Title: Program Budget Consultant Sr. #W2211 (State Programs)

State Role Title: Program Administration Specialist III

Hiring Range: $80,000-$92,980 salary commensurate w/exp.

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Social Services

Location: DSS HOME OFFICE

Agency Website: www.dss.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

At the Virginia Department of Social Services, we put people at the center of everything we do. We believe that every Virginian can live a life of dignity and that all voices, ideas, and experiences contribute greatly to our pursuit of excellence. Inspired by continuous improvement, we commit ourselves to listening, learning, and cultivating environments of trust, respect, and positive engagement. Together, we are mission-driven, eager to achieve, and passionate about bringing the best of who we are to those we serve.
We design and deliver high-quality human services that help Virginians achieve safety, independence, and overall well-being. We are a $2 billion agency – one of the largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia – partnering with 120 local departments of social services and 31 community action agencies, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children, adults, and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside 1,650 (state) and 12,200 (local) human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia’s most vulnerable citizens have easy access to the services and benefits available to them.
The Division of Support and Transformation is currently seeking a Program Budget Consultant Senior to become part of the Finance and Contract Management Unit within the State Programs portfolio. The State Programs portfolio includes the following areas: Division of Child Support Enforcement, Division of Licensing, Division of Business Operations and Division of Support and Transformation.

This position will perform lead work in the development and management of the Division’s State Programs Portfolio budget and general accounting functions as it relates to grants, accounts payable and state procurement. This position will monitor, adjust, and project expenditures; research and evaluate projects; maintain budgetary controls within the portfolio; analyze and manage data to drive outcomes; utilize data analysis techniques to perform work and investigate questions; analyze and review State Programs procedures and operations in order to measure compliance, effectiveness, and performance based on established standards & Program/management objectives; review the internal accounting controls;’ assist other Program Consultant(s) within Program Financial Administration; develop and execute the operating budget and prepare and present monthly budget briefings for management/senior management, including but not limited to determining that all financial transactions against the budget are appropriately coded, properly funded and approved; prepare budget requests and fiscal impact statements; and assists in policy development, interpretation, and evaluating accounting procedures for State Programs, and will provide direct support to the Budget and Finance Supervisor and State Programs.
VDSS engages its employees for success. It offers comprehensive pay and employee benefits, development, and unique job and career opportunities in public service. VDSS employees make a vital difference for Virginia’s families.

Minimum Qualifications

• Comprehensive working knowledge of budgeting and accounting principles and practices.
• Experience budgeting for programs and/or projects.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, monitor, and report on complex budget issues, including forecasting and recommending action to management.
• Strong analytical skills including ability to forecast revenue and expenditures; gather and analyze data for significance and trends and other variables; and manipulate data contained in financial systems into clear, concise reports for management.
• Demonstrated ability to research, analyze and present the final/main analysis/points that include supported recommendations in a concise and clear format.
• Demonstrated ability and skill in developing and evaluating policies and procedures, and interpreting federal and state regulations, laws and guidelines and the ability to plan and manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Demonstrated attention to detail with an extremely high accuracy rate.
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of database programs, MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Additional Considerations

• CPA.
• Familiarity with legislative processes.
• Knowledge of human services programs, policies and procedures in Virginia or another State.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

To be considered for this position, you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the on-line “Virginia Jobs” (PageUp) employment site no later than 11:55 p.m. on the closing date listed. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and additional considerations as stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date.
Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a fingerprint-based criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.
VDSS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Selected candidate may be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.
VDSS does not provide sponsorship.
VDSS is an official certified state agency that 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.
If you have been affected by Policy 1.30 Layoff as a state employee and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Card (Blue Card), you must submit this document through the “Virginia Jobs” (PageUp) employment site when you apply.

Contact Information

Name: VDSS – Division of Human Resources

Phone: dssrecruitment@dss.virginia.gov

Email: dssrecruitment@dss.virginia.gov

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 provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.