PROGRAM BUDGET ANALYST VI - DOWNTOWN, OAHU

About the role

The immediate vacancies are permanent, full-time positions with the Department of Budget & Finance and Department of Health, located in Downtown, Oahu. The salary range is $6,535 to $7,952 per month (SR-26, Step D to I).

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or supervise the preparation, analysis and presentation of intermediate and long-range plans and budgets in the various program areas of the State's program structure.
• Conduct program and budget analysis and evaluation; recommend funding levels for a group of major programs, or a single large and exceptionally complex major program in the State's program structure.
• Conduct system studies; serve as team leader; and perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in complex multi-program studies requiring both cost/benefit analytical techniques and qualitative problem-solving techniques.
• Review the six-year plans and provide budget analysis services for a group of major programs or a single large exceptionally complex program, including supervision of other analysts.
• Assist the branch chief in formulating, implementing and evaluating the State's Capital Improvements Program and assume the duties and responsibilities of the branch chief during his absence.

Requirements

• Legal Authorization To Work: Must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Specialized Experience: Four and one-half (4-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional experience which involved as a primary emphasis, the performance of technical analytical work in the evaluation of operating programs to determine their effectiveness in achieving desired objectives.
• Supervisory Aptitude: Supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted.

Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of the required Specialized Experience must have been at the fully competent level comparable to the Program Budget Analyst IV level in State service.
• At least two and one-half (2-1/2) years of work experience in the determination of resource allocation and evaluation of programs.

Skills

Experience in the following areas of concentration:

• Program Analysis and Evaluation: Familiarity with statistical analytical methods and techniques such as break-even, cost benefit and regression analysis; and business process modeling.
• Program Planning: Direct participation in the review, analysis, and evaluation of program plans and budget requirements; preparation and recommendations in regard to program goals, policies, and priorities; development of fiscal policies and financial plans; development, establishment and application of work measurement devices and techniques and standards for the evaluation of program performance.
• Program Budgeting: Direct participation in the preparation and review of budgets and program plans for major programs; analysis of how and to what degree existing levels of resources such as human capital, equipment, materials, and funds are meeting program goals and objectives; how variations in increments of resources would impact upon program goals and objectives; revision of objectives, programs, and budgets in light of changing conditions and experience.

Benefits

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: Individuals working in public service can have their federal student loans forgiven after making 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please visit this link.

Pay

$6,535 to $7,952 per month (SR-26, Step D to I).

Schedule

Permanent, full-time positions.