Budget Officer

About the Role

Our Client is seeking a dedicated Budget Officer to lead financial operations for the Health Information Exchange Authority (HIEA). In this role, you will manage complex financial workflows across multiple IT systems and agencies, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely processing of invoices, budgets, and financial reports. You will serve as the primary financial liaison between HIEA and partner agencies, providing transparent reporting that supports leadership decision‑making and strengthens compliance with state, our client, and contractual requirements. The position offers an opportunity to influence strategic financial planning and operational efficiency within a dynamic, technology‑driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of invoice tracking, documentation, and vendor coordination to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Develop and maintain dynamic budget dashboards and financial reports for senior leadership.
• Coordinate cross‑agency financial activities with , Finance, legal, privacy, security, procurement, and partner agencies.
• Maintain standardized SOPs and financial documentation across multiple platforms.
• Identify and resolve financial issues proactively, providing root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor spending across major contracts and funding streams to ensure adherence to budgetary limits.
• Prepare and present financial summaries to support strategic decision‑making.
• Ensure compliance with state, our client, and contractual financial regulations.
• Collaborate with IT and procurement teams to streamline financial workflows.
• Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on financial processes and tools.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience managing financial aspects of healthcare IT programs.
• 7+ years of advanced financial operations and budget management expertise.
• 5+ years of experience in multi‑system financial documentation and data management.
• 5+ years of cross‑agency coordination and compliance experience.
• 5+ years of invoice lifecycle management and vendor coordination.
• 5+ years of financial analysis, issue resolution, and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a detail‑oriented mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is preferred.

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel for data analysis and dashboard creation.
• Financial reporting software (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for visualizing budget performance.
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for invoice and budget management.
• Document management systems for maintaining financial documentation.

Work Schedule & Duration

• Contract length: 9 months (10/01/26 – 06/30/27).
• Work arrangement: Onsite at 221 E. Lane St., Raleigh, NC 27601.

Interview Process

The interview process begins with a webcam interview conducted by Our Client. Successful candidates may be invited to additional virtual or onsite interviews with key stakeholders, followed by a final decision by the hiring team.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Contract
• Duration: Approximately 12 months (with potential for extension)
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States