The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or any combination of these. As Georgia’s public safety net, DBHDD operates six field offices and five hospitals throughout the state within three program areas: behavioral health, developmental disabilities and hospital services.

The main office for DBHDD is located in downtown Atlanta.

Job Description

Job Hours (Rotating / Swing Shift / Travel): 

The position will require you to work Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.  

Job Description

Job Title:  Budget Analyst III (Adult and Child Mental Health)

Pay Grade:  L - Max Salary $ 78,720.15

Roles and Responsibilities:

Under broad supervision of the Behavior Health Budget Manager, develops, prepares, analyzes, and/or revises large or complex budgets and supporting schedules for Adult and Child Mental Health 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.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following education/skills/experience:   

·        Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance, or related area from an approved, accredited college or university AND two (2) years of experience in professional-level budget analysis or fiscal management.

·        Experience collaborating with Procurement and Program Offices to determine appropriate contract development decisions (i.e., establishing new contracts, amendments, and renewals).

·        Knowledge of State procurement rules to assist programs with contract planning and decision-making.

·        Proficient with the following software packages: Oracle Planning and Budget Cloud Service (PBCS), Uniformed Accounting System (UAS), and Peoplesoft Financials.

·        Expertise utilizing business intelligence tools (i.e., PowerBI, SAS, and Tableau) to identify, analyze, and interpret patterns and trends in complex data sets for diagnosis and prediction.

·        Familiarity working with developers, project managers, and stakeholders to identify process improvement opportunities, propose system modifications, and devise reporting strategies.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. For more information, visit https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/benefits

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.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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.  

When applying for this position, you will be asked if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as stated below and may possibly be presented with additional questions to assess preferred qualifications. Preference will be given to applicants who meet one or more of the preferred qualifications and have demonstrated relevant experience clearly indicated in their work history.