NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-80334-L0332. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MARCH 26, 2024 TO APRIL 8, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you an analytical self-starter looking to work in the fast-paced field of budget administration? Allegheny County Support Administration has an excellent opportunity for you to join our hard-working team as a Budget Analyst 2 within the Department of Human Services (DHS), Bureau of Financial Management. Apply today to start making a difference in the area of finance!

As a Budget Analyst 2, you will meet with program offices to provide information, statistics, regular fiscal interpretation, and accomplishments as well as perform budgetary and financial functions related to the preparation of the annual budget, rebudgets, and reports for DHS. You will analyze agency budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls, accumulate information from our financial system, and develop and present a variety of budget and funding system status reports.

Within this role you will also review and approve contract modifications and adjustment requests submitted by the program office, verify that the contract modifications and amendments or re-budgets have been correctly entered by the Controller's Office, and ensure accuracy of payments. This position affords the opportunity to prepare projections of assigned grants, assist with preparations of the county grant budget for annual submission, and serve as a liaison with different bureaus in our department. Be part of a team that values hard work while making a lasting impact!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Allegheny County offers a complete and awesome benefit package.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Budget Analyst I; or
• Two years of experience in technical budget administration work, and a bachelor's degree; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Allegheny County. If no eligible candidates who live within Allegheny County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.