STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Fiscal And Program Policy Section Director

Recruitment #261021-1585MP-001

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Introduction

The State of Connecticut’s Office of Policy and Management (OPM) is accepting applications for qualified candidates to fill the position of Fiscal and Program Policy Section Director focused on Economics and Revenue Forecasting within the Budget and Financial Management Division.  This is an exciting opportunity to lead a number of budget analysts responsible for significant budget matters related to state revenue policies.

The opportunity is available to current Office of Policy and Management employees. 

HIGHLIGHTS
This is a full time position conveniently located in Hartford, CT, easily accessible to all major highways. 
  • LOCATION: Office of Policy and Management
  • ADDRESS: 450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
  • WORK HOURS: Full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week
  • SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday
WHAT WE CAN CONTINUE TO OFFER YOU
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  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • A healthy work/life balance to all employees
THE ROLE
In this position, you will have the opportunity to:
  • Review, vet and make recommendations for revenue-related functions that fall within the Budget and Financial Management Division at OPM.
  • Develop and recommend financial policy for the state in areas including but not limited to, General Fund fund revenue projections used for the state budget.
  • Analyze and interpret economic data affecting the state’s residents and the state budget.
  • Develop statistical targets and benchmarks. 
  • Develop the revenue plans for the state and review for statutory compliance to ensure they meet the Governor's capital policy goals.
  • Consult with all state agencies on their budget requests that affect revenue collections. 
  • Work with staff within the Office of Policy and Management to ensure all revenue proposals are compliant with current law and meet statewide policy goals.
  • Perform analysis of the state's overall financial position for inclusion in the General Obligation Bond Official Statements. 
  • Prepare and present financial and budgetary information to ratings agencies, bond underwriters, and bond attorneys. 
  • Prepare testimony and exhibits for legislative hearings, fact findings, and collective bargaining proceedings.
  • Represent the Revenue unit at meetings with the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management and policy/capital project discussions with the Governor. 
  • Represent the agency at legislative study committees.
  • Provide advice and functional assistance to the Department of Revenue Services and other revenue-producing agencies in their submission of budget proposals to the automated budget system.
  • Prepare materials for budget hearings and presentations.
  • Provide training, direct workflow, and overall supervision to staff members and interns assigned to the Revenue unit.
The ideal candidate for this position will be organized, motivated, and possess a strong work ethic, as well as the ability to maintain working relationships with multiple stakeholders and the capacity to multi-task and adapt and navigate changing circumstances. 

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application. 

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BEFORE YOU APPLY: 
  • Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.  
  • Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
  • Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. 
  • Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. 
  • Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.  Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. 
  • Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. 
  • Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
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  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.  
  • Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: 
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Office of Policy and Management, Budget and Financial Management Division this class is accountable for directing a fiscal and program policy section in administering statewide programs, policies and fiscal plans for the preparation and execution of the Governor's budget.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Assists the Executive Budget Officer in developing financial policy for the State;
  • Develops, implements, and evaluates section policies, goals and objectives;
  • Assists in maintenance and improvement of program budgeting;
  • Supervises strategic analysis and program evaluation of assigned budget specialists;
  • Coordinates electronic budgeting techniques and their interfacing with other statewide systems;
  • Oversees long range forecasting and revenue projections;
  • Consults with and advises agency executives on budgetary and financial matters; 
  • Represents section at briefings and hearings with Office of Policy and Management executives;
  • Maintains liaison with legislative committees and sub-committees;
  • Performs analysis of proposals relating to collective bargaining;
  • Appears as an expert witness;
  • Represents the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management at various boards and commissions as assigned;
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
    • organization and management including public administration, governmental budgeting, budgetary control, and governmental accounting;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communications skills;
  • Ability to analyze and evaluate complex statistical data.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Ten (10) years of professional experience in budget management or financial management including budget responsibility.

NOTE: Professional experience in budget management is defined as principal responsibility for such aspects of budget as planning, preparation and administration. Professional experience in financial management is defined as principal responsibility for a combination of budget work and financial planning, accounting and/or financial analysis and reporting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at the level of a Principal Budget Specialist or Fiscal Administrative Manager 2.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in public administration, economics, finance, business or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in public budgeting;
  • Experience developing financial public policy;
  • Experience performing statistical analysis using programs such as Excel and the statistical programming language R;
  • Experience working with the budgeted revenues;
  • Experience working with economic data; 
  • Experience working with tax policies;
  • Experience serving on legislative committees; and
  • Experience working with agency executives and legislative officials.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.


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