Fiscal Reviewer | Management Analyst 5 - Olympia

Description

• Plan a range of provider payment report reviews.
• Review s the applicable rules and regulations of the Foster Care program to ensure provider payment requests are in compliance with applicable state and/or federal grant requirements.
• Prepare initial checklists and informational material on the payment review process.
• Participate in risk assessments of providers to determine the necessary review level.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders throughout the review lifecycle.
• Manage payment review data and information requests between DCYF and reviewed entities.
• Plan and perform payment reviews consistent with the department's review plan and procedures.
• Provide a consistent payment review process over providers to ensure separation of duties and independent oversight.
• Execute review tests on invoicing material provided by providers to ensure appropriate use of state funds and provide an evidentiary basis for findings.
• Prepare analysis to support recommended changes to internal control processes as a standard part of remediation or process improvement activities.
• Work with program staff to ensure follow up occurs on corrective action plans, findings are resolved, overpayments are returned timely, and when necessary, proper sanctions are put into place.
• Complete payment review final reports in a timely manner.
• Conduct surveys of providers to determine effectiveness of reviews and areas for improvement.
• Perform consultative work involving changes to department processes.
• Provide guidance regarding applications and system development projects.
• Meet with SAO officials and facilitates a walkthrough of the review process.
• Provide any documentation SAO may request regarding the review process. Documentation may include but is not limited to: desk manuals, monthly reports, tracking spreadsheets, and communication templates sent to providers.
• Follow up on any additional items as required during the audits.

• Equivalent education and experience conducting research and analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations totaling nine (9) years.

• A Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, or a related field AND five (5) years of experience conducting research, analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations, and leading business projects or comparable combination of graduate education and experience.

• Master’s degree in one of the above academic fields or a law degree.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Promote, support, and build on diversity in the workplace.
• Be resilient and professional under pressure.
• Think critically and analytically.

• DCYF Administrative policies, DCYF contract policies and procedures, and DCYF practices & procedures. State policies and laws, i.e., State Administrative and Accounting Manual (SAAM), Revised Code of Washington.
• Federal Code of Regulations and OMB Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.
• Federal Code of Regulations and OMB Uniform Guidance 45 CFR 75.
• Federal Code of Regulations and OMB Uniform Guidance 45 CFR 1355-1356.
• State accounting processes.
• Problem solving and decision-making processes.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Use logic and reasoning to assess data, form logical conclusions, evaluate options, and make decisions or recommendations.
• Interpret rules and policies related to accounting.
• Explain internal control procedures and practices to employees and managers.
• Respond, research, and resolve inquiries from DCYF staff, vendors, and other governmental agencies.
• Present complex or technical information and ideas effectively in formal and informal situations.
• Use Microsoft Office suite of products including, but not limited to, Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Use spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Excel, to create, modify, print, and format spreadsheets, find and replace data, and work with formulas and functions.
• Engage others in open, constructive and candid discussion and build good working relationships with multiple stakeholders who may hold different points of view.
• Prioritize competing work demands, identify expected deliverables, and evaluate effectiveness of efforts.
• Exercise independent judgment to determine the type of information and level of detail to use from various sources and reports.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data.
• Work both independently as a member of a unified work unit, as well as the ability to seek and follow supervisory direction.
• Be proactive and self-motivated.

• Cover Letter describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
• Resume (current/updated) detailing experience and education.