JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS

The National Association of State Budget Officers posts job announcements for state, federal and local governments, as well as nonprofit associations. To post a job, please contact Lauren Cummings at lcummings@nasbo.org.

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Executive Coordinator
National Association of State Budget Officers
Washington, DC

The National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO), a small non-profit, non-partisan professional association, has an immediate opening for an Executive Coordinator. NASBO is seeking a highly skilled, motivated, self-starter to provide seasoned administrative, strategic and technical support to director and staff. Job responsibilities encompass three principal areas: Executive Management, Communication and Marketing, and Member Relations.

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Budget/Management Analyst II
Office of Budget and Management
Franklin County, Ohio

Opening Date: March 1, 2010
Closing Date:  March 10, 2010
Salary Range: $23.04 - $30.13 hourly
                     $47,923.20 - $62,670.40 annually
 

This posting will be used to fill multiple positions.
Analyzes fiscal activities of a group of assigned agencies to ensure that actual spending is consistent with proposed spending plans; makes forecasts concerning such spending to ensure that agencies will not overspend appropriations; recommends appropriate actions with respect to proposed expenditures of funds and deviations from spending plans; assists and advises assigned agencies concerning fiscal policies and procedures.Assists agencies in the preparation of executive budget requests; analyzes requests and makes recommendations concerning funding levels; reviews proposed spending plans.Conducts program reviews of agencies to determine impact; makes recommendations concerning improvements in programs.
Analyzes proposed legislation affecting assigned agencies and recommends actions concerning such legislation; proposes amend-ments or new legislation concerning agencies. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of graduate major core program in public or business administration, public policy, finance, economics, resource management or related area.

 

• Or completion of undergraduate major core program in previously cited areas;  12 mos. work exp. in public budgeting or finance.

• Or 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in public budgeting or finance.

 

• Or 12 mos. as Budget/Management Analyst 1, 63221.

 

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
  
  

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Posted 3/3/10
 

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Accountant II
Colorado Judicial Branch
Denver, Colorado

Position Opening Date: February 5, 2010
Position Closing Date: February 22, 2010
Compensation: $5,024 - $6,737/Month

 

The Colorado Judicial Branch is seeking a talented Accountant II in beautiful Denver, CO.  This position reviews accounting records, transactions, and reports for compliance with statutes, accounting principles, fiscal policies and procedures.  In addition, the Accountant II will oversee the processing of fiscal summaries, the property management system and corresponding depreciation schedules and assist the Controller with preparing fiscal year-end calculations, reports and exhibits.  We are seeking applicants who want to contribute in continuing to make the Judicial Branch the ‘employer of choice’ in Colorado.  In addition, our desire is to hire professionals who consistently demonstrate integrity, embrace change, and contribute to the bottom line success of their smaller work team and the larger goals of the organization.  If you are seeking a solid career opportunity where the average judicial employee has tenure of 10+ years of service, we hope this is the opportunity for which you have been seeking.

 

 

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Posted 2/12/10

 

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 Director, Office of Fiscal Budgeting, Reporting and Analysis
  Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Atlanta, Georgia

Organization Website: www.dcps.dc.gov and www.cfo.dc.gov
Reports and Assigned to: Chief Financial Officer and Chancellor (DCPS)
Direct Reports: 70+
Spend Budget: $56 Million
Gross Budget Management: $780 Million
Salary: Range starts at $140,000; salary commensurate with qualifications & experience
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package: vacation, medical, vision, dental short/long-term disability and retirement, and other fringe benefits.
Date of Notice: January 27, 2010

DCPS is currently searching for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who will manage approximately 70 direct reports and oversee a departmental budget of $56 million and overall gross budget of $780 million including local, federal and grant funds. The CFO is a leadership opportunity to oversee all finance, accounting, auditing and payroll functions of the DC Schools, and to provide management of all school-based and central office strategic budget formulations and projections across fiscal years. The CFO, who reports to the District’s Chief Financial Officer and is assigned to work directly with the Chancellor, is charged with the management and supervision of all financial operations, budget development and planning responsibilities of the school system. As a member of the senior management team at the DC Public Schools, the CFO will ensure accurate financial reporting in compliance with regulatory standards and requirements, produce accurate and timely financial statements and reports for management, create financial reports, budget forecasts and projections for the organization, monitor the overall fiscal strength and management of the organization, and advise the Chancellor on all budget and planning, financial operations, and oversight as it impacts the DC Public Schools system. DCPS is seeking candidates who are innovative, who take a systemsapproach to problem solving, and who are critical thinkers at their core in order to impact significant systemic change. The CFO will focus on the following areas:

Budget Preparation, Planning and Reporting: Prepare, monitor, analyze, and execute the school district’s budget, including operating, capital and enterprise funds, in a manner that ensures fiscal integrity and maximizes benefits to DCPS students and their families.

