Fiscal Management Specialist 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Fiscal Management Specialist 1 with the Department of Human Services, you will support the financial planning that keeps major programs running smoothly. This position offers an opportunity to work with data, prepare budget materials, and contribute to decision making. Your work will help ensure that funding is used wisely and in line with agency goals. This is an outstanding opportunity to broaden your professional experience, sharpen your analytical skills, and grow your expertise while contributing to programs that have a meaningful and lasting impact on our communities.

Requirements

• One year as a Financial Programs Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
• One year of experience in paraprofessional fiscal administration work, and a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field
• An equivalent combination of experience and training
• Meet the PA residency requirement
• Be able to perform essential job functions

Responsibilities

• Develop and compile budget materials and expenditure projections for assigned programs
• Review fiscal information, spending trends, and revenue projections to support planning needs
• Assist program offices with funding requests, justifications, and resolution of fiscal concerns
• Prepare narratives, templates, and supporting documentation for state and federal budget submissions
• Track expenditures, commitments, and revenues to ensure alignment with approved spending plans
• Analyze year-end balances, commitments, and variances to support adjustments and closing activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level