Financial Management Analyst - Management Analyst 4

Minnesota Department of Health; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Telework eligible up to 50%

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Health is seeking a Financial Management Analyst to provide fiscal leadership, budget development, and financial forecasting for the Maternal and Child Health Section and CFH Division Director’s Office in St. Paul.

You will influence long‑range planning, manage grants and federal funds, and improve financial systems. The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex budgets clearly.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressive experience in budget development, forecasting, analysis, and audit standards.
• Experience using spreadsheets and financial data systems for forecasting and budgeting.
• Experience with state/federal funding sources, grants administration and legislative funding.

Responsibilities

• Provide fiscal leadership and long‑range financial planning for the MCH Section and CFH Division.
• Lead development and oversight of section budgets and resource allocation.
• Improve financial management processes and information systems for reliability and accessibility.
• Conduct targeted fiscal analyses to inform program planning and protect financial integrity.

Skills

Budget development

Financial forecasting

Financial analysis

Audit standards

Spreadsheets

Grants administration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

JD

Doctorate

Associate's degree

Tools

SWIFT

Job description

Working Title: Financial Management Analyst - Management Analyst 4

Job Class: Management Analyst 4

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID: 98028
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes / Hybrid
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers.
• Date Posted: 11/07/2026
• Closing Date: 11/20/2026
• Hiring Agency: Health Department
• Division/Unit: Child and Family Health Division / Maternal Child Health Section
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes - Up to 25% of the time
• Salary Range: $34.07 - $50.53 / hourly; $71,138 - $105,506 / annually
• Job Class Option: Fiscal Management
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Join our dynamic team at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), where your passion for public health can make a tangible impact on the well‑being of all Minnesotans. The Financial Management Analyst provides fiscal and budgetary leadership, analysis, and administrative support for the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Section and for the Child and Family Health (CFH) Division Director’s Office. The position supports long‑range and ongoing program planning and implementation through financial forecasting, budget development and monitoring, state and federal grant fiscal management, financial analysis, audit coordination, and financial systems improvement. The position advises section management on fiscal implications of program decisions and provides fiscal guidance to section staff and financial partners.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide fiscal leadership and long‑range financial planning for the MCH Section so that state and federal resources support program goals and comply with applicable requirements. Bring financial expertise, identify emerging issues, develop options, and advise MCH Section Manager (or CFH leadership as needed for the Director’s Office) to support informed financial planning and strategic decision‑making.
• Lead development and oversight of assigned section budgets so that funds are planned, monitored, and used appropriately in accordance with state and federal requirements. Bring financial expertise, identify budgetary issues and opportunities, develop options, and advise the MCH Section Manager (or CFH leadership as needed for the Director’s Office) on resource allocation and financial decisions to support section priorities.
• Improve financial management processes and information systems so that section financial information is reliable, accessible, and useful for program management.
• Conduct targeted fiscal analyses to inform program planning and protect the financial integrity of the section.

In accordance with HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework, this position is eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants who live in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location. The telework policy may exempt employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in‑office requirement, depending on job requirements, helping the State of Minnesota access top talent across the state.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

• Three (3) years of progressive experience in supporting budget development, financial forecasting, financial analysis, fiscal reporting, and audit standards. Experience must include the following:
• Experience utilizing and working in spreadsheets, financial data systems, and other office software(s) as it relates to financial forecasting, budget development and/or financial analysis.
• Experience working with State and/or Federal funding sources, specifically grants administration and legislative funding.

Educational Equivalencies

• Doctorate may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
• Master's degree or JD may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
• Associate's degree may substitute for six (6) months of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and professional experience in state and federal fiscal and grant requirements, budget development, financial forecasting, financial analysis, fiscal reporting, and audit standards.
• Experience working in SWIFT.
• Experience explaining complex budgetary and financial matters with various levels of program staff.
• Familiarity with public health funding and state and federal grant administration.

Additional Requirements

• This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.
• MDH does not participate in the federal E-Verify program and is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
• This employment does not require a valid driver’s license, but it does demand travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.

About Health Department

Come work for one of the best public health systems in the nation and you will contribute to our mission to protect, maintain and improve the health of all Minnesotans. We are working hard to achieve our vision for health equity in Minnesota, where all communities are thriving, and all people have what they need to be healthy. Our collaborative, mission‑driven work environment is a major factor in promoting a high level of employee health awareness, employee longevity and job satisfaction.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well‑being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies

based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants With Disabilities

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email [e-mail] and let us know the support you need.