Financial Reporting: Manage the cash and other liquid assets of the DC Public Schools, oversee coordinated payments to vendors and service providers.

Financial Operations and Systems: Bring accountability, discipline and integrity to the DCPS financial processes by ensuring that standardized accounting practices, procedures, systems, and internal controls are embedded throughout the school system’s financial operations; serves as the lead for the agency in executing on the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, and administers the DCPS’s payroll system.

The CFO will manage a team comprised of payroll and auditor support staff, budget operations analysts, financial operations analysts, comptroller, accounts payable technicians, accounting technicians, and payroll technicians.

The CFO does not oversee pension, benefits, and health care accounts or investments of the DC Public Schools.

The Chief Financial Officer for the DC Public Schools shall be appointed by the Chief Financial Officer, in consultation with the agency head – the Chancellor of the DC Public Schools. The appointment shall be made from a list of qualified candidates developed by the Chief Financial
Officer.

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Posted 2/2/2010

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Grant Management Specialist
Colorado Judicial Branch
Denver, Colorado

Position Opening Date: January 1, 2010
Position Closing Date: January 15, 2010
Compensation: $5,346 - $7,169/Month

The Colorado Judicial Branch is seeking a talented Grant Management Specialist in beautiful Denver, CO.  This position manages and administers statewide and/or multi-jurisdictional grant oversight programs for the organization.  The Grant Management Specialist will work closely with statewide personnel involved with grants in initiating and facilitating grant activities and will offer guidance and training on the writing and submission of proposals for external funding.  We are seeking applicants who want to contribute in continuing to make the Judicial Branch the ‘employer of choice’ in Colorado.  In addition, our desire is to hire professionals who consistently demonstrate integrity, embrace change, and contribute to the bottom line success of their smaller work team and the larger goals of the organization.  If you are seeking a solid career opportunity where the average judicial employee has tenure of 10+ years of service, we hope this is the opportunity for which you have been seeking. 

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance (State-paid benefit)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability (State-paid benefit)
• Long-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts offered with high deductible Health Plan
• Retirement Choice* (Defined contribution or Defined benefit plan)
• Supplemental Retirement Options (Dependent upon Retirement Choice) (401(k) and/or 457 Plan)
• Colorado State Employees’ Credit Union
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Ten paid holidays
• Extended Sick Leave
• Worker’s Compensation
• Colorado State Employee’s Assistance Plan
• Employee Discount Program

Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Manages and administers statewide and/or multi-jurisdictional grant oversight program for the Colorado Judicial Branch.  The primary responsibilities of the Grants Oversight Coordinator position is to develop, implement and give ongoing oversight to grants management operations in the Judicial Department.  The Grants Oversight Coordinator will work closely with statewide personnel involved with grants in initiating and facilitating grant activities and will offer guidance and training on the writing and submission of proposals for external funding.

DISTINGUISHING FACTORS
This position is distinguished from other classifications due to the responsibility for leading an ongoing statewide and/or multi-jurisdictional program.  Leading program includes extensive work planning, assigning tasks, monitoring progress and workflow, checking the product, scheduling work, and establishing work standards organizing, coordinating, and monitoring the activities.  Provides indirect supervision of field staff and may directly supervise 2 or more staff.  Supervision is received from the Budget Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

