Company:
State of North Carolina
Location: Wilmington
Closing Date: 20/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Salary: $51,616.00 - $90,328.00 Annually
Location : Wake County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 24-11969 DHB 60042785
Department: Dept of Health and Human Services
Division: HEALTH BENEFITS
Opening Date: 10/03/2024
Closing Date: 10/16/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Financial Analyst II
Position Number: 60042785
Section: Health Benefits
Work Location: Raleigh, Wake County
Salary Grade: NC15
Recruitment Range: $51,616 to $84,000
Description of Work
**This position is exempt from the State Human Resources Act**
TELEWORK AVAILABILITY: We trust our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles; NC Department of Health and Human Services offers work from home options and variable work schedule flexibility for this position.
Division of Health Benefits (DHB) employees with an approved hybrid telework schedule are currently expected to work onsite at their assigned duty station at least 4 working days per month or more as needed for business operations. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management. More information on this arrangement may be obtained at the time of interview.
This position's duty station is assigned to Dix Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Position Summary
NC Medicaid strives to optimize the purchasing power of each state dollar in the quest to "buy health" efficiently for Medicaid beneficiaries. Division of Health Benefits' Finance Section analyzes national and state economic trends, changes in the health care market, and trends in Medicaid spending using proven budget and finance practices to prepare the Department and North Carolina for financial challenges that lie ahead.
The Budget team develops the biennium and continuation budgets. This team also proactively monitors forecasted and actual spending versus budget, revises budget amounts based on the latest forecasts, and engages with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), OSBM and the Department central finance office to manage cash flow to and from NC Medicaid.
This position reports to the Associate Director of Budget. This position is an important role that will support the Budget unit within the Finance section of DHB with primary responsibilities focused on the development, and tracking of the biennial budget and developing monthly forecast updates and variance analysis for DHB, NCDHHS, and other stakeholders.
Job Specific Responsibilities
To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following:
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, banking, finance, business administration, economics, or related discipline from an accredited institution and 1 year of directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pre-employment criminal background checks are required for all positions with the Division of Health Benefits (DHB).
About NC Medicaid (Division of Health Benefits)
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) works closely with beneficiaries, health care professionals, community leaders and advocacy groups; local, state and federal entities; and other community partners vested to improve the health and safety of all North Carolinians by providing essential human services. NCDHHS is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with about 17,000 employees.
The Division of Health Benefits (DHB) within NCDHHS is committed to advancing innovative solutions that improve health, promote well-being and foster independence for all North Carolinians. DHB manages and oversees North Carolina Medicaid, NC Medicaid Managed Care and other programs that provide access to services and supports for parents, children, seniors, people with intellectual / developmental disabilities, and behavioral health, substance use and traumatic brain injury disorders. With a budget over $21 billion in state and federal funds per fiscal year, DHB ensures that more than 96,000 enrolled providers are reimbursed for delivering covered services to 2.9 million beneficiaries.
Realizing the strength of DHB lies in its employees, DHB remains dedicated in its efforts to create and maintain a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace environment.
Application Process
Applicants are encouraged to apply for positions of interest, regardless of their current grade level and job classification. A pay increase may or may not result. Salary decisions are based on relevant education and experience, budget, and internal equity.
To be under consideration for this vacancy, all applicants must complete an online application using this link: If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be evaluated for consideration.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. To check the status of your application, please log in to your GovernmentJobs.com account. You will either receive a call or email to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled. For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact us at
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
01
I UNDERSTAND that DHHS requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. Answers to supplemental questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application, to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. (NOTE: AN ATTACHED RESUME NOR "SEE RESUME" DOES NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT OF COMPLETING THE APPLICATION. If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)
02
Which of the following best describes your current employment status?
03
I understand that the budgeted salary for this position is limited to $84,000. The posted recruitment range for this position is $51,616 to $84,000. If selected for this position, the salary offered will be within that range and based on your related education and experience on your application as well as internal equity. Would a salary within the posted recruitment range be acceptable to you?
