Fiscal/Data Specialist – The Pennsylvania Key

Berks County Intermediate Unit; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Berks County Intermediate Unit seeks a Fiscal/Data Specialist to provide operational support for The Pennsylvania Key and OCDEL, ensuring accurate data entry across systems and monitoring all budget and fiscal operations. The role includes on-site visits, fiscal policy reviews, and collaboration with grantees to ensure compliant spending and timely reporting.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with two years of database experience and strong MS Office skills, plus excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or preferred in technology or business.
• Two years of experience working with databases.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate and work with a variety of people with different skill levels in the field.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to OCDEL and Pennsylvania Key program initiatives by ensuring accurate, timely data entry across program systems and monitoring, reviewing, and ensuring compliance for all budget and fiscal operations associated with assigned programs.
• Assist with fiscal documentation, monitoring activities, and ongoing oversight to ensure programs meet financial and compliance expectations.
• Provide comprehensive fiscal and data support to grantees by ensuring meaningful spending, accurate financial reporting, and responsive technical assistance to address fiscal or data issues.
• Conduct on-site fiscal support and compliance monitoring visits, including collecting and reviewing program fiscal policies, procedures, and internal practices.

Skills

Database experience

MS Office

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Access

Job description

Fiscal/Data Specialist – The Pennsylvania Key JobID: 2463

• Position Type: General The Pennsylvania Key/ Fiscal Data Specialist
• Date Posted: 8/26/2026
• Location: BCIU Administration at The Pennsylvania Key

Summary of position

Provide operational support to OCDEL and Pennsylvania Key program initiatives by ensuring accurate, timely data entry across program systems and monitoring, reviewing, and ensuring compliance for all budget and fiscal operations associated with assigned programs.

Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details)

• Support Pennsylvania Key and OCDEL staff in managing grantee finances by assisting with fiscal documentation, monitoring activities, and the ongoing oversight needed to ensure programs meet financial and compliance expectations.
• Provide comprehensive fiscal and data support to grantees by ensuring meaningful spending, accurate financial reporting, and responsive technical assistance to address fiscal or data issues that arise throughout the year.
• Conduct on-site fiscal support and compliance monitoring visits, including collecting and reviewing program fiscal policies, procedures, and internal practices, and providing feedback to strengthen operations and ensure alignment with PKC/HSSAP requirements.
• Monitor quarterly expenditures for accuracy and ensure spending aligns with budgeted targets across all funding categories

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree, preferred in technology or business.
• Two years experience in working with databases.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate and work with a variety of people with different skill levels in the field.

Schedule

Full-time, 37.5 hours/week, 12 months/year

Salary

Starting at $63,302.92/year based on education and experience. Established by the Intermediate Unit Board of Directors per the Compensation and Benefits Plan for PA Key, Classification-Education Specialist