• In collaboration with other stakeholders, will develop and implement a grant management/oversight process.  Establish and manage a grant oversight program to oversee individual districts as they seek and administer grants.
• Disseminate information regarding the grant oversight program and encourages use of the resource.
• Act as primary contact with federal grant sources and be familiar with various grant sources.  Review grant funding sources and facilitate communication with districts regarding available grant resources.
• Act as point of contact for all parties wishing to request grant funding and provide assistance in identifying grant resources, requesting grant funding, ensuring all required costs/sections of the grant request are included.  Facilitate necessary communication between requesting party and granting party.
• Act as primary point of contact for all parties receiving grant funding to ensure appropriate reports are filed, monitoring/tracking requirements are being met, extensions are filed, and established controls are in place to ensure all grant requirements are being met.
• Review all requests for grant funding to ensure all requirements are met.  Facilitate program review and communicate approval or not with the requesting party.
• Monitor grants, resolve accounting and reporting issues as necessary; prepare budget-versus-actual status reports for use by grant managers as requested, identify issues, concerns and problems and communicate with grant manager.
• Provide guidance regarding the allowability of costs to be charged to grants.  Review all reimbursement requests for appropriateness and ensure that awardees are in compliance with established administrative and financial policies, procedures, and sound business practices.  Following awards, you will monitor all phases of award and closing, including assessment of technical progress and performance
• Review appropriateness of transactions and budget reallocations against funding source guidelines.  Assure compliance with federal purchase and contract requirements.
• Is responsible for all accounting functions related to setting up the grant in COFRS and communicating all financial coding information to requesting party.
• Work with budget, accounting, and audit functions to ensure proper financial controls and systems are in place to support the grant function.  This includes ensuring proper spending authority exists on the Long Bill, proper accounting controls and coding are in place and that proper implementation controls are in place to ensure grant compliance.
• As necessary, coordinate with other state agencies on grant procedures, processes and grant funding issues.
• Establish and implement appropriate tracking controls for all grants to ensure compliance with grant guidelines exist.
• Oversee, review and/or prepare quarterly grant reports for all grant funds.
• Prepare annual federal indirect cost rate and manage all communication related to requesting, receiving and implementing the federally approved rate.
• Serves as an active member of the financial services team.
• May write and manage grants; plans and prepares budgetary estimates and justifications.
• Develop, maintain and conduct grant-related training for field staff.  Generate, maintain and update procedure manuals.
• Attends meetings and training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for one's own work product and may provide guidance, assistance, or mentorship to less knowledgeable or experienced coworkers, volunteers, or interns.  This may include scheduling of work, instructing in work methods, and reviewing work products.  May provide supervision of subordinate employees and input into the hiring and discipline/termination processes.  May conduct and/or have input into performance evaluation process.

QUALIFICATIONS
This position will require exceptional analytical and organizational skills and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks and deadline pressures.  Other important skills:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to make decisions quickly and independently.
• Excellent interpersonal/communications skills.
• Be able to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access and Internet applications.
• Demonstrated ability to be organized and flexible in an environment, which requires continuous monitoring of priorities.
• Highly goal oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Willingness to take on new challenges and openness to change.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential functions satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or related field and five years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, accounting, auditing or other related fields.  Master’s degree preferred.  Additional work experience in these or other related fields may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required formal education.
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Five years experience as a Management Analyst III or equivalent in the Colorado Judicial Department.

The ideal candidates will have competencies and experience in the following areas:

• Financial Management
• Grants Administration
• Procedural and Regulatory Compliance Management
• Process Management
• Qualitative Analysis
• Project Management

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.  This position is subject to varying and unpredictable situations; may handle emergency or crisis situations; is subject to many interruptions; may handle multiple calls and inquiries simultaneously; and may occasionally handle absentee replacement on short notice.

How to Apply:

• The required Judicial Branch application form is available at http://www.courts.state.co.us/Careers/Opportunities.cfm.  Reference the ‘Grant Management Specialist’ job posting. 
• Submit employment application form electronically to the email address: courtcareers@judicial.state.co.us

Posted 1/11/2010 

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ASSOCIATE FISCAL AND POLICY ANALYST
DELAWARE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
DOVER, DELAWARE

Recruitment # 121609-MABH01-100200
Opening Date: 12/18/2009 
Closing Date: 1/21/2010 11:59:00 PM 
Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive 
Salary: Yearly: $41,730/Min - $52,163/Mid 
Pay Grade: 15

SUMMARY STATEMENT
The role of this position is to guide and support agencies in the creation of strategic plans, the estimation of resources required through tactical planning periods and the formulation of operating budgets, in addition to providing sound policy, organizational and fiscal analysis for State leadership.

