Medicaid Budget Analyst III, Senior or Principal

Arizona Department Of Administration

Job Location:

Phoenix, NM - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

GOVERNORS OFFICE

Medicaid Budget Analyst III Senior or Principal

Applicants must reside within commuting distance to Phoenix Arizona

The position offers the potential for remote work up to two days per week at the discretion of the Director and to the extent it does not interfere with fulfilling responsibilities of the position

Interested applicants should email their resume a cover letter a writing sample and graduate and undergraduate transcripts or diplomas to with the subject line OSPB Medicaid Budget Analyst Application. Writing samples should not exceed five pages and may cover any topic. Unofficial copies of transcripts are sufficient

Job Location:

The primary worksite is the State Capitol Executive Tower

1700 West Washington Street

Phoenix Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Annual Salary: $80000

This position will remain open until business needs are met

Interested applicants should email their resume a cover letter a writing sample and graduate and undergraduate transcripts or diplomas to with the subject line OSPB Medicaid Budget Analyst Application. Writing samples should not exceed five pages and may cover any topic. Unofficial copies of transcripts are sufficient

Position Summary:

The Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) is seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to assist in making prudent fiscal decisions with both State and federal dollars.

The Budget Analysts will perform analysis for the purposes of developing the Governors Executive Budget contribute to strategic plans and monitor performance measures assist the Governor and Executive leadership in policy development and implementation and provide support on special projects for the Executive.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

Perform monthly financial modeling of the states Medicaid program incorporating any changes in membership levels capitation rates or federal reimbursement rates

Provide suggestions for State agencies strategic plans and performance measures to maximize impact and ensure achievement of long term outcomes

Serve as the primary expert within the Governors Office for the Medicaid portfolio of State agency budgetary and performance initiatives

Critically analyze state agencies budgets and any proposed budget changes with the goal of developing the Governors Executive Budget

Research and identify available data sources and to conduct strategic operational and financial analysis on a broad range of topics

Serve as a resource on issues relating to federal and State laws and regulations as well as State agencies policies and procedures

Provide oral and written presentations to explain Executive Budget issues to legislative members committees and the public

Coordinate with agency staff to ensure budget implementation is done appropriately and in alignment with legislative intent

Provide recommendations to the State Budget Director the Governors Executive staff and the Governor

Manage and provide support to projects initiated by OSPB leadership and the Governors Executive staff

Evaluate agencies performance to ensure programs are efficient effective and are maximizing impact

Maintain revenue and expenditure projections for agencies funds; monitor agency cash flow

Coordinate with the Governors policy advisors and agencies to track legislation

Analyze legislation for potential fiscal and operational impacts

Job Skills & Qualifications:

Display strong interpersonal and relationship skills can collaborate with internal and external stakeholders without conflict and can deliver bad news with grace

Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel Word and PowerPoint) Google suite and comfortable navigating new software products and applications

Strong communication skills. This includes writing speaking presenting and using data to make complex and technical issues easy to understand

Strong data analysis skills including the ability to track multiple variables as part maintaining the Medicaid model

Highly organized driven persistent and is able to make progress with little to no guidance or direction

Open to feedback embraces criticism on a regular basis and approaches work with a growth mindset

Knowledge of Medicaid concepts such as capitation fee-for-service directed payments etc

Curious and humble is willing to ask questions seek help and learn from failure

Strong math skills detail-oriented with superior critical-thinking ability

Position Requirements:

Masters Degree in Public Administration Business Economics Accounting Finance or related field; or a Bachelors Degree in similar fields with 3-5 years experience in governmental budgeting public finance or a related area

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.

Benefits:

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance

Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Sick leave

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

Note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

Required Experience:

Senior IC

GOVERNORS OFFICEMedicaid Budget Analyst III Senior or Principal*Applicants must reside within commuting distance to Phoenix Arizona* *The position offers the potential for remote work up to two days per week at the discretion of the Director and to the extent it does not interfere with fulfilling re...