We are seeking a full-time Fiscal Grant Analyst (Fiscal Analyst 2) in the Financial Services Unit of our Office of Finance and Information Technology (OFIT). This position is permanent, full-time, non-exempt/eligible for overtime and represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
This is an ideal position for those seeking more work/life balance with the ability to work from home with occasional in-office and on-site work environments as projects dictate. Please visit the state’s Work Reimagined website for more information.
Our Office:
The Financial Services Unit (FSU) provides the grant services for the Oregon Department of Education. The revenue and expenditure streams are complex and include the General Fund, lottery funds, federal funds, and other revenues for dedicated purposes. The Financial Service Unit serves all levels of the agency's grant-in aid-operations and provides controls for the distribution of funds to local education agencies, individuals, and a number of other state agencies and service providers statewide.
What you will do!
As a Fiscal Grant Analyst, you will coordinate 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. This report is a joint effort between the grants team and program office, and requires effective customer service and communication skills. You will be a key partner in providing technical assistance and consultation to ensure all applicable state and federal rules are followed.
You will research, analyze, and implement federal and state fiscal rules and regulations and provide recommendations to promote grant compliance
You will participate in internal and external reporting and audit requirements with state and federal auditors and comply with established accounting procedures
You will engage in general office interactions such as: meetings, email and phone communication with team members and internal customers
You will work in conjunction with Budget Services provide information used to forecast federal revenue and costs and for program staff and managers, prepare grant budget to actual reports for analysis and discussion
You will compile and analyze project, grant, and financial data and develop, monitor, and review complex financial calculations and reports.
You will provide customer service to ODE Assistant Superintendents, Directors, Grant Manager and program support staff to discuss grant progress and develop strong working relationships by working collaboratively to resolve problems or issues in an effort to strengthen work performance
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Why us?
At ODE, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative atmosphere. Autonomy is supported while also being offered opportunities to work in dedicated teams or partnerships across the agency. Our office supports a healthy work/life balance and shows genuine care for team members, students, partners, and school leaders. Our team members share and educate with passion for equitable practices and sustainable development for leaders across Oregon. We maintain a constant learning and growing mentality to strive for optimum innovation and consistently applied equity practices.
Our amazing benefits:
At the Oregon Department of Education, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, collaborative and innovative atmosphere. Autonomy is supported while also being offered opportunities to work in dedicated teams or partnerships across the agency. Our office supports a healthy work/life balance and shows genuine care for team members, students, partners and school leaders.
Our benefits include:
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 have a desire to make a difference in the lives of Oregonians, apply today!
What are we looking for?
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.
Desired Attributes
Candidates who are the most competitive will possess a compelling combination of the following background, skills, and experience:
Excellent customer service skills
Knowledge of grant development and operating databases and develop complex report using database tools
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to develop complex reports and analysis
Excellent attention to detail
Strong time management/organization skills with ability to multi-task
Must have knowledge of GAAP, FASB, and GASB principles
Federal, state, and local financial regulations, rules, and guidelines as it relates to public agencies
Experience and knowledge of grant development and management principles
Leadership practices, conflict resolution, and mentoring principles experience
Ability to think critically and solve problems
Knowledge and experience of accounting, finance, legal, and forecasting processes as it relates to public agencies and general business, finance, accounting, and governmental funding principles
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed.
To apply:
Please attach the following documents in the “Resume / CV” section of the application:
Resume and
Cover Letter stating why you are interested in this position and addressing your qualifications relating to any of the desired attributes mentioned for this position (limit to no more than 2 pages)
After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the public records request (PRR) authorization and gender identity question. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
If you are a veteran, the task to claim preference will come after the PRR and gender identity tasks. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your DD214/DD215/civil service preference letter to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments. We will ask you for your documents later in the process.
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Please contact ode.jobs@ode.oregon.gov if you have any questions on the application process.
