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This full-time, non-exempt position is responsible for analyzing, compiling, approving, and executing agency budget requests, while providing oversight and direction to staff involved in budget development. The role manages complex contracts\u2014including those exceeding standard small purchase authority and personal services contracts\u2014and ensures all procurement activity complies with state purchasing regulations (KRS 45A). As a technical resource for both budget and procurement matters, the Budget Specialist II supports agency-wide fiscal operations, participates in meetings and trainings, and delivers training to staff as needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 20px;\">Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\">Budget Development (40%):<\/strong><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"> Develop and execute biennial and annual budget requests for 81 budget units, manage budget documentation (allotment shifts, appropriation increases), and establish funds, appropriations, and allotments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\">Budget Analysis &#038; Reporting (20%):<\/strong><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"> Conduct ongoing budget analysis, develop projections and special reports, complete federal, state, and agency-mandated reports, respond to information requests, support policy reviews, and manage fiscal closeout activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\">Procurement &#038; Contracts:<\/strong><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"> Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and contracts in compliance with state procurement law and policy, including personal services contracts, memorandums of agreement, non-professional services agreements, sole source justifications, and not-feasible-to-bid determinations, from initial specifications through final execution in the state&#8217;s procurement system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\">RFP Evaluation &#038; Training (20%):<\/strong><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"> Score RFP cost proposals, provide technical guidance to management and staff, and develop and deliver training sessions as needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\">Procurement Compliance &#038; Payments:<\/strong><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"> Review, audit, and approve procurement and purchasing documentation for compliance with applicable laws and policy, process invoices, audit for accuracy, and issue approved payments. Serve as a technical resource for management, fiscal managers, and field staff on procurement law and policy questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\">Budgetary Oversight (15%):<\/strong><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"> Provide budgetary oversight and approval authority over agency expenditures for fiscal managers, fiscal branch staff, and management. Attend required meetings and trainings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\">Perform other duties as assigned (5%).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong style=\"font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 20px;\">Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\">Bachelor\u2019s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\">Experience in budget development, analysis, and reporting for government or large organizations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\">Knowledge of state procurement laws and regulations (e.g., KRS 45A).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\">Proficiency in preparing and managing contracts, RFPs, and procurement documentation, including personal services contracts and complex agreements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\">Strong analytical, organizational, and 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