
• Provides technical assistance and consultative budget and management analysis service to Procurement Managers and Division Program Directors regarding budget formulation, program operations, contract development, and strategic planning.
• Assists in developing standards and procedures for more efficient budget administration.
• Gives guidance and direction to others engaged in budget control and program activities.
• Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to work effectively at multiple levels of the organization and with various project teams.
• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources.
• Capacity to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Strong proficiency in using Excel and other components of Microsoft Office Suite and standard software applications typically used in a corporate office environment.

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/

Employment Requirements To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in accounting, business/public administration, or finance from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of fiscal analysis job-related experience; or two (2) years of experience at the lower-level Budget Analyst 2 (FIP011) or position equivalent. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.