Budget Analyst II

About the Division of Social Services (DSS):

The Division of Social Services (DSS) provides direct services that address issues of poverty, family violence and exploitation.  We aim to prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable citizens, and promote self-reliance and self-sufficiency for individuals and families.      

The responsibilities of the Budget Analyst are as follows:

• Interprets and analyzes financial and programmatic policies and procedures to ensures they are adhered to.

• Monitors and reviews division budget reports to identify discrepancies.

• Compiles financial data for state and federal reporting purposes.

• Develop routine and/or specialized financial reports.

• Assist division managers, departmental staff and the department's Office of the Controller with budget issues and concerns.

• Utilizes and develops routine and/or specialized financial reports.

• Prepares budget revisions for assigned programs to ensure that the budget is accurately reflected.

• Prepares, maintains, reviews and enter the division's biennial and continuation budget for assigned funds.

• Prepares budget estimates and funding authorizations for assigned programs.

• Review contract budgets for accuracy, appropriateness and fund availability.

• Approve budget travel, conference authorizations and purchase orders.

• Review contract budgets for accuracy, appropriateness and fund availability.

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

• Experience with the fiscal and operational policies of the federal and state government, including budgeting, accounting, and purchasing guidelines to assure financial accountability.

• Skills in analyzing, researching and completing financial reports

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an 'equivalent combination of education and experience.' If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.  See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.   

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or related field, from an accredited institution and four years of experience preferably including experience in accounting or budgeting;

Or

An equivalent combination of education and experience.  The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your application, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-527-6380.

The DHHS Division of Human Resources (DHR) follows the State Human Resources Employment of Relatives Policy.  Applicants who have relatives or people living in the same household, will not be considered for job vacancies in the DHR at those locations.  For a complete definition of immediate family member, please see the State Human Resources Workforce Planning, Recruitment and Selection Policy, Section 2, Page 38.