State of Arizona · 7 hours ago
Medicaid Budget Analyst III, Senior or Principal
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$80K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expThe State of Arizona is seeking a highly motivated Medicaid Budget Analyst to assist in making prudent fiscal decisions with both State and federal dollars. The analyst will perform financial modeling for the Medicaid program, contribute to the development of the Governor’s Executive Budget, and provide support on special projects for the Executive.
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Responsibilities
Perform monthly financial modeling of the state’s Medicaid program, incorporating any changes in membership levels, capitation rates, or federal reimbursement rates
Provide suggestions for State agencies’ strategic plans and performance measures to maximize impact and ensure achievement of long term outcomes
Serve as the primary expert within the Governor’s Office for the Medicaid portfolio of State agency budgetary and performance initiatives
Critically analyze state agencies’ budgets and any proposed budget changes with the goal of developing the Governor’s Executive Budget
Research and identify available data sources and to conduct strategic, operational, and financial analysis on a broad range of topics
Serve as a resource on issues relating to federal and State laws and regulations as well as State agencies’ policies and procedures
Provide oral and written presentations to explain Executive Budget issues to legislative members, committees, and the public
Coordinate with agency staff to ensure budget implementation is done appropriately and in alignment with legislative intent
Provide recommendations to the State Budget Director, the Governor’s Executive staff, and the Governor
Manage and provide support to projects initiated by OSPB leadership and the Governor’s Executive staff
Evaluate agencies’ performance to ensure programs are efficient, effective, and are maximizing impact
Maintain revenue and expenditure projections for agencies’ funds; monitor agency cash flow
Coordinate with the Governor’s policy advisors and agencies to track legislation
Analyze legislation for potential fiscal and operational impacts
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in Public Administration, Business, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or related field; or, a Bachelor's Degree in similar fields with 3-5 years' experience in governmental budgeting, public finance, or a related area
Display strong interpersonal and relationship skills, can collaborate with internal and external stakeholders without conflict, and can deliver bad news with grace
Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint), Google suite, and comfortable navigating new software products and applications
Strong communication skills. This includes writing, speaking, presenting and using data to make complex and technical issues easy to understand
Strong data analysis skills, including the ability to track multiple variables as part maintaining the Medicaid model
Highly organized, driven, persistent, and is able to make progress with little to no guidance or direction
Open to feedback, embraces criticism on a regular basis, and approaches work with a growth mindset
Knowledge of Medicaid concepts such as capitation, fee-for-service, directed payments, etc
Curious and humble, is willing to ask questions, seek help, and learn from failure
Strong math skills, detail-oriented, with superior critical-thinking ability
Benefits
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Sick leave
Company
State of Arizona
As public servants, we deeply care about Arizona and are committed to facing the issues of our state head-on.
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Aletha Della Rocco
Human Resources Business Partner, Talent Acquisition
George McNeely MBA
Chief Human Resources Officer - Arizona Department of Administration - Shared Services
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