Fiscal And Program Policy Section Director

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Questions about this recruitment should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office: opm.recruitment@ct.gov.

In the Budget and Financial Management Division of the Office of Policy and Management, 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.

This position performs a full range of financial analysis for the largest and most complex state agencies or programs.  Major duties include:

• Work with agencies to interpret Treasury guidance and ensure project compliance
• Ensure agency uses of funds are consistent with allocation plans approved by the legislature and guidance from the Governor and OPM Secretary
• Ensure contracts between agencies and third parties reflect federal guidance
• Coordinate with others within OPM Budget Division regarding funds availability
• Monitor subrecipient uses of funds
• Account for all usage of funds and oversee production of reports in accordance with federal guidance, including detail about:
  • Uses of funds
  • How programs promoted equitable outcomes
  • Outcomes
  • Community engagement
  • Labor practices
  • Use of evidence (evidence-based interventions)
  • Outline expenses by expenditure category (using Treasury-defined categorization scheme)
  • Maintain project inventory
  • Develop and monitor key performance indicators
• Plan, coordinate, direct and evaluate assigned staff;
• Responsible for the program evaluation and fiscal review of assigned grants and contracts administered by the agency;
• Develops or assists in the development of related policy;
• Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
• Maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of the section who might impact on program activities;
• Directs the compliance and fiscal auditing of ongoing grants and contracts as well as the review of new grants and contracts;
• Directs evaluation of grant programs to review effectiveness and determine whether subsequent funding is appropriate;
• Develops goals and objectives, evaluation standards, timetables, other program components and department policy for program area and individual projects;
• Develop and maintain statewide financial plan for designated funds, developing necessary adjustments and modifications as required;
• Performs long range financial and programmatic strategic analysis, planning and program evaluation;
• Interprets and monitors agency spending and program accomplishments in accordance with established policy and legislative intent;
• Assists in the preparation or prepares testimony and/or testifies at legislative hearings;
• Provides oversight of and/or conducts research projects;
• Oversees identification and analysis of appropriate benchmarks and best practices;
• Prepares reports;
• Provides training to agency staff and executives;
• Assists the Executive Budget Officer in developing financial policy for the State;
• Develops, implements, and evaluates section policies, goals and objectives;
• Oversees long range forecasting and expenditure projections;
• Consults with and advises agency executives on budgetary and financial matters;
• Represents section at briefings and hearings with OPM executives;
• Represents the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management as assigned;
• Performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; considerable knowledge of organization and management including public administration, governmental budgeting, budgetary control, and governmental accounting; considerable knowledge of relevant State and Federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communications skills; ability to analyze and evaluate complex statistical data.

Ten (10) years' professional experience in budget management or financial management including budget responsibility.
Note: Professional experience in budget management will be interpreted as principal responsibility for such aspects of budget as planning, preparation and administration. Professional experience in financial management will be interpreted as principal responsibility for a combination of budget work and financial planning, accounting and/or financial analysis and reporting.

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

1. 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.
2. A Master's degree in Public Administration, Economics, Finance, Business or closely related fields may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

The preferred candidate will have the following:

• An advanced degree (e.g., Master's, PhD) in the field of public administration, public policy, economics, business administration, finance or a related discipline;
• Experience with federal grants;
• Experience in state budgeting; and
• Management and supervisory experience.

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.