04
I understand that this position is based in North Carolina. Division of Health Benefits employees with an approved hybrid telework schedule are currently expected to work onsite at their assigned duty station at least 4 working days per month or more as needed for business operations. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.
05
Please select the option that best describes your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This skill must also be sufficiently documented on your application to receive credit.
06
Briefly describe your experience analyzing and compiling moderately complex financial data from various sources. Writing "see resume," "see cover letter," "see application," or a similar statement will result in a disqualified application. If you do not have this experience, please write "N/A" as your response.
07
Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the position for which you are applying.)
08
DHB -If you answer "yes" that you have been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation, please explain the nature of the conviction and the offense. If you answered "no" to the conviction question, please enter N/A as your response.
09
Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity?
10
Please give additional detail where you learned of DHHS or this opportunity. (e.g., APA Annual Meeting in NYC in May 2021, Facebook, LinkedIn, Doximity, NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.))
Required Question
Location : Wake County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 24-11969 DHB 60042785
Department: Dept of Health and Human Services
Division: HEALTH BENEFITS
Opening Date: 10/03/2024
Closing Date: 10/16/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Financial Analyst II
Position Number: 60042785
Section: Health Benefits
Work Location: Raleigh, Wake County
Salary Grade: NC15
Recruitment Range: $51,616 to $84,000
Description of Work
**This position is exempt from the State Human Resources Act**
TELEWORK AVAILABILITY: We trust our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles; NC Department of Health and Human Services offers work from home options and variable work schedule flexibility for this position.
Division of Health Benefits (DHB) employees with an approved hybrid telework schedule are currently expected to work onsite at their assigned duty station at least 4 working days per month or more as needed for business operations. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management. More information on this arrangement may be obtained at the time of interview.
This position's duty station is assigned to Dix Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Position Summary
NC Medicaid strives to optimize the purchasing power of each state dollar in the quest to "buy health" efficiently for Medicaid beneficiaries. Division of Health Benefits' Finance Section analyzes national and state economic trends, changes in the health care market, and trends in Medicaid spending using proven budget and finance practices to prepare the Department and North Carolina for financial challenges that lie ahead.
The Budget team develops the biennium and continuation budgets. This team also proactively monitors forecasted and actual spending versus budget, revises budget amounts based on the latest forecasts, and engages with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), OSBM and the Department central finance office to manage cash flow to and from NC Medicaid.
This position reports to the Associate Director of Budget. This position is an important role that will support the Budget unit within the Finance section of DHB with primary responsibilities focused on the development, and tracking of the biennial budget and developing monthly forecast updates and variance analysis for DHB, NCDHHS, and other stakeholders.
Job Specific Responsibilities
- Serve as "hands on" analyst supporting ongoing forecasting and bi-annual budgeting process for both expenditures and receipts for assigned business components including, Medicaid 1115 Managed Care Waiver Budget Neutrality reporting to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and the portfolio of Medicaid-driven Information Technology (IT) projects, DHB's Cost Allocation Plan to be in compliance with Federal requirements.
- Prepare and monitor budget projections, reports, and modeling activities, including generating regular reports that update current year forecasts of expenditures vs. budget for each fund (e.g. analysis and forecasting of DHB contracts by fund).
- Provide support to the programs to help guide their development and analysis of budgetary and financial data such as budgetary projections and trend analyses.
- Provide input into cash flow forecasts for Federal and state funds.
- Provide estimates of the financial impact of various types of policy and regulatory changes.
To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following:
- Experience communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience analyzing and compiling moderately complex financial data from various sources.
- Experiencing preparing financial reports.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in data analysis, forecasting, and modeling.
- Demonstrated intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including ability to use intermediate functionality (e.g. sumif and vlookup) to analyze and summarize both structured and unstructured data.
- Previous and proven work experience at Division of Health Benefits/NC Medicaid.
- Familiarity with relevant and current NC Medicaid operations.
- Medicaid, Medicare, and/or health insurance industry experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency in North Carolina Accounting System (NCAS) or North Carolina Financial System (NCFS), IBIS, BEACON/FIORI/Integrated HR/Payroll System, NC DHHS Open Window, and/or familiarity with NC Tracks or similar Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS).
