DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR, FISCAL SERVICES

State of Nevada (NV); Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Nevada (NV) seeks a Deputy Administrator to provide executive leadership over the Fiscal Services Branch, directing complex budgets, grants, and contracts while guiding regulatory compliance and strategic fiscal initiatives.

The role requires advanced degrees with substantial managerial experience, strong communication skills, and a collaborative approach to influence statewide public health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 4+ years managerial experience in fiscal services or related area.
• Experience in development and administration of complex budgets, grants, and contracts.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and legislative processes.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaborative leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and oversight for all fiscal and administrative operations within the Fiscal Services Branch.
• Develop and monitor the Division’s biennial budget and forecast expenditures.
• Prepare and review fiscal reports for internal leadership and external governing bodies.
• Oversee federal grant administration including compliance and reporting.
• Direct contracts unit, subgranting processes, fiscal compliance activities, and Division billing operations.
• Manage statewide lease activities and regulatory alignment with applicable rules.
• Lead planning of fiscal initiatives, policy development, procedure creation, and legislative proposals.
• Prepare and deliver high-level budget presentations and represent the Division before IFC, BOE, legislative committees, and other statewide governing bodies.
• Collaborate with federal, state, and local agencies and stakeholders as a key representative of the Division.

Skills

Budget management

Fiscal policy understanding

Strategic planning

Leadership

Communication

Grant administration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in public health, health services administration, or related field

Job description

Under the general direction of the Division Administrator, and in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, the Deputy Administrator provides executive leadership, direction, and oversight of all fiscal and administrative operations within the Fiscal Services Branch. This hands-on leadership role requires deep technical expertise to navigate complex fiscal, operational, and regulatory challenges. Key responsibilities include developing and managing the Division’s biennial budget; monitoring expenditures; forecasting financial needs; preparing and reviewing fiscal reports for internal and external stakeholders; and overseeing federal grant administration. Additional areas of responsibility include management of the contracts unit, subgranting and fiscal compliance activities, the Division’s billing operations, and statewide lease management. The incumbent serves as a subject-matter expert, offering technical direction, problem-solving support, and authoritative guidance across these functions.

The Deputy Administrator provides direct supervision to high level fiscal staff and leads the development and implementation of the Branch’s organizational structure, staffing strategies, and resource allocation to ensure efficient and effective operations. The role is central to the planning and execution of fiscal initiatives and the development of policies, procedures, and legislative proposals. The incumbent prepares and delivers high level budget presentations and represents the Division before the Interim Finance Committee (IFC), Board of Examiners (BOE), legislative committees, and other statewide governing bodies. The position also collaborates extensively with federal, state, and local agencies, stakeholders, and community partners, serving as a key representative of the Division.

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree with major course work in public health, health services administration, social science, human services, business administration, public administration, or a related field and a minimum of four years’ managerial experience which included experience in fiscal services, human resources, information technology or a related area and demonstrated knowledge and experience in the development and administration of a complex budget, grants and contracts, fiscal analysis, strategic planning, project management, policy development, interpretation of federal and state laws and regulations, the legislative process to include testifying and presenting to various legislative bodies, etc., and management of supervisory staff; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The ideal candidate is an analytical, forward-thinking leader with exceptional fiscal experience, strong communication skills, and a collaborative approach, as well as the ability to navigate complex fiscal and regulatory systems. This position offers an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated professional to meaningfully influence statewide public and behavioral health initiatives.

• Provide executive leadership and oversight for all fiscal and administrative operations within the Fiscal Services Branch.
• Develop, manage, and monitor the Division’s biennial budget, including expenditure tracking and financial forecasting.
• Prepare, analyze, and review fiscal reports for internal leadership and external governing bodies.
• Oversee federal grant administration, including compliance, reporting, and fiscal management.
• Direct the work of the contracts unit, subgranting processes, fiscal compliance activities, and Division billing operations.
• Manage statewide lease activities and ensure alignment with regulatory and operational requirements.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert, offering technical guidance, problem-solving support, and authoritative direction across fiscal and administrative functions.
• Supervise high-level fiscal staff and lead decisions related to organizational structure, staffing strategies, and resource allocation.
• Lead planning and execution of fiscal initiatives, policy development, procedure creation, and legislative proposal development.
• Prepare and deliver high-level budget presentations and represent the Division before IFC, BOE, legislative committees, and other statewide governing bodies.
• Collaborate with federal, state, and local agencies, community partners, and stakeholders as a key representative of the Division.

Knowledge of:

• Public-sector budgeting principles, including budget development, forecasting, monitoring, and variance analysis
• State and federal fiscal regulations governing public and behavioral health programs, including OMB Uniform Guidance, audit requirements, and federal grant management rules
• Governmental accounting standards (GAAP, GASB) and cost allocation methodologies
• Operational structures of public and behavioral health programs and the fiscal processes necessary to support service delivery
• Internal controls, risk management practices, and financial reporting methods
• Procurement regulations, contract administration processes, and vendor payment procedures within government agencies
• Principles of administrative management, personnel supervision, and organizational policy

Skill in:

• Developing and managing complex budgets and multi-source funding structures
• Interpreting legislation, grant conditions, fiscal policies, and translating requirements into agency procedures
• Designing and implementing fiscal workflows, internal controls, and compliance measures
• Using financial systems, spreadsheets, databases, and ERP platforms to analyze and report financial data
• Preparing clear, accurate, and comprehensive financial reports, narratives, and audit responses
• Communicating financial information effectively to executive leadership, elected officials, legislators, federal partners, other agencies, and internal staff
• Managing projects, coordinating fiscal components across multiple programs, and meeting deadlines
• Leading, supervising, and mentoring fiscal teams in a dynamic and evolving operational environment

Ability to:

• Oversee multiple budgets and funding streams, including complex federal grants and cost-reimbursement programs
• Identify fiscal risks, implement corrective actions, and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements
• Collaborate effectively with internal program administrators, external agencies, and audit entities
• Synthesize financial data into strategic recommendations that support executive decision-making
• Balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and integrity in fiscal operations
• Build and sustain a high-performing fiscal team through coaching, training, and continuous process improvement
• Adapt fiscal strategies and operations to meet changing program needs, legislative direction, and regulatory updates