Fiscal Analyst II

Recruitment #112025-MABU02-350500

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Introduction

Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.

For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today!

Summary Statement

As a Fiscal Analyst II, you will play a key role in managing and overseeing essential funding for public water programs, including the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Capitalization Grants, Public Water System Supervision Grant, Set-Aside contract budgets, Bond Bill Funds, and Non-Federal Administrative Account Budgets. Your work will include tracking budget balances and salaries, running queries and pivot tables, assigning funding codes for financial requests, researching financial issues, performing grant closeouts, and supporting grant budgeting — all critical to ensuring the efficient and effective use of public funds.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series. These functions are not an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here.

  • Plans, develops, and conducts diverse fiscal studies including analyzing and compiling financial data, information, and applicable business, financial, and/or regulatory plans. Ensures completeness and accuracy of data and adequate documentation.
  • Identifies errors, issues, patterns or trends, and opportunities for improvement/cost savings.
  • Prepares and produces regular budgetary reports, financial forecasts, and projections based on analyses, which may include estimating revenue, expenditures, or reimbursements.
  • Monitors and analyzes program expenditures for compliance with budgets, applicable agreements, grants, or contracts, as well as state or federal laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Works with division and fiscal staff to review, develop, and maintain budgets. 
  • Researches technical questions regarding financial and regulatory compliance with applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Analyzes payroll, resources, and other information to assist in the development of staffing plans.
  • Analyzes legislative projects to support development of the capital improvement budget or other initiatives and may evaluate and monitor assets and liabilities. 
  • Monitors and analyzes state and federal legislation to determine possible impact on the agency's overall financial position.
  • Uses computer software including financial modeling software to perform analysis scenarios, and automated information systems to research, review, analyze, document, and report on financial information.
  • Conducts other special reviews, studies and/or projects relevant to the assigned agency’s operations and presents findings.
  • May supervise two or more merit full time positions.  The elements of supervision include performing the following on a regular and continuing basis: planning, assigning, reviewing, evaluating, coaching, training, disciplining, and recommending hire, termination, and promotion.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Fiscal Analyst II
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Applicants must possess at least one of the following:  
Four years’ experience in compiling, analyzing, and reporting on financial data to ensure effective and efficient accounting of funds or to make projections for financial planning. 
  
OR  

Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Business Management, Computer Information Systems or a related field.

In addition to the above requirement, applicants must meet all of the job requirements below:
2. Six months’ experience in financial administration such as comprehensive analysis of programs, budgets, projects, services, alternatives, and costs; financial planning, revenue generation, revenue forecasting, expenditure forecasting, cash flow management and establishing internal control.
3. Two years’ experience in planning, designing, and conducting fiscal management studies.
4. Two years’ experience in analyzing financial problems, developing alternatives, recommending and advising management on solutions. 

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.


Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. 


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