DHHS Fiscal Project Analyst
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. 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.
- 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.
- For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
