Job description
The Virginia Department of Education, Office of Budget, is seeking a qualified individual to provide highly complex technical expertise in analyzing, developing, and executing the distribution of state funding for public education. This position will provide analysis and information services to various officials and organizations and provide a full range of highly technical services and assistance related to the agency central office budget.
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge of government budgetary and financial operations, including budget development and execution processes, funding allocations, financial reporting, and financial computer applications
- Extensive knowledge of spreadsheet and relational database applications is required; working knowledge of macro programming is preferred.
- Skill in conducting cost analysis of programs, developing and implementing funding formulas, performing research and statistical analyses to reach sound results and conclusions, and developing and presenting complex technical information to various audiences.
- Skill in spreadsheet, and database applications is required; skill in applying internet- and macro-based technology is preferred.
- High-level writing skills are required.
- Ability to develop and execute budgets using various computation methods, formulas, forecasting models, and computer applications.
- Ability to identify and define issues and problems, and to identify and apply appropriate analytical techniques to complex funding issues.
- Ability to develop, use, and maintain large databases and multiple data files
- Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting critical deadlines
- Ability to work with a variety of government agencies and personnel
- Experience accessing a variety of information resources and applying various computer applications to complex funding issues is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree with studies in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A graduate degree is preferred.
Special Requirements
- Successful candidate must pass a criminal background check.
- Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available. Final teleworking agreements will reviewed and approved upon hire.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please provide three references with your application under the other documents attachment.
To be considered for this position, you must complete a Commonwealth of Virginia Application for employment; in lieu of a state application, a resume is acceptable. Either document must be detailed and fully completed (including periods of unemployment, if applicable). Each application/resume is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and this position.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process:
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to prove their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link:
https://www.vadars.org/drs.cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
VDOE values the service and experience of our Veterans. As such, Veterans are encouraged to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants, if requested, during the application and/or interview process. Please contact
humanresources@doe.virginia.gov if accommodations are needed.
Virginia Department of Education does not provide sponsorship.
Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.
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