Chief of Fiscal and Policy Analysis

Recruitment #121316-MABH05-250100

Summary Statement

Assist in the adaptation & implementation of effective statewide fiscal management policies & procedures; direct the preparation & lead presentations of the State’s revenue forecasts to the advisory council; design policy & finance alternatives for use in the development of the Governor’s legislative & tax agenda; oversee the development & maintenance of econometric & simulation models; participate in interagency fiscal policy development; provide economic data, fiscal policy, budgetary & capital funding assessments to the General Assembly, rating agencies, the media & interest groups.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
  • Analyzes, recommends and monitors fiscal activities with regard to revenue and expenditures, program initiatives, performance and trends within assigned agencies.
     
  • Provides budgetary and programmatic expertise to agency heads, fiscal officers, the Legislature, and the Governor.
     
  • Reviews and analyzes preliminary budget data in preparation of budget targets and assists agencies in their interpretation and implementation of budget guidelines and policies.
     
  • Reviews and analyzes legislation to determine fiscal and organizational impact.
     
  • Reviews and analyzes requests for federal funds prior to being submitted to the Clearinghouse Committee.
     
  • Conducts special studies.
     
  • Plans, develops, implements and monitors public budgetary policy.
     
  • Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding strategic plans for budgetary programs throughout state government.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Chief of Fiscal and Policy Analysis
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  1. Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher.
  2. Three years experience in financial administration such as comprehensive analysis of programs, budgets, projects, services, alternatives, and costs; financial planning, revenue generation, revenue forecasting, expenditure forecasting, cash flow management and establishing internal control.
  3. Three years experience in public policy administration which includes overseeing and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of public policies.
  4. Three years experience in developing solutions and providing recommendations, guidance and direction to management/officials in accomplishing organizational and operational goals and objectives and identifying and resolving issues. 
  5. Three years experience in overseeing the development and implementation of budgets; analyzing strategic plans; planning, developing, implementing and monitoring budgetary policies and procedures.
  6. Six months experience in staff supervision of two or more employees which includes to plan, assign, review, discipline, recommend hire, promotion, termination and administer performance plans and reviews. 

Conditions of Hire

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire. 

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

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Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.