Title: Jr. Finance and Policy Analyst

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec II

Hiring Range: Up to $70,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Central Office

Agency Website:www.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is seeking a motivated and intellectually curious team member to provide policy and financial analysis for an assigned portfolio, and to assist with the financial operations of the agency. DBHDS is a state agency that supports individuals by promoting recovery, self-determination, and wellness in all aspect of life. We accomplish this with several major operations: overseeing 12 facilities, including nine mental health hospitals, a medical center, and a center for behavioral rehabilitation; contracting with 40 mental health clinics and numerous residential facilities; licensing mental health providers; and managing waivers and programs for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. This position provides the Office for Finance and Administration, the Commissioner, the Executive Team, and program staff with comprehensive, accurate, and timely analysis recommendations on budget development proposals; fiscal analysis on legislation; policy options; and other information on complex budget, program and services issues related to the development of the agency's operating and capital budget and oversees the analysis of the budget to foster efficiency and effectiveness in agency operations. This position will support the Behavioral Health and Crisis Services divisions, including budget development, budget execution, revenue and expenditure projections, fiscal and policy analysis of programmatic operations, and operational support of business processes. This is a wonderful opportunity for a motivated self-starter to gain hands on experience in public health administration, policy analysis, budget development, and budget execution. The successful candidate will be self-reliant, self-motivated, and work well within a team-centered environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of government administration and financial systems, budgeting and programs, automated systems, and computer technology.
• Knowledge of mathematical methods, statistics, logic, and reasoning.
• Knowledge of principles and practices in planning and budgeting, financial management, financial policy analysis and program evaluation.
• Experience with computer word processing and data management packages, such as Excel, Access, etc., with the ability to utilize sophisticated computer-based techniques to conduct database development, management, and analysis.
• Ability to anticipate problems and issues, conduct policy, issue, and systems analyses, and develop creative recommendations.
• Ability to interpret and project fiscal and programmatic data.
• Ability to adapt to a work environment where priorities and instructions frequently must be changed, with the ability to prioritize projects with critical deadlines, and the ability to initiate research and analysis without prompting from superiors.
• Effectiveness in building a rapport with peers, management and agency leadership.
• Willingness to negotiate and resolve conflicts on policy and funding recommendations among individuals with different viewpoints and handle sensitive issues and difficult situations with tact and good judgment.
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and written.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of state financial operations, policies, procedures, and systems.
• Experience conducting planning, budgeting, evaluation, research, or other staff-support requiring similar knowledge and abilities.

DBHDS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, pregnancy, military service/status, or other non-merit factor. We commit to a diverse and inclusive workforce that is reflective of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

In addition, the Commonwealth of Virginia/DBHDS offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, access to Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term (LTD) Disability benefits, twelve (12) paid holidays and other leave benefits, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.

For consideration, interested applicants must apply by completing the online application. A resume may also be included with your submission. However, emailed, faxed, and hand-delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within seven (7) business days of the date of this posting. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DBHDS welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on how to seek this authorization, please refer to Working in the United States or contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office directly.

For any technical assistance with the jobs.virginia.gov website, please contact applicantinquiry@dhrm.virginia.gov.

Contact Information

Name: Shruti Tawar

Phone: N/A

Email: shruti.tawar@dbhds.virginia.gov - Inquiries Only/No Submissions to include resumes.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.