Enterprise Fiscal Analyst

State of Iowa•Des Moines, IA

36d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will play a key role in shaping the financial direction of state programs by conducting advanced financial and management analysis, ensuring compliance with budget policies, and supporting strategic decision-making at the highest levels of state government. At the Iowa Department of Management (DOM), we help government agencies across the state perform at their best by managing financial resources, technology, and information. Our mission is rooted in service-we provide efficient, innovative, and strategic solutions that empower agencies to fulfill their goals. We're guided by four core values: Integrity - We act with honesty and accountability. Teamwork - We collaborate to achieve shared success. Service - We are committed to excellence in public service. Partnership - We build strong relationships to drive results.

Requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
Experience in public budgeting, financial analysis, or a related field.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
6 months experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in preparing, analyzing budgets; and providing advice/technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
1) Seven years of full-time professional-level work experience in budget analysis, financial management, accounting, law, or management analysis work.
2) All of the following (a, b, and c):
a. One year of full-time professional-level work experience in budget analysis, financial management, accounting, law, or management analysis work; and
b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and
c. A total of two years of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in public or business administration, law, economics, finance, or accounting equals one year of full-time experience.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with state government operations, budget systems, and legislative processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance to assigned agencies on budget formulation, program operations, and appropriations control.
Analyze departmental budget requests to ensure compliance with state policies and mandates.
Gather and evaluate supplemental budget data to support informed decision-making.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of department budget requests and their integration into the state accounting system.
Calculate salary distributions and assess the accuracy of financial projections.
Conduct budget and management studies, including surveys of methods and procedures, and prepare comprehensive reports with actionable recommendations.
Refine budget recommendations to align with the Governor's priorities and ensure their inclusion in official budget documents.
Assist in the development of key budget publications, including the Budget-in-Brief and the Big Budget Book.
Monitor departmental spending to ensure alignment with enacted budgets and assist with the implementation of budget and policy legislation.
Review and evaluate funding and allotment requests, recommending approval, modification, or disallowance.
Analyze proposed legislation and policy changes, preparing fiscal notes and financial estimates to assess impact.