Financial Analyst II

About the role

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. Description of Work The Financial Analyst position will support the Provider Reimbursements Unit within the Finance Section of DHB. This position is primarily responsible for supporting rate setting, waivers, SPAs, and other reimbursement needs for a set of Medicaid Programs. As an Analyst, guidance and direction will be provided by management, however it is expected that individuals will be able to quickly and independently perform the required tasks after brief on the job training. Within the Provider Reimbursement Unit, this position will perform financial analysis on assigned providers to determine payment rates. The Analyst will also be a supporting resource for researching, understanding, and interpreting state and federal regulations for programs and keeping up to date with the frequent need to modify the regulations for changes to the respective programs. Comparative analysis is made with prior years' cost information for the individual facility as well as other facilities and additionally with national and industry data. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Grade Range $55,221 - $96,639 Recruitment Range $55,221 - $72,100 **Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours** Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: In-depth knowledge of accounting theories and principles Prepare interpretive or analytical accounting statements and reports and ability to interpret, apply and communicate fiscal regulations Strong analytical and problem solving skills with experience in data analysis, forecasting, and modeling Ability to construct and utilize analytical spreadsheets to conduct/support analysis Ability to determine appropriate data elements for analysis Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date Position is funded in part through federal funds About the NC Division of Health Benefits: 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 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 $27 billion in state and federal funds per fiscal year, DHB ensures that more than 108,000 enrolled providers are reimbursed for delivering covered services to 3.1 million beneficiaries. All positions in the Division of Health Benefits are exempt from the State Human Resources Act (G.S. 126) except for the provisions of Articles 6 and 7 per HB 372 Section 20. Compensation & Benefits: The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for State Benefits Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ . DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303 , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or j