DHHS Fiscal Project Analyst

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

38d • $27 • Onsite

About The Position

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!

Requirements

• Post high school education in any of the following areas: accounting, finance, public or business administration, economics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, or related areas.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

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.
• Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer!
• Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.
• For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED