A career working at Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) puts you on a rich and rewarding professional path. As a Budget & Policy Analyst, you will gain a unique perspective of local government management, with a high-level view of the broad spectrum of work undertaken each day to ensure a safe, healthy and thriving county. The annual budget is DHS’s roadmap for using public resources to help thousands of children, youth and adults in the county. DHS takes this duty seriously, working to ensure that it delivers the right services at the right cost, provides excellent core services, and meets citizen expectations when it comes to technology and modernization. The Budget & Policy Analyst will be crucial in constructing this roadmap: developing the budget using policy analysis, program planning, and analytics (e.g., projections, cost-benefit analysis); responsible for analyzing the financial impact of policy changes; and providing analytical support to leaders in DHS’s program offices (Children, Youth and Families, Community Services, Behavioral Health, Intellectual Disabilities and Area Agency on Aging). Leaders and other staff will call on you for technical assistance, such as rate analysis, constructing budgets for grant applications, analyzing trends, and providing them with insights that help them manage their budgets well and make sound decisions. The Budget & Policy Analyst will be a problem-solver, helping to research and identify solutions in the context of community needs and policy changes facing Allegheny County. You will interface and collaborate with people within DHS as well as at the County Budget Office, County Controller’s Office and other external stakeholders. Additional responsibilities will include:
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education/Experience Work requires knowledge of accounting, budgeting or finance. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. One year of budget or accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. If hired for a position, candidates would work for Allegheny County, Department of Human Services and be employed by Great Lakes Behavioral Research Institute. About Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) In Allegheny County, we appreciate people who think big, act boldly, and care about making a difference. You don’t have to be from here to feel at home, or to make your mark. With only 1.3 million people in the County, it’s small enough for motivated people to get things done. Allegheny County’s Department of Human Services (DHS) is a perfect place to get things done that directly affect people in need in a positive and lasting way. We help children grow up safer and healthier, older adults remain able to live independently, and neighborhoods to thrive. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of people in Allegheny County. DHS is the largest agency in Allegheny County government, with a budget of nearly $1 billion. DHS serves over 200,000 people a year through services that include: Protecting children and youth from abuse and neglect and preventing future occurrences of maltreatment; improving child wellness through family support, home visiting, early intervention and in-home services; providing treatment for behavioral health issues such as substance use disorders and mental illness; managing the care of adults with intellectual disabilities; preventing unnecessary nursing home stays; and services that prevent homelessness and provide shelter and housing for families and individuals. Why DHS?
You can make a big impact here. We stand out as one of the best human services organizations in the country. But we need problem-solvers, innovators, and terrific leaders to make sure we are smart in how we use our funding so that we reach the people who most need our help to make their lives better. “DHS strives to be the kind of place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come to grow and do their best work.” -From the organization’s statement on Equity and Inclusion
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