Fiscal Management Specialist 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Fiscal Management Specialist 1 with the Department of Human Services (DHS), you help guide important funding that keeps statewide programs running smoothly. This position offers a chance to apply financial procedures, work with data, and support leaders who rely on accurate budget information. You review spending, interpret trends, and assist with essential submissions. Join a team that values clear communication, teamwork, and strong attention to detail.

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
• Pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment due to access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and compliance with IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075)
• Submit to and receive approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including a fingerprint-based federal records check, a PA State Police clearance, a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years, and a citizenship/residency verification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a fiscal contact for assigned programs and prepare budgets, projections, and related materials
• Review spending data, examine trends, and provide recommendations on funding matters
• Develop requests, updates, and tracking of appropriations and spending for key programs
• Create monthly financial reports, projections, and expenditure reports using spreadsheets, charts, and graphs
• Coordinate monthly discussions with policy staff to ensure spending aligns with plans and requirements
• Monitor federal financial requests and update related tracking sheets for accuracy

Benefits

• Telework opportunity (part-time, with requirement to report to office at least two days per week)
• Option to report to headquarters office in Harrisburg if unable to telework

What This Job Offers

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