Fiscal Management Specialist 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Fiscal Management Specialist 1 works for the Department of Agriculture as the agency’s lead contact for audit coordination, single audit oversight, risk management, and grant opportunity tracking. The role helps ensure compliance with audit requirements while supporting strong financial controls and informed decision-making across the department. It also contributes to protecting program integrity and promoting effective use of public funds.

This is a full-time position with work hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Part-time telework may be available, up to three days per week, subject to change. Telework requires a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location in Pennsylvania. Employees who cannot telework may report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

Requirements

• One year as a Financial Programs Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or one year of experience in paraprofessional fiscal administration work and a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions.
• If claiming education toward minimum requirements, provide a copy of college transcripts with the application; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Review agreements providing federal pass-through funds and verify that required audit provisions are included.
• Maintain audit submission tracking systems and provide timely updates and monthly reports to affected bureaus.
• Examine single audit submissions, identify discrepancies, and coordinate resolution with program areas and subrecipients.
• Develop and maintain audit and internal control policies, procedures, guidance, and staff instruction materials.
• Identify federal funding opportunities, review grant budget information, and communicate application deadlines to staff.
• Lead enterprise risk management activities and collaborate with agency leadership to support risk oversight efforts.

What This Job Offers

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