DHHS Fiscal Project Analyst

3 hours ago

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States State of Nebraska Full time

The work we do matters

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25


Location:

Lincoln, NE


Hiring Rate:

$26.611


Job Posting:

JR DHHS Fiscal Project Analyst (Open)


Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):


Job Description:

Are you a numbers enthusiast with a passion for financial planning and data-driven decisions? Join Nebraska DHHS Financial Services Team as a DHHS Fiscal Project Analyst in Lincoln In this role, you'll play a vital part in reviewing financial data, preparing budgets, and keeping track of expenditures to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Your skills will support important decision-making processes and help shape the future of our programs.

Working for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services means making a difference in the lives of your fellow Nebraskans every day. Public service is more than just a job—it's a commitment to community, integrity, and positive impact. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to building and supporting our communities

Examples of Work

Job duties include:

  • Perform complex analytical work involving collecting and evaluating DHHS financial data, budget reports, and other information concerning DHHS expenditures and revenues
  • Assist in budget preparation and analysis
  • Monitor expenditures against the budget
  • Analyze operational and financial metrics
  • Respond to requests for information
  • Work with large datasets to extract the required information
  • Function as a part of a finance team to provide information, projections, advice, and solutions to DHHS program management

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Post high school education in any of the following areas: accounting, finance, public or business administration, economics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, or related areas. AND/OR Experience in any of the areas above including responsibility for any of the following functions: fiscal or accounting systems analysis; budget analysis or preparation; cost/benefit accounting and/or analysis; design and/or development of accounting control and reporting systems; financial auditing; fiscal records, management; or related areas.

Preferred Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, economics, or public administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in technical budget analysis or fiscal management work. Experience can be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Other: Position is located on-site at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of: the generally accepted accounting principles, theories and practices; project management procedures; research practices and techniques; and, federal and State laws and regulations applicable to accounting/finance operations.

Skills: Strong analytical skills, ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.

Ability to: communicate effectively to exchange factual information; apply instructions pertinent to collection, analysis, and presentation of numerical data; interpret and apply State and federal fiscal polices and procedures;  formulate conclusions based on data analysis; and set personal work priorities and manage one's work time.

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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