Budget Analyst

About the Department

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work, and participate in their communities. We establish standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery, set policy, promote self-determination, protect human rights, and support mental health training and research.

About the Role

As a Budget Analyst within the Department's Central Office, you will serve as a vital partner to senior management and program staff. This role exists to provide critical assistance and guidance on financial, staffing, and programmatic planning. You will work both as part of a collaborative team and independently to accomplish assigned goals, utilizing your analytical skills to interpret data from state and agency databases.

In this position, you will identify trends in the agency's programs and expenditures, compiling information for management use in automated records, cost accounting reports, and narrative reports. Your work will directly influence administrative planning by helping forecast DMH's expenditures using historical and projected program data. You will be the bridge between complex financial data and actionable policy decisions, ensuring that fiscal opportunities and problems are identified early and that resources are managed effectively across service areas.

Hiring Process

First consideration will be given to applicants who apply within the first 14 days of the posting. The pre-offer process includes a criminal background check as required by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services regulations. Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with Human Resources Division guidelines. Please note that education and license/certification information provided by selected candidates is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests. For general questions regarding this requisition, contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 Ext. #4.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they feel they do not meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Work location

Work model: On-site

Mayor's Walk, Beacon Hill, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02108, United States

Boston, Massachusetts

Key Responsibilities

check_circleForecast payroll spending and track FTE using HRCMS and LCM systems
check_circleMonitor program expenditure data to identify fiscal opportunities and problems
check_circleConduct data gathering, variance analysis, and reconciliation activities
check_circleProduce and review monthly expenditure reports and summary memoranda
check_circleIdentify potential areas for management intervention to improve cost management
check_circleCoordinate unit activities to ensure effective operations and compliance with standards
check_circleEvaluate the fiscal impact of legislative, regulatory, and management policies
check_circleConduct special studies on administrative procedures and fiscal data analysis
check_circleOversee technical aspects of budget development and design spending plan forms

Requirements

verified4 years professional experience in fiscal analysis, budget analysis, or program management
verifiedBachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, industrial engineering, or industrial management (substitutes for up to 2 years experience)
verifiedGraduate degree in business administration, budget management, public administration, industrial engineering, or industrial management (substitutes for up to 3 years experience)
verifiedExperience with financial data management, budgeting, forecasting, and human service programs
verifiedProficiency in Microsoft Office products including Excel and Access
verifiedKnowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
verifiedFamiliarity with state and federal laws governing expenditures of state and federal funds
verified

Nice to Have

General understanding of budgeting/accounting principles and practices applied to GAAP, GAGAS, and GAAS. Prior experience working with MOSAIC, HRCMS (HRIS), and LCM systems. Knowledge of the state budget process. Proficient usage of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, and/or other programs used for data gathering and analysis. Bilingual or multilingual fluency.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleComprehensive suite of employee benefits and rewards

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Microsoft Access, Excel, Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook, HRCMS, LCM, Mosaic, Gaap, Gagas.

Education: Bachelor's in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or Industrial Engineering/Management; Graduate degree in Business Administration, Budget Management, Public Administration, or Industrial Engineering/Management.

Frequently asked questions about Budget Analyst at Commonwealth of Massachusetts

What does a Budget Analyst at Commonwealth of Massachusetts do?expand_more

Day-to-day, the Budget Analyst at Commonwealth of Massachusetts will forecast payroll spending and track fte using hrcms and lcm systems; monitor program expenditure data to identify fiscal opportunities and problems; conduct data gathering, variance analysis, and reconciliation activities; and produce and review monthly expenditure reports and summary memoranda.

What are the requirements for this Budget Analyst role?expand_more

To qualify for the Budget Analyst at Commonwealth of Massachusetts position, applicants should have: 4 years professional experience in fiscal analysis, budget analysis, or program management; Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, industrial engineering, or industrial management (substitutes for up to 2 years experience); Graduate degree in business administration, budget management, public administration, industrial engineering, or industrial management (substitutes for up to 3 years experience); Experience with financial data management, budgeting, forecasting, and human service programs; Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Excel and Access; and Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).

Where is the Budget Analyst role at Commonwealth of Massachusetts located?expand_more

Budget Analyst at Commonwealth of Massachusetts is based in Mayor's Walk, Beacon Hill, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02108, United States. This is a on-site role.

Is this Budget Analyst job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more

Commonwealth of Massachusetts has listed this Budget Analyst role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this Budget Analyst role?expand_more

Budget Analyst at Commonwealth of Massachusetts typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.

What skills do you need for the Budget Analyst role at Commonwealth of Massachusetts?expand_more

Key skills for Budget Analyst at Commonwealth of Massachusetts include Microsoft Access; Excel; Microsoft Office; Word; Outlook; HRCMS; LCM; and Mosaic.

What education is required for Budget Analyst at Commonwealth of Massachusetts?expand_more

Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or Industrial Engineering/Management; and Graduate degree in Business Administration, Budget Management, Public Administration, or Industrial Engineering/Management.

What category does the Budget Analyst role belong to?expand_more

Budget Analyst at Commonwealth of Massachusetts is part of the accounting & finance job category on Recrutus.