Financial Analyst, Sr. #W5483 (REPOST)

Title: Financial Analyst, Sr. #W5483 (REPOST)

State Role Title: Financial Services Specialist II

Hiring Range: $78,000 - $86,000/yr. (commensurate with experience)

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Social Services

Location: DSS HOME OFFICE

Agency Website: www.dss.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

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At the Virginia Department of Social Services, we put people at the center of everything we do. We believe that every Virginian can live a life of dignity and that all voices, ideas and experiences contribute greatly to our pursuit of excellence. Inspired by continuous improvement, we commit ourselves to listening, learning and cultivating environments of trust, respect and positive engagement. Together, we are mission-driven, eager to achieve, and passionate about bringing the best of who we are to those we serve.

We design and deliver high-quality human services that help Virginians achieve safety, independence and overall well-being. We are a $2 billion agency – one of the largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia – partnering with 120 local departments of social services and 31 community action agencies, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children, adults, and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside 1,650 (state) and 12,200 (local) human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia’s most vulnerable citizens have easy access to the services and benefits available to them.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDSS offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short and Long Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching – Employee Benefits.

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS), Division of Family Services is currently seeking a Financial Analyst, Sr. The primary purpose of this position is to provide the analytical and financial expertise necessary to link program requirements and policy as it pertains to Titles IV-E and IV-B spending related to the protection and prevention program (child protective services, prevention services, In-Home services, training, Family First Prevention Services Act, etc). This position will provide the expertise necessary to manage and monitor state general funds and other funding sources. This position serves as a back up to the Permanency Fiscal Consultant maintaining working knowledge of child welfare funding for permanency programs (foster care, adoption, resource family, training, Family First Prevention Services Act, etc). This position works closely with the Division’s budget manager. This position represents management’s interest by taking or recommending the necessary action to develop program plans, policies, procedures, and policy-related materials for the Child Welfare spending including state general funds, Title IV-E, Title IV-B and other allowable financial claims. This position will recommend strategic changes and priorities and implement changes to comply with federal and state rules and regulations. Through comprehensive research and analysis, plan and develop agency and state position statements on legislative changes, administrative rules, and policy statements that may affect the state Child Welfare program. Review and track federal legislation which may impact Child Welfare federal revenue; explain policy issues and effect of proposed legislation to management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Comprehensive working knowledge of budgeting and accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to plan, monitor, and report on complex budget issues, including forecasting revenue and expenditures, and recommending action to management.
• Strong analytical skills including gathering and analyzing data for significance and trends; and manipulating data contained in financial systems into clear, concise management reports.
• Ability to understand complex federal and state regulations and guidance, including financial regulations, and ability to use that knowledge to write and implement policies and inform written and oral communications.
• Ability to understand Title IV-E and IV-B Intergovernmental Agreements and explai