Agency Budget Senior Analyst

Job Description:

Agency Budget Senior Analyst

Description

The MO HealthNet Division has an opening for an Agency Budget Senior Analyst within the Budget Unit located in Cole County.

Semi-monthly salary: The current rate for this position is $2,816.96 . Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).

Job Location: This position is located at the Howerton State Office Building; 615 Howerton Court, Jefferson City, MO.

The Department of Social Services partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth and move families to self-sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy and productive lives.

Why you’ll love this position: Join a team of hard-working professionals dedicated to making MO HealthNet a “Best in Class” Medicaid program. The person in this position will work independently, assisting in the preparation and tracking of MHD’s budget, and will serve as a liaison to assist in implementation of innovative strategies around financial transactions.

• Assist in annual budget preparation.
• Participate in fund analysis of federal and state funds; assist with revenue projection analysis and forecast fund surpluses and shortfalls; prepare financial projections and assist with developing recommendations.
• Prepare expenditure analysis and projections for MHD. Analyze assigned budget and accounting reports and recommend budgetary and allocation adjustments as needed.
• Work with appropriate staff to prepare, review, and analyze fiscal notes for proposed legislation.
• Track legislation and appropriation bills for MHD and attend legislative hearings.
• Respond to requests from the Office of Administration, House, and Senate analysts, as needed.
• Coordinate special projects and tasks, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Preferred Qualifications:

To be successful, the person in this position must possess strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. This individual should be a self-starter, detail oriented, and highly motivated with a desire to learn and lead a successful team. Experience working independently and in a team environment to achieve goals. Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and knowledgeable in the areas of Medicaid and Medicare policy, MMIS, and the state budget process.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have questions about this position, please contact: Tracy Sigg at Tracy.Sigg@dss.mo.gov . If you experience accessibility issues while applying, please contact Courtney Hall at Courtney.A.Hall@dss.mo.gov .

Recruitment Area : Current DSS employees only.

Application Deadline : October 17, 2025

Salary:

$67,600.62 per Year