Budget Business Officer

About the role

The Budget Business Officer will provide dedicated internal budget management services and execution expertise to one or more sections of the Division of Emergency Management, particularly with tracking reporting, and research.

This position works under the supervision of the NCEM Senior Budget Analyst. All budgets must be monitored to ensure compliance with the funding authority. For budgets based on receipts, monitoring is essential to ensure that expenditures do not outpace receipts.

The selected candidate will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and providing budgeting and financial expertise for assigned budgets. This includes the interpretation of budget procedures and policies while working with program managers to detect any discrepancies or noncompliance and if present, report to budget management.

The Budget Business Officer works with the Director of Emergency Management, Program Managers in all sections of the Division, and the Administrative Division of the Department of Public Safety {Controller's Office, Budget, Human Resources).

The position is responsible for providing research and analysis of spending trends; analyzing changes to legislative, budget, and fiscal policies; and communicating pertinent information to senior leadership and program managers as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and provide budgeting and financial expertise for assigned budgets.
• Interpret budget procedures and policies while working with program managers to detect any discrepancies or noncompliance and report to budget management.
• Work with the Director of Emergency Management, Program Managers in all sections of the Division, and the Administrative Division of the Department of Public Safety {Controller's Office, Budget, Human Resources).
• Provide research and analysis of spending trends; analyze changes to legislative, budget, and fiscal policies; and communicate pertinent information to senior leadership and program managers as appropriate.

Requirements

• Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in business administration, public administration, accounting, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

Knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

Skills

Experience monitoring, maintaining, and/or providing budgeting documents for assigned Division budgets.

Experience monitoring, maintaining, and/or providing financial documents for assigned Division budgets.

Experience developing and/or maintaining portfolios of reports for Division budgets.

Working knowledge with Program Managers to review financial documentation to identify and/or resolve report issues to management.

Providing technical advice and/or support to program managers on development of budgets.

Experience conducting research and/or analysis of spending trends, legislation, and/or budget documents.

Benefits

Salary Range: NC14 $49,158 - $92,036

Recruitment Range: $49,158 - $70,000

There is a 90 day in-office/on-site requirement for all Emergency Management new hires.

This is a full time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

The position is subject to the National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape (PREA).

Pay

Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position.

Schedule

This is a full time position (40 hours per week).