The State of Ohio is a drugfree workplace which prohibits the use of (recreational /nonmedical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio DrugFree Workplace Policy (HR39 and as outlined in the posting.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
The Division of Fiscal Administration is responsible for capital and operating budgets Medicaid rate development and rate setting and several other financial functions vital to DODD operations.
What will you do
- Researches analyzes projects/formulates adjusts & monitors allocations (e.g. spending patterns fund distribution chart of accounts cost allocations forecasting etc. in the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) Division of Fiscal Administration Office of Budget Services.
- Researches generates reports & consults with subject matter staff to determine Medicaid program estimates for projecting costs.
- Updates chart of accounts (e.g. annual & biennial budget projection updates speed charts).
- Forecasts based upon quantitative analysis & research DODD & Medicaid expenditures & revenue appropriation allotment & allocation & cash balances for all funding sources.
- Reviews past current & existing budget & spending to conduct cost benefit analysis. Reviews spending patterns to prevent deficits & recommends approval/disapproval of proposed expenditures &/or budget revisions. Recommends possible solutions where needed. Reviews projections & forecasts revenue patterns.
- Generates various reports (Business Intelligence Ohio Administrative Knowledge System) to monitor results of expenditures & revenue. Performs variance analysis. Uses computer to create various reports & analyses (e.g. expenditure/cost projections &/or other statistical/quantitative analyses) & updates file information. Prepares payroll projections variance analysis & prepares financial reports etc.
- Projects & monitors expenditure levels of Medicaid waiver programs for specific county board providers.
- Completes federal reports of estimated &/or actual expenditures. Advises Department of Medicaid Job & Family Services & County Boards of DD program staff concerning fiscal matters (e.g. explains state federal &/or departmental policies & procedures).
- Assists in developing DODDs biennium & internal annual budgets. Evaluates & monitors budget implementation to include reporting to chain of command.
- Projects & forecasts revenues using appropriate statistical analysis.
- Automates & evaluates worksheets for efficiency to aide users in gaining accurate & useful information regarding spending & revenues. Prepares reconciliations (e.g. reconciliations for Medicaid payments to OAKS General Ledger to subsidiary Ledgers etc. Keeps cash balance projections up to date.
- Codes expenditures paid by Developmental Centers (DCs) &/or Central Office (e.g. Waivers ICF). Monitors DCs spending for accuracy of coding.
- Performs fiscal analysis.
- Responds to requests for information.
- Develops tracks & prepares financial analysis of proposed legislation or policy change.
- Prepares controlling board requests.
- Respond to audit findings & requests for information from various sources (e.g. divisions other state/county or federal agencies etc.
- Designs & develops procedures/guidelines to ensure compliance;
- Completes special reports as assigned by Fiscal Office & Budget staff.
- Evaluates &/or participates in evaluation of budget operations (e.g. determine improvements edits & changes required).
- Assists in responding to audit findings to achieve compliance.
- Participates on budget team/group to bring about change & efficiencies for customers & to research & analyze data trends or legislative/rule changes. Prepares &/or reviews projection/forecast models for special projects &/or program areas with multiple funding sources. Prepares periodic financial reports position/option papers related to analysis.
- Uses Excel functions (e.g. logical lookup & reference statistical & math functions) to create reports projections & analysis (cost benefit WhatIf).
- Track & forecast expenditures revenue & cash. Responds to questions from DODD staff. Attends meetings with DODD/DC staff & training sessions offered by other state agencies.
- Completes other duties as assigned within scope of position.
Whats in it for you:
At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible fulltime and parttime employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
- Quality affordable and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.
Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental vision and basic life insurancepremiums are freeafter one year of continuous service.
Time Away from Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off including vacation personal and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10 of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14 of the employees salary. Visit theOPERS websitefor more information.
Deferred Compensation
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit theOhio Deferred Compensation websitefor more information.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact ADA Coordinator Renea Wallace ator by email at
Current Department of Developmental Disabilities OCSEA employees shall receive first consideration pursuant to Article 17 of the collective bargaining agreement.
Hourly wage will be paid at step 1 unless otherwise specified bycollective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC.
No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date; in addition you must clearly demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications.
4 yrs. experience in budgeting that included fiscal management & control involving use of quantitative/statistical analysis (e.g. probability statistics linear regression multiple variable regression computer assisted regression analysis models trend analysis forecasting cost benefit analysis).
Or completion of undergraduate core program in accounting public finance public administration or business administration; 24 mos. exp. in fiscal management & control involving use of quantitative/statistical analysis (e.g. probability statistics linear regression multiple variable regression computer assisted regression analysis models trend analysis forecasting cost benefit analysis).
Or completion of graduate core program in accounting public finance public administration or business administration; 12 mos. exp. in fiscal management & control involving use of quantitative/statistical analysis (e.g. probability statistics linear regression multiple variable regression computer regression analysis models trend analysis forecasting cost benefit analysis).
Or 12 mos. exp. as Budget Analyst 63261.
Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Accounting and Finance
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Accepting applications for Senior Budget Analysts
Who Are We
The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.
Ohio is the heart of opportunity and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:
- Inclusion
- Partnership
- Respect
At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible fulltime and parttime employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
- Public Retirement Systems such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS&Optional Deferred Compensation Ohio Deferred Compensation
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.