DHSS Manager: Budget and Program Analysis Unit

The incumbent serves as the manager overseeing operations in the Department Health and Social Services (DHSS) Grants Managements; Cost Allocation; Audit; and Birth to Three sections under Division of Management Services Financial Management Unit.  The incumbent will manage staff in the management and draws of $3.5 billion in federal funds; the DHSS Cost Allocation Plan to maximize the charging of federal grants; the DHSS Audit section for federal/state/program audits; and staff overseeing the administration of the Part C-IDEA Early Intervention program.  The incumbent will be interpreting federal/state regulations, and monitoring/auditing programs for compliance.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Supervises a staff of analysts involved in providing comprehensive research and analysis of budgetary and programmatic functions within the Department of Health and Social Services. Assist analysts in framing and defining analytical tasks, selecting the appropriate methodology/approach, integrating the various multi-source data, and developing sound and supportable recommendations and cost figures. Establishes unit deadlines and job priorities. Trains, or coordinates training for, unit employees.
   
• Provides guidance and technical assistance to analysts in the coordination of strategic plans and budget requests.  Provides direction, consultation, and assistance to Division Directors and senior-level administrators and program directors on budget and strategic planning policy.
   
• Plans, develops, implements, and monitors department budgetary policy and strategic planning process; manages the preparation, monitoring, and analysis of the DHSS budget including setting standards and providing technical assistance.
   
• Represents the Department on various policy-making boards, committees, and task forces.
   
• Reviews and analyzes proposed legislation.
   
• Analyzes program development alternatives, implementation, effectiveness, and trends.
   
• Manages, coordinates, and oversees specialized and technical research projects requested by the DHSS Secretary and/or Director of the Division of Management Services.
   
• Reviews and analyzes requests for federal funds and serves as Department liaison with the State Clearinghouse Committee.
   
• Prepares and gives formal presentation of department position papers on a variety of subjects.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for DHSS Manager: Budget and Program Analysis Unit
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Business Management, Computer Information Systems or related field.
2. Three years experience in planning, designing, developing, implementing and evaluating fiscal management studies.
3. Six months experience in budget administration which includes managing, developing, analyzing and implementing budgets; developing strategic plans and establishing internal control.
4. Three years experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
5. Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.

Merit Only: Current State of Delaware employees in a position covered by the Merit System and who have completed their initial probationary period.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

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