Who We Are The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs: Cash and Food Assistance Employment Services and Workforce Development Unemployment Insurance Adult Protective Services Child Support Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world! Guiding Principles We will be a leader in customer satisfaction. We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees. We get better at what we do every day. Who We Are The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs: Cash and Food Assistance Employment Services and Workforce Development Unemployment Insurance Adult Protective Services Child Support Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world! Guiding Principles We will be a leader in customer satisfaction. We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees. We get better at what we do every day. Office of Fiscal and Monitoring Services The Office of Fiscal and Monitoring Services (OFMS) Fiscal Services Division is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring all the Agency's budget activities. This encompasses the biennial budget process, annual budget implementation, and projecting federal budget estimates. The Division is also responsible for the management of the Agency's revenue, disbursements and financial obligations as well as performing daily federal cash draws, reconciles and reports on federal grant status. Learn more about the Office by visiting the ODJFS OFMS webpage. As a Senior Budget Analyst in the Bureau of Fiscal Planning & Operations, you help keep our financial systems accurate, consistent, and aligned with the agency’s Cost Allocation Plan. You manage key coding structures, support payroll and position budgeting, and make sure data flows correctly through our accounting and reporting tools. What You Will Do Set up and maintain payroll coding in centralized Accounting Information System (CAPIS) and in Human Capital Management (HCM). Create combo codes and upload position budgets to Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS), Human Capital Management (HCM) and Financial (FIN) applications. Review complex financial data to find issues, correct errors, and decide next steps. Build and maintain accurate financial coding and speedcharts based on fiscal data. Process the biweekly payroll journal and prepare OAKS uploads. Review and update codes in effort reporting systems (Kronos, TAMM, CAPIS) to keep them aligned with policies and the Cost Allocation Plan (CAP). Maintain CAP, set agency coding, and distribute costs through the Administrative Cost Report (ACR). Answer questions from users about Kronos, TAMM, and CAPIS, including effort reporting policies. Investigate issues and oversee corrective actions after audits or federal/financial reviews. Create and update Chart of Accounts (COA) tables as needed. Compare data from OAKS FIN, HCM, CAPIS, CAP, and cost pool funding splits to confirm data integrity. Process chart field requests to create, change, or deactivate codes. Work within tight reporting windows and adjust quickly when priorities change. Coordinate with partners across the agency to keep projects moving while you wait for needed approvals or information. Preferred Skills Strong attention to detail Ability to analyze financial data Comfort working with OAKS, HCM, CAPIS, Kronos, or similar systems Problem‑solving and decision‑making skills Ability to manage deadlines and coordinate with others Schedule: Full-time Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Location: This position will be headquartered at the Rhodes State Officer Tower - 30 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215 Travel: Occasional travel within the state of Ohio. Position Number(s): 20038798. Office of Fiscal and Monitoring Services The Office of Fiscal and Monitoring Services (OFMS) Fiscal Services Division is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring all the Agency's budget activities. This encompasses the biennial budget process, annual budget implementation, and projecting federal budget estimates. The Division is also responsible for the management of the Agency's revenue, disbursements and financial obligations as well as performing daily federal cash draws, reconciles and reports on federal grant status. Learn more about the Office by visiting the ODJFS OFMS webpage. As a Senior Budget Analyst in the Bureau of Fiscal Planning & Operations, you help keep our financial systems accurate, consistent, and aligned with the agency’s Cost Allocation Plan. You manage key coding structures, support payroll and position budgeting, and make sure data flows correctly through our accounting and reporting tools. What You Will Do Set up and maintain payroll coding in centralized Accounting Information System (CAPIS) and in Human Capital Management (HCM). Create combo codes and upload position budgets to Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS), Human Capital Management (HCM) and Financial (FIN) applications. Review complex financial data to find issues, correct errors, and decide next steps. Build and maintain accurate financial coding and speedcharts based on fiscal data. Process the biweekly payroll journal and prepare OAKS uploads. Review and update codes in effort reporting systems (Kronos, TAMM, CAPIS) to keep them aligned with policies and the Cost Allocation Plan (CAP). Maintain CAP, set agency coding, and distribute costs through the Administrative Cost Report (ACR). Answer questions from users about Kronos, TAMM, and CAPIS, including effort reporting policies. Investigate issues and oversee corrective actions after audits or federal/financial reviews. Create and update Chart of Accounts (COA) tables as needed. Compare data from OAKS FIN, HCM, CAPIS, CAP, and cost pool funding splits to confirm data integrity. Process chart field requests to create, change, or deactivate codes. Work within tight reporting windows and adjust quickly when priorities change. Coordinate with partners across the agency to keep projects moving while you wait for needed approvals or information. Preferred Skills Strong attention to detail Ability to analyze financial data Comfort working with OAKS, HCM, CAPIS, Kronos, or similar systems Problem‑solving and decision‑making skills Ability to manage deadlines and coordinate with others Schedule: Full-time Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Location: This position will be headquartered at the Rhodes State Officer Tower - 30 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215 Travel: Occasional travel within the state of Ohio. Position Number(s): 20038798. At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. The candidate, at minimum, must have the following: Option 1: 4 years experience in budgeting that included fiscal management & control involving use of quantitative/statistical analysis (e.g., probability statistics, linear regression, multiple variable regression, computer assisted regression analysis models, trend analysis, forecasting cost benefit analysis). Option 2: Completion of graduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration; AND 12 months experience in fiscal management & control involving use of quantitative/statistical analysis (e.g., probability statistics, linear regression, multiple variable regression, computer regression analysis models, trend analysis, forecasting cost benefit analysis). Option 3: Completion of undergraduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration; AND 24 months experience in fiscal management & control involving use of quantitative/statistical analysis (e.g., probability statistics, linear regression, multiple variable regression, computer assisted regression analysis models, trend analysis, forecasting cost benefit analysis). Option 4: • 12 months experience as Budget Analyst, 63261. Option 5: The equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Tips For Your Application When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered. Pay Information This position is in the State of Ohio’s OCSEA Pay Schedule, Pay Range 33. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $34.53 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below. Pay Range 33Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Hourly$34.53$36.20$38.01$39.86$41.81$43.90$46.00$48.28$50.66 Annual$71,822$75.296$79,061$82,909$86,965$91,312$95,680$100,422$105,373 Months of EmploymentAt Hire 6 Months 18 Months 30 Months 42 Months 54 Months 66 Months 78 Months 90 Months The candidate, at minimum, must have the following: Option 1: 4 years experience in budgeting that included fiscal management & control involving use of quantitative/statistical analysis (e.g., probability statistics, linear regression, multiple variable regression, computer assisted regression analysis models, trend analysis, forecasting cost benefit analysis). Option 2: Completion of graduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration; AND 12 months experience in fiscal management & control involving use of quantitative/statistical analysis (e.g., probability statistics, linear regression, multiple variable regression, computer regression analysis models, trend analysis, forecasting cost benefit analysis). Option 3: Completion of undergraduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration; AND 24 months experience in fiscal management & control involving use of quantitative/statistical analysis (e.g., probability statistics, linear regression, multiple variable regression, computer assisted regression analysis models, trend analysis, forecasting cost benefit analysis). Option 4: • 12 months experience as Budget Analyst, 63261. Option 5: The equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Tips For Your Application When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered. Pay Information This position is in the State of Ohio’s OCSEA Pay Schedule, Pay Range 33. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $34.53 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below. Pay Range 33Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Hourly$34.53$36.20$38.01$39.86$41.81$43.90$46.00$48.28$50.66 Annual$71,822$75.296$79,061$82,909$86,965$91,312$95,680$100,422$105,373 Months of EmploymentAt Hire 6 Months 18 Months 30 Months 42 Months 54 Months 66 Months 78 Months 90 Months Selection Priority Notice Current employees of ODJFS in the OCSEA union have selection rights before all other applicants. Applications from all other candidates will only be considered if an internal OCSEA applicant is not selected for this position. ADA Notice If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact ada_public@jfs.ohio.gov. Background check information The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require drug testing and/or fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration. Selection Priority Notice Current employees of ODJFS in the OCSEA union have selection rights before all other applicants. Applications from all other candidates will only be considered if an internal OCSEA applicant is not selected for this position. ADA Notice If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact ada_public@jfs.ohio.gov. Background check information The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require drug testing and/or fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.