GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

Medicaid Budget Analyst III, Senior or Principal

*Applicants must reside within commuting distance to Phoenix Arizona*

*The position offers the potential for remote work up to two days per week at the discretion of the Director and to the extent it does not interfere with fulfilling responsibilities of the position*

*Interested applicants should email their resume, a cover letter, a writing sample, and graduate and undergraduate transcripts or diplomas to ospbapps@az.gov with the subject line, "OSPB Medicaid Budget Analyst Application". Writing samples should not exceed five pages and may cover any topic. Unofficial copies of transcripts are sufficient*

Job Location:

The primary worksite is the State Capitol Executive Tower

1700 West Washington Street

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Annual Salary: $80,000

This position will remain open until business needs are met

*Interested applicants should email their resume, a cover letter, a writing sample, and graduate and undergraduate transcripts or diplomas to ospbapps@az.gov with the subject line, "OSPB Medicaid Budget Analyst Application". Writing samples should not exceed five pages and may cover any topic. Unofficial copies of transcripts are sufficient*

 Position Summary:

The Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) is seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to assist in making prudent fiscal decisions with both State and federal dollars.

The Budget Analysts will perform analysis for the purposes of developing the Governor’s Executive Budget, contribute to strategic plans and monitor performance measures, assist the Governor and Executive leadership in policy development and implementation, and provide support on special projects for the Executive.

Major Duties & Responsibilities: • Perform monthly financial modeling of the state’s Medicaid program, incorporating any changes in membership levels, capitation rates, or federal reimbursement rates

• Provide suggestions for State agencies’ strategic plans and performance measures to maximize impact and ensure achievement of long term outcomes

• Serve as the primary expert within the Governor’s Office for the Medicaid portfolio of State agency budgetary and performance initiatives

• Critically analyze state agencies’ budgets and any proposed budget changes with the goal of developing the Governor’s Executive Budget

• Research and identify available data sources and to conduct strategic, operational, and financial analysis on a broad range of topics

• Serve as a resource on issues relating to federal and State laws and regulations as well as State agencies’ policies and procedures

• Provide oral and written presentations to explain Executive Budget issues to legislative members, committees, and the public

• Coordinate with agency staff to ensure budget implementation is done appropriately and in alignment with legislative intent

• Provide recommendations to the State Budget Director, the Governor’s Executive staff, and the Governor

• Manage and provide support to projects initiated by OSPB leadership and the Governor’s Executive staff

• Evaluate agencies’ performance to ensure programs are efficient, effective, and are maximizing impact

• Maintain revenue and expenditure projections for agencies’ funds; monitor agency cash flow

• Coordinate with the Governor’s policy advisors and agencies to track legislation

• Analyze legislation for potential fiscal and operational impacts

Job Skills & Qualifications:

• Display strong interpersonal and relationship skills, can collaborate with internal and external stakeholders without conflict, and can deliver bad news with grace

• Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint), Google suite, and comfortable navigating new so