Job Description

Duties Description

The Bureau of Cost and Revenue Solutions (CARS) is responsible for a variety of interrelated functions. One primary function includes compiling OPWDD's annual $10B Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) for services provided in state-operated institutional and community-based programs which includes the facilitation of an annual certification of the CFR by an independent CPA firm. CARS also maintains OPWDD's Cost Allocation Plan (CAP) to support reimbursement of costs associated with administering OPWDD's service delivery system of both state-operated and over 600 voluntary not-for-profit service providers. The revenues generated by these sources directly finance OPWDD operations. The ideal candidate will be goal oriented, a constant learner, and a trusted partner. Joining the CARS team will allow the candidate to further develop communication, analytic, and interpersonal skills. In addition, working in CARS will also provide a foundation for understanding OPWDD's complex operational environment.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work independently and with a team to ensure the completion of the CFR/CAP.
• Organize, prioritize, and plan workload demands to ensure task/project completion within established deadlines.
• Communicate clear inquires/responses/guidance to stakeholders including senior management.
• Extract, analyze, and/or maintain data from various OPWDD/New York State applications. Applications may include: Tracking and Billing System (TABS), ad hoc databases, timekeeping systems, PayServ, New York Statewide Financial System (SFS), etc.
• Effective use of data analytic software/practices to create accurate and reliable analysis and deliverables.
• Enhance working knowledge of basic accounting principles and cost allocation practices to ensure procedures meet CFR/CAP reporting requirements.
• Assist in the facilitation of OPWDD's annual statewide CFR audit engagement conducted by an independent certified public accounting firm.
• Willingness to take on new challenges, develop creative solutions, and provide recommendations to enhance overall operations.
• Assist Bureau, Division, and/or Agency management on other issues/assignments, as needed.

Schedule and telecommuting policy will be discussed at interview.

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Minimum Qualifications

Open Competitive:

Health Care Fiscal Analyst Trainee 1 (Equivalent to SG-14):

Either 1. A bachelor’s or higher degree in accounting, auditing, business administration, economics, finance, healthcare administration, hospital administration, or public administration.

OR

• A bachelor’s or higher degree in any field, including or supplemented by 12 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing; and 6 additional semester credit hours in statistics, economics, accounting, and/or auditing.

Health Care Fiscal Analyst Trainee 2 (Equivalent to SG-16):

Either 1. A bachelor’s or higher degree in accounting, auditing, business administration, economics, finance, healthcare administration, hospital administration, or public administration.

OR

• A bachelor’s or higher degree in any field, including or supplemented by 12 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing; and 6 additional semester credit hours in statistics, economics, accounting, and/or auditing.

And one year of professional experience in the review and analysis of fiscal and cost operations and/or billing systems of a governmental agency, nonprofit organization, hospital or healthcare facility related to reimbursement rates, principles, and practices.

Senior Health Care Fiscal Analyst (SG-18):

Either 1. A bachelor’s or higher degree in accounting, auditing, business administration, economics, finance, healthcare administration, hospital administration, or public administration

OR

• A bachelor’s or higher degree in any field, including or supplemented by 12 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing; and 6 additional semester credit hours in statistics, economics, accounting, and/or auditing.

And two years of professional experience in the review and analysis of fiscal and cost operations and/or billing systems of a governmental agency, nonprofit organization, hospital or healthcare facility related to reimbursement rates, principles, and practices.

Substitution:

A master’s or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of experience.

Transfer:

Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website

55 B/C Qualifications:

• Possess the minimum qualifications for this title as established by the Department of Civil Service and listed on the most recent exam announcement.
• Meet the applicable minimal mental and/or physical requirements for the job (with a reasonable accommodation, if necessary).
• Have a current Eligibility Letter from the NYS Department of Civil Service, and be able to provide it to the Human Resources Office upon request.

Additional Comments

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.

• Appointments may also be made at the Health Care Fiscal Analyst Trainee levels. Candidates hired at the entry-level title (Health Care Fiscal Analyst Trainee 1) may be advanced to the full-performance level (Senior Health Care Fiscal Analyst) following satisfactory completion of two-years of service.

Salary range listed below encompasses the hiring rate of a Health Care Fiscal Analyst Trainee 1 through the job rate of a Senior Health Care Fiscal Analyst.

• Health Care Fiscal Analyst Trainee 1: $53,764*
• Health Care Fiscal Analyst Trainee 2: $59,994*
• Senior Health Care Fiscal Analyst: $66,951* - $85,138*
• If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.
• The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA).
• If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.
• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.
• Life insurance and Disability insurance.
• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.
• Paid Holidays and Leave:

° Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.

° Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.

° Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.

° Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.

° Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.

• Health Care Coverage:

Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.

• Paid Parental Leave:

Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.

• Retirement Program:

Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.

• Professional Development and Education and Training:

NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit

• Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit
• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

***All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.***

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