Budget Manager I

Description of Work

This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY for North Carolina State Government and UNC System

current employees and eligible RIF candidates. Temporary employees are eligible to apply.

The Budget Manager I is a Non-Sworn/Administrative position located in the Business Office of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). This position works independently to manage and monitor the operational budgets for the SBI. This requires a close working relationship with the administrative staff and management. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with Benefits. Job responsibilities include the following:

Monitors the expenditures as compared to the budget and prepares budget revisions to meet requirements and comply with OSBM rules and regulations.

Investigates any unusual variances, consults with division staff and makes adjustments if necessary.

Monitors the budgets for employee salaries and benefits and contracts to determine the requirements for and availability of lapsed salary funds and prepares budget revisions as needed following OSBM guidelines.

Responsible for funding availability verification and financial approval of requisitions in e-procurement for purchases and construction projects paid from operating funds.

Assist in preparing allowable adjustments for the SBI’s Continuation and Change/Expansion Budget.

Performs data analysis and provides current and historical data, both independently and in collaboration with divisional staff for numerous requests from OSBM and Fiscal Research in conjunction with preparing the agency’s biennium budget.

Analyzes legislation and budget and fiscal policies to communicate with program managers regarding impacts on each section’s budget.

Analyzes spending patterns and consults with management on budget requirements and limitations throughout the fiscal year.

This position is also responsible for any special projects assigned to him/her by the CFO or SBI Management. These projects will be assigned on an as-needed basis and will usually consist of research, cost analysis and preparation of spreadsheets. This position will periodically be assigned to participate on departmental committees and task force groups representing the SBI's Business Office.

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.

To qualify for this position, applicants MUST document on the application that they possess ALL the following:

Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, practices and theories of accounting, auditing, budgeting or financial management.

Demonstrated knowledge of governmental finances and institutional fund accounting.

Demonstrated skill using Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Demonstrated skill using the North Carolina Integrated Budget Information System (IBIS), the North Carolina Integrated HR-Payroll System (Fiori), and the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS).

Selected candidates will undergo and must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation which includes: credit and arrest checks; interviews with associates, personal and business references; verification interviews of employers; verification of education achievement; urinalysis drug screening; and submission of fingerprints.

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, business, finance or other discipline related to the area of assignment from appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressive related experience, two of which must have been supervisory in nature; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The NC State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who 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.

The SBI uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Policy 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.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to their applications.

• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.

• If applying for a position certified through the North Carolina Department of Justice - Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Division, refer to for specific certification requirements.

• The NC State Bureau of Investigation does not sponsor candidates needing work authorization.

• The NC State Bureau of Investigation must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape."

• Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

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 account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at . If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact SBI Human Resources at .

Additional Contact Information:

North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation

Human Resources

3320 Garner Road

Raleigh, NC 27610