Budget Analyst I

BUDGET ANALYST IPrintApplyBUDGET ANALYST ISalary$4,605.00 - $6,739.00 MonthlyLocationDenver, COJob TypeFull TimeDepartmentDepartment of Health Care Policy and FinancingJob NumberUHA 02119-8.19Max Number of Applicants30Closing8/29/2019 11:59 PM Mountain

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Department InformationMust be a State of Colorado resident to apply!Make a difference-Join HCPF by improving health care access and outcomes for the people we serve while demonstrating stewardship of financial resources.TIME SENSITIVE!THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL ADVERTISED OR UNTIL 50 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY EARLY. Information about the job:The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (Department) offers a competitive benefits package to include the Public Employees Retirement Account (PERA), 401K/457, health/dental insurance options, 10 holidays, accrual of paid sick and vacation/annual time. The Department is also centrally located; offers affordable ECO passes; has a fitness center on-site; and a variety of discounts on services and products are available to state employees through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employee Discount Program. The Department also encourages employees to take advantage of advanced education and offers reduced college tuition through CSU Global for their employees. This Department is a "Tobacco Free Workplace".www.colorado.gov/hcpfFinance Office:The Finance Office consists of the Chief Financial Officer, the Budget Division, Controller Division, Payment Reform Section, Special Financing Division, Audits and Compliance Division, and Strategy Section. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is accountable for the financial and risk management operations of the Department, and oversees control systems that report financial results and maintain Department compliance. The CFO is responsible for the Department's financial data and reporting, and its use of data analytics to define value and measure quality with regard to Department operations. The CFO develops the Department's financial and operational strategy, and generates actionable analytics tied to that strategy.Description of Job

This position exists to provide analytical support for the Department's Title XIX and Title XXI health care programs.

This position will be responsible for calculations regarding various areas of the physical, mental health, dental, and financing budgets.

This position will analyze, project costs, monitor program and budget dynamics, prepare and defend budget requests and, as appropriate, manage the budgets for which the position has responsibility.

Position works with a complex mix of diverse funding streams ranging from matched funds, to grants, gifts, and donations.

Position will prepare extensive and complex technical estimates to be used by the Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (Department) at its Joint Budget Committee (JBC) hearing, by Legislative Council, the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB), and JBC staff.

Position is required to rotate other functions within the Budget Office. All positions within the Budget office essentially do the same work within the office. It is imperative to cross train staff to ensure adequate coverage during budget peak season. Position will be reassigned and must be able to rotate between sections at any given time and any given day.

The target classification for this position is Budget Analyst II upon successful completion of training period. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics or in a field of study related to the work assignment. Substitutions:Appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

All positions at HCPF are security sensitive positions and require that the individuals undergo a criminal record background check as a condition of employment.

Employees who have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.

APPEAL RIGHTS:If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination.Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb.A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.Supplemental InformationHow to Apply (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume to their application. Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all of your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process, which is described below.Comparative Analysis ProcessThe comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of up to 6 candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Lisa Rangel by phone or email at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.