AOE Fiscal Analyst

State of Vermont•Calais, VT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vermont Agency of Education is seeking a detail-oriented finance and data professional to support statewide education finance operations through financial analysis, data management, and reporting. The role collects, validates, and maintains school district financial and human resources data to support accuracy, consistency, and compliance with Vermont’s Uniform Chart of Accounts (UCOA) standards. The position works under the supervision of a Senior Fiscal Analyst, with assignments guided by established objectives, timelines, and reporting standards. It contributes to the Agency’s commitment to accurate, reliable, and accessible education finance information that supports transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making. Work is primarily performed in a standard office setting, with routine interaction with Agency staff, school districts, and other external stakeholders. Some work outside normal business hours may be required during peak reporting cycles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, statistics, or a related field and at least one year of experience in finance, fiscal analysis, fiscal modeling, budgeting, or a related field; or at least five years of experience in finance, fiscal analysis, fiscal modeling, budgeting, or a related field.
Detail-oriented finance and data professional capable of supporting financial analysis, data management, and reporting.

Nice To Haves

Experience with project management and coordination.
Experience in school district or public sector finance.
Experience with financial or ERP systems such as eFinancePlus or Tyler ERP.
Experience with data tools such as Power BI, SQL, or Power Query.
Experience supporting data collection, validation, and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

Collect, validate, and maintain school district financial and human resources data in accordance with Vermont’s UCOA standards and established reporting requirements.
Conduct data quality assurance reviews, identify discrepancies, and work with school districts to improve the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of reported information.
Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, support education finance reporting, and inform Agency decision-making and policy development.
Develop, maintain, and improve data systems, queries, and reporting tools using Excel, SQL, Power BI, and similar platforms.
Prepare datasets, financial summaries, and reports for Agency leadership, legislative requests, state and federal reporting requirements, and public transparency.
Support development and maintenance of public-facing financial reports and data tools, improving data accessibility, usability, and understanding.
Provide technical assistance and guidance to school district business and human resources personnel on financial reporting requirements, data submissions, and UCOA standards.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, technical guidance, and training resources for consistent data collection, validation, and reporting.
Collaborate with Agency staff, school districts, and state partners to strengthen data integrity, streamline reporting processes, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Support special projects, research, and ad hoc financial analysis addressing emerging education finance needs and Agency priorities.

Benefits

80% State-paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.
11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan.
State-paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).
State defined benefit pension plan and deferred compensation 457(b) plan.
Tuition reimbursement.
Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
Low-cost group life insurance.
Incentive-based wellness program.
Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
Employee benefits are stated to be worth about 30% of total compensation.