Fiscal Project Analyst
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:
Nebraska State Office Building - Lincoln

Hiring Rate:
$25.515

Classification Salary Range:
$25.52 - $38.27

Job Posting:
JR2024-00006134 Fiscal Project Analyst (Open)

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Job Description:
Are you a numbers-driven enthusiast seeking a challenging role where you can utilize your analytical skills to make a financial impact? Look no further! DHHS - Division of Medicaid & Long Term Care, is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Fiscal Project Analyst to join our dynamic team, where you will have the opportunity to provide valuable insights and support critical financial decisions. Take the leap and embark on an exciting career with us today!

You have the passion, we have the opportunities - let's make a difference for Nebraskans!

Examples of Work

Responsibilities of the Fiscal Project Analyst include:

• Perform fiscal impact analysis for State Plan Amendments, regulation changes, program changes, and proposed legislation.
• Perform ad-hoc fiscal analysis for other units within MLTC (Health Services) or other division (DBH or DDD) to evaluate impacts of model potential outcomes and fiscal impacts of potential policy or healthcare delivery system reform.
• Perform standard, recurring fiscal analysis for required state and federal reporting and data requests.
• Perform standard, recurring fiscal analysis for internal and external reporting, planning, and forecasting/budgeting for administrative and aid expenditures.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Post high school education in any of the following areas: accounting, finance, public or business administration, economics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, or related areas. AND/OR Experience in any of the areas above including responsibility for any of the following functions: fiscal or accounting systems analysis; budget analysis or preparation; cost/benefit accounting and/or analysis; design and/or development of accounting control and reporting systems; financial auditing; fiscal records, management; or related areas.

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business along with work experience in a related position/field. Previous experience working in Medicaid or Medicare; or in Healthcare finance or data analysis.

Other: Position is located on-site at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

This role requires a high proficiency working with Microsoft excel and similar data warehouse applications, along with strong analytical and people skills. Ability to work independently while incorporating direction and feedback. The position requires excellent problem solving skills.


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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