Assistant Chief of Fiscal​/Administrative Services; Hybrid

Are you a health care finance leader with Medicaid or health insurance experience, who builds and mentors strong teams, and can present complex financial information clearly to executive leadership?

The State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services (DSS) – is currently recruiting for an Assistant Chief of Fiscal Administrative Services in Hartford, CT. DSS is seeking an experienced and strategic financial leader to serve as an Assistant Chief of Fiscal/Administrative Services. In this critical leadership role, you will help guide the fiscal and budgetary operations supporting Medicaid, SNAP, and other essential safety net programs, while managing the complexity of approximately $10 billion in state and federal funds annually.

As a key advisor to DSS executive leadership, the Office of Policy and Management, legislative staff, federal partners, and program leaders, you will turn complex financial data into clear insights that support sound decision‑making. You will lead sophisticated analyses of Medicaid and health care program finances, develop forecasting and scenario models, monitor spending and emerging fiscal risks, and assess the financial impact of proposed legislation, regulations, and policy changes.

You will also have the opportunity to lead, develop, and inspire a high‑performing fiscal team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth. From presenting financial trends and recommendations to executive leadership to developing dashboards and performance measures that make data actionable, your expertise will directly contribute to the effective stewardship of resources that support Connecticut residents and communities.

• Location:
  
  Hartford, CT
• Full-time | Hybrid
• Monday
  - Friday | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

• View our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A healthy work-life balance to all employees!
• The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.  for more information.

The State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services (DSS) delivers and funds a wide range of programs and services as Connecticut’s multi-faceted health and human services agency. DSS services about 1 million residents of all ages in all 169 Connecticut cities and towns. We support the basic needs of children, families, older and other adults, including persons with disabilities. Services are delivered through 12 field offices, central administration, online and phone access options.

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In a state agency this class is accountable for assisting in the administration of the administrative programs and operations of the agency.

• Assists in directing staff and operations of fiscal management functions including budget preparation and management, accounting and financial reporting and analysis;
• Assists in coordinating, planning and managing activities;
• Formulates program goals and objectives;
• Develops or assists in development of related policy;
• Reviews fiscal and administrative operations for effectiveness and compliance with statutory requirements and agency policies and procedures;
• Evaluates staff;
• Directs or assists in the direction of budget management function;
• Maintains contacts with and acts as liaison to individuals within and outside of state who might impact on program activities;
• Advises agency head regarding fiscal and administrative matters;
• Assists EDP experts in planning and implementation of financial…