Fiscal Analyst 2

State of Oregon

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Fiscal Grant Analyst to join our Office of Finance and Information Technology (OFIT) at the Oregon Department of Education. This is a permanent position represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). This position follows a hybrid work model. Onsite presence will be required when business or operational needs are best supported in person, such as collaboration, training, or work that requires access to onsite resources. Employees approved to work remotely must have a reliable and secure internet connection and maintain a professional work environment that supports productivity. While working remotely, employees are expected to maintain the same level of performance, responsiveness, communication, and availability as they would in the office. About Us: The Oregon Department of Education’s (ODE’s) mission is to foster equity and excellence for every learner through collaboration with educators, partners, and communities. In fulfilling its mission, ODE has the vision to ensure all students have access to and benefit from a world-class, well–rounded, and equitable education system. The Office of Finance and Information Technology’s (OFIT’s) primary service is to provide timely and reliable fiscal, administrative, and information technology services. The work is designed to ensure that all agency services adhere to all applicable laws and regulations, while seeking solutions focused on the needs of Oregon's children. OFIT contributes to an infrastructure that allows ODE staff to focus on the core mission of leadership, accountability, and school improvement. What You Will Do! In this role you will act as a grants analyst for fiscal issues on grants issued by the department, and maintain locally generated tracking spreadsheets and other documentation. This position supports the fiscal aspect of ODE’s grant programs. Workload and priorities fluctuate and can involve highly complex, sensitive, and/or political issues. Highly visible and shifting environment; expect constant interruptions and reprioritizations to meet service needs. The Fiscal Grant Analyst coordinates with program offices on the status of grants, and to produce reports on overall effectiveness of grants, including amounts made available, amounts expended, and overall impacts achieved. You will be a key partner in providing technical assistance and consultation to ensure all applicable state and federal rules are followed and will need to display effective customer service and communication skills.

Requirements

• Five years of progressively responsible experience that included the preparation, analysis, and administration of a budget or fiscal system.
• OR Five years of professional-level experience in accounting, fiscal auditing, management or program analysis. Experience must have included modeling, forecasting and analyzing fiscal information.
• OR Successful completion of the Department of Administrative Services Budget and Management Public Administrative Trainee Program.
• Note: A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public or Nonprofit Management, Finance, Accounting or a related degree (such as Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration, Economics or other analytical or technical degree) may substitute for three years of the required experience. A graduate-level degree in any of the above areas may substitute for four of the five years.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of GAAP, FASB, and GASB principles including knowledge of federal, state, and local financial regulations, rules, and guidelines as it relates to public agencies.
• Experience with grant development and management principles with accounting, finance, legal, and forecasting processes as it relates to public agencies.
• Experience with general business, finance, accounting, and governmental funding principles.
• The ability to develop complex reports and analyses using database and other tools.
• Experience and ability to quickly pivot and accommodate unexpected fluctuations in workload and workload priorities including constant interruptions and reprioritization to meet service needs for the team and department.
• Experience working with internal and external customers with effective communication, participation, and willingness to assist and support co-workers, supervisors, and other work-related associations.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and implement federal and state fiscal rules and regulations.
• Execute department fiscal grant plans and policies.
• Participate in the implementation of department and inter-departmental systems, programs, or processes.
• Provide information used to forecast federal revenue and costs.
• Prepare grant budget to actual reports for analysis and discussion.
• Create the financial master grant file including the grant award, spending plans, profile setups, and guidance from federal and state partners.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, vision and dental benefit package for the employee and qualified family members with very low monthly out-of-pocket cost
• Paid days off – 11 paid holidays per year
• 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" per year
• 8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month
• Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
• In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care expenses.
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program: if you have federal student loan debt or are thinking of going back to school, then you will want to look into this program. If you make 120 qualifying payments on your student loan while working full time for a qualifying employer, your student loan debt may be forgiven.
• If you currently work at an Oregon school district or education service district, we may be able to transfer in your sick leave balance!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees