Budget Analyst

Title: Executive II

Agency : Department of Children and Family Services

Closing Date/Time: 06/30/2024

Salary: $6339 - $9178 (Anticipating Starting Salary is $6339/month)

Job Type: Salaried

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: RC062

PUC: 90682983

DIVPIN: 200558

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 37286

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Budget Analyst. Under direction, this position will develop and prepare supporting documentation for the Department's budgetary submission to the Governor's Office of Management and Budget (GOMB). As directed, the position will attend and represent the Department in meetings with GOMB and various legislative committees concerning agency operational requests.

This position will also conduct detailed analysis of historical spending and projected expenditures using computer database programs, spreadsheets, and reporting software. Additionally, the position will conduct detailed analysis of direct service caseload data to establish affordable hiring targets and project future front line staffing needs, while serving as working supervisor of subordinate staff. This position is a great opportunity for someone who is detail oriented and interested in ensuring the Department's budgetary planning and development are sound.

DCFS offers a competitive salary plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills, leadership capabilities, and the ability to multi-task. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to join our innovative team to help make a difference in the lives of children and families

Job Responsibilities

1.Serves as Budget Analyst

2.Conducts detailed analysis of historical spending and projected expenditures using computer database programs, spreadsheets, and reporting software, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and SQL Server Management Studio

3.Conducts detailed analysis of direct service caseload data to establish affordable hiring targets and project future front line staffing needs using computer database programs, spreadsheets, and reporting software

4.Serves as working supervisor

5.Serves as liaison with the Payroll Administrator and other appropriate staff to obtain and review payroll reports and data to analyze and project current and future costs

6.Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

1.Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration.

2.Requires two years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization

Specialized Skills

Of the noted two years of experience, requires that the experience include budgetary planning/operations and the use of Excel and Microsoft Access, including the development of formulas, pivot tables, and graphs, and the creation of complex tables and inquiries

Preferred Qualifications

1.2 years of professional experience in budgetary planning and operations in a public or business organization

2.2 years of professional experience using Excel and Microsoft Access to develop formulas, pivot tables, and graphs and to create complex tables and inquiries

3.2 years of professional experience in a public or business organization utilizing the ability to develop and manage a supportive agency program

4.2 years of experience in a public or business organization utilizing effective organizational, analytical, and written/oral communication skills

5.2 years of professional experience in a public or business organization utilizing the ability to develop, install, and evaluate new and revised methods, procedures, and performance standards

Condition of Employment

1.Requires ability to pass a background check

2.Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.

3.The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families.

In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus. The Division of Budget and Finance plays a supporting role in the Department's operations by working to ensure the agency's financial stability and implementation of sound budgetary practices

Work Hours: Monday

• Friday 8:30am

• 5:00pm

Work Location: 406 E Monroe St, Springfield, Illinois, 62701

Supervisor: Luke Hinds

Agency Contact:

Fisayo Oyadeyi

Email: Fisayo.Oyadeyi@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Social Services

This position DOES contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

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Nearest Major Market: Springfield