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Working Title: Mental Health Budget Specialist

Job Class: Management Analyst 4

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 77691

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 06/15/2024

• Closing Date : 07/01/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

• Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / BHDH ADAD Fiscal/Operations

• Work Shift: Day Shift

• Work Hours : 8:00am to 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $31.57 - $46.82 / hourly; $65,918 - $97,760 / annually

• Job Class Option : Fiscal Management

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

*Telework (Within Minnesota or Neighboring States) and Flexible Hours Options Are Available.

The position for the Behavioral Health Division provides on-going analysis and leadership and guidance to staff members on budget, procurement, and financial policies for the Behavioral Health Division for federal Mental Health grants and other area’s when needed. The incumbent assists with fiscal analysis, fiscal notes for proposed legislation and develops, implements, and monitors budgeting, accounting, and grants administration including assisting contract specialist and grant specialist with grantee financial reconciliation. This position maintains accurate information on money appropriated and allotted to projects in the behavioral health division and closely monitors income and payments, assuring that budget goals are met, and that federal and state policies related to financial activity are followed. The incumbent will, analyze data for policy direction and recommendations; provide guidance and technical assistance, communication and updates to staff and internal and external stakeholders and partners, and facilitate and coordinate continuous improvement activities to increase collaboration and communication in maintaining a sustainable budget.

Some responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Perform fiscal analysis for the division by assessing program expenditures against projections, developing program budget forecasts, and conducting fiscal planning to identify trends and provide recommendations for division strategies and fiscal policy decisions.This position’s focus is on the federally funded Mental Health miscellaneous grants and awards but may be expected to provide assistance in other areas as needed.

• Provide organizational leadership and management for grant/contract budgeting and policy to effectively utilize state and federal funding sources.

• Develop, implement, and monitor division budgeting, accounting, and grants administration funding to ensure proper and efficient use of resources in alignment with federal, state, and department requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Three (3) years experience demonstrating expertise managing financial data for organization, business, or a financial institution.

Experience must include:

• Knowledge of state and federal budgetary processes.

• Accounting or government finance background.

• Strong spreadsheet, researching and data analysis skills to support project work.

• Familiarity with grant administration including grantee financial reconciliation.

• Skilled at using MS Office Suite programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and MS Teams

* Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field may substitute for one year of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

• Experience communicating complex financial information to division senior management and other clientele.

• Knowledge of behavioral health programs.

• Understanding of common budgeting and accounting problems and recommend specific actions.

• Facilitator for group discussion to provide guidance and technical assistance with internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond openly to requests and concerns.

Additional Requirements

• Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.

• Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance. It also includes contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.