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, banking, finance, business administration, economics, or related discipline from an accredited institution and 1 year of directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pre-employment criminal background checks are required for all positions with the Division of Health Benefits (DHB).
About NC Medicaid (Division of Health Benefits)
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) works closely with beneficiaries, health care professionals, community leaders and advocacy groups; local, state and federal entities; and other community partners vested to improve the health and safety of all North Carolinians by providing essential human services. NCDHHS is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with about 17,000 employees.
The Division of Health Benefits (DHB) within NCDHHS is committed to advancing innovative solutions that improve health, promote well-being and foster independence for all North Carolinians. DHB manages and oversees North Carolina Medicaid, NC Medicaid Managed Care and other programs that provide access to services and supports for parents, children, seniors, people with intellectual / developmental disabilities, and behavioral health, substance use and traumatic brain injury disorders. With a budget over $21 billion in state and federal funds per fiscal year, DHB ensures that more than 96,000 enrolled providers are reimbursed for delivering covered services to 2.9 million beneficiaries.
Realizing the strength of DHB lies in its employees, DHB remains dedicated in its efforts to create and maintain a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace environment.
Application Process
Applicants are encouraged to apply for positions of interest, regardless of their current grade level and job classification. A pay increase may or may not result. Salary decisions are based on relevant education and experience, budget, and internal equity.
To be under consideration for this vacancy, all applicants must complete an online application using this link: If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be evaluated for consideration.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. To check the status of your application, please log in to your GovernmentJobs.com account. You will either receive a call or email to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled. For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact us at
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
01
I UNDERSTAND that DHHS requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. Answers to supplemental questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application, to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. (NOTE: AN ATTACHED RESUME NOR "SEE RESUME" DOES NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT OF COMPLETING THE APPLICATION. If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)
- Yes, I understand and have fully completed all requirements.
02
Which of the following best describes your current employment status?
- DHB Permanent or DHB Time-Limited employee
- DHB Temporary or DHB Contractor staff
- Other
03
I understand that the budgeted salary for this position is limited to $84,000. The posted recruitment range for this position is $51,616 to $84,000. If selected for this position, the salary offered will be within that range and based on your related education and experience on your application as well as internal equity. Would a salary within the posted recruitment range be acceptable to you?
- Yes, if offered, I would accept a salary offer within the posted recruitment range.
- No, if offered, I would not accept a salary offer within the posted recruitment range.
04
I understand that this position is based in North Carolina. Division of Health Benefits employees with an approved hybrid telework schedule are currently expected to work onsite at their assigned duty station at least 4 working days per month or more as needed for business operations. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.
- I understand and can comply with this working arrangement.
- I am unable or unwilling to comply with this working arrangement.
05
Please select the option that best describes your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This skill must also be sufficiently documented on your application to receive credit.
- No skill with Excel
- Beginner (create spreadsheet, enter and edit text, SUM, format)
- Intermediate (utilize functions, sort and filter lists, formulas, create and modify tables, create and modify charts)
- Advanced (VLOOKUP, pivot charts, applied modeling financial analysis, Macro commands)
06
Briefly describe your experience analyzing and compiling moderately complex financial data from various sources. Writing "see resume," "see cover letter," "see application," or a similar statement will result in a disqualified application. If you do not have this experience, please write "N/A" as your response.
07
Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the position for which you are applying.)
- Yes
- No
08
DHB -If you answer "yes" that you have been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation, please explain the nature of the conviction and the offense. If you answered "no" to the conviction question, please enter N/A as your response.
09
Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity?
- Company or OSHR Website
- Employee Referral
- Conference / Career Fair
- Email campaign
- Professional Association or Industry-specific job board
- Indeed
- NC Nursing Board email
- Other General Job Boards
- Other Search Engines
- Other Social Media
- Internet Advertisement
- TV / Radio
10
Please give additional detail where you learned of DHHS or this opportunity. (e.g., APA Annual Meeting in NYC in May 2021, Facebook, LinkedIn, Doximity, NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.))
Required Question
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