CAREER LADDER
Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Analyzes, recommends and monitors fiscal activities with regard to revenue and expenditures, program initiatives, performance and trends within assigned agencies.
• Provides budgetary and programmatic expertise to agency heads, fiscal officers, the Legislature, and the Governor.
• Reviews and analyzes preliminary budget data in preparation of budget targets and assists agencies in their interpretation and implementation of budget guidelines and policies.
• Reviews and analyzes legislation to determine fiscal and organizational impact.
• Reviews and analyzes requests for federal funds prior to being submitted to the Clearinghouse Committee.
• Conducts special studies.
• Plans, develops, implements and monitors public budgetary policy.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding strategic plans for budgetary programs throughout state government.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Associate Fiscal and Policy Analyst Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Public Administration, Business, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Knowledge of financial administration such as comprehensive analysis of programs, budgets, projects, services, alternatives, and costs; financial planning, revenue generation, revenue forecasting, expenditure forecasting, cash flow management and establishing internal control.
• Knowledge of analyzing legislation.
• Knowledge of developing and analyzing public policies and monitoring fiscal impact.
• Knowledge of making recommendations for continuation or changes to operations, programs, services, policies or procedures based on findings.
• Knowledge of using standard computer software programs for word processing, spreadsheets or databases.
• Knowledge of narrative report writing.

BENEFITS
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/programs/index.shtml.

SELECTION PROCESS
The application is evaluated based upon a rating of training and experience.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the "My Applications" tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware - An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Posted 1/5/2010

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Solicitation Number: A10-031
Agency: Department of the Treasury
Office: Departmental Offices/Procurement Services Division (DO/PSD)
Location: Procurement Services Division (PSD)

BUDGETING

The Budget and Financial Accountability program within the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Technical Assistance is competitively recruiting individuals to serve as resident (long-term) advisors in the areas of budgeting and financial management. Advisors provide support primarily to ministry of finance governmental officials in developing countries. In certain countries, Advisors may provide support to ministry of health and related public health organizations and institutions. Advisors are hired under personal services contracts or through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act Mobility Program, which provides for the temporary assignment of personnel between federal, state and local governments and other eligible organizations (www.opm.gov/PROGRAMS/IPA/).

This recruitment is for assignments globally and significant international travel is required.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide policy and technical advice on budgeting related issues to policy and working counterparts.
• Design budget organizations including designing staffing complements and job descriptions.
• Draft and implement new laws, regulations, standards and manuals applicable to budget development and budget control.
• Design and implement new processes for both manual and automated systems, such as budget formulation, monitoring revenues and expenditures against budget, appropriation control including recording of encumbrances and commitments, monthly / quarterly allotments and spending plans.
• Develop and implement budget and accounting transaction classifications (chart of accounts) which enhance communication and internal management reporting.
• Design management reports for improved communication of financial information and enhanced budget control.
• Demonstrate budget analysis techniques and incorporation of better forecasting methodologies into the budget process.
• Organize and perform on-the-job and classroom training in budgeting related areas.
• Improve the presentation of the annual budget documents to provide greater clarity of government spending priorities.

Qualifications:

• BA in business, accounting, finance or public administration or related field required with Masters preferred
• 5+ years in a financial leadership position in a budget department in state or large-sized local government. Experience in developing countries will be viewed positively
• Strong knowledge and understanding of budget management systems, the relationship of budget to other financial processes, best practices and a variety of budgeting disciplines such as performance and program budgeting.
• Proficient in use of personal computers and MS Office Products and general office equipment
• Self-starter with ability to work independently
• Exceptional analytical and problem solving abilities
• Ability to motivate the client and build consensus
• Ability to be flexible by changing focus and approaches based on needs of the client
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Knowledge of best practices is desirable
• Proficiency in French, Spanish or other languages is highly desirable

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Salary will be negotiated in accordance with program regulations based on demonstrated salary history. Expected compensation currently ranges from $120,830 to $162,900, subject to January 1, 2010 cost of living adjustments. Overseas benefits are provided as allowed by Federal regulations. Successful applicants will be subject to a security background investigation at the appropriate level and will need to have a medical clearance.

This announcement is open and continuous until June 30, 2010, although selections may be made in advance of that date. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume or OF-612 by email to: recruitment@ota.treas.gov or by mail to: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Office of Technical Assistance, Attn: Recruitment Coordinator, 740 15th Street, N.W. - 4th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20220. Please reference Solicitation Number A10-031 on the letter, resume or OF-612. Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. No phone calls please and no hand carries. If you wish to be considered for this announcement and all future announcements for the Budget and Financial Accountability Program, you must state so in the cover letter to your application. For application materials, visit our web site at: www.treasuryota.us. The OF-612 form can also be found at www.opm.gov

The U.S. Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Contracting Office Address:
1425 New York Avenue, Suite 2100
Washington, District of Columbia 20220

Place of Performance:
World-Wide
United States

Primary Point of Contact.:
Marsha L Anderson,
Contracting Officer
marsha.anderson@do.treas.gov

Posted 1/5/2010