Fiscal Management Specialist 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Fiscal Management Specialist 1 to support the Pennsylvania State Police with budgeting and fiscal analysis. The role involves planning, monitoring, and reporting on agency budgets to ensure funds are used appropriately and programs run smoothly.

The position emphasizes developing fiscal reports, analyzing expenditures, and preparing budget requests, with duties including tracking appropriations, making adjustments, and ensuring policy compliance in a

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, economics or related field.
• One year as a Financial Programs Trainee or one year of paraprofessional fiscal administration work.

Responsibilities

• Budget analysis: Track appropriations and monitor program funds.
• Report preparation: Develop fiscal reports for staff and management.
• Request development: Prepare budget request materials and rebudget documents.
• Projection work: Calculate personnel and fiscal projections to support budget evaluations.
• Requisition review: Review and approve requisitions and purchase orders for policy compliance.
• Adjustment processing: Enter budget and expenditure adjustments into the financial management system.

Skills

Budget analysis

Fiscal reporting

Projection work

Requisition review

Budget adjustments

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance or economics

Experience as Financial Programs Trainee or equivalent

Job description

Are you ready to use your financial expertise to support law enforcement and strengthen community safety across Pennsylvania? As a Fiscal Management Specialist 1 with the Pennsylvania State Police, you will contribute to the planning and oversight of agency finances. This position gives you the opportunity to build strong skills in budgeting and fiscal analysis. Your efforts will help programs operate smoothly and effectively. Become a part of an organization that supports safety and community trust!

This position supports the preparation, analysis, and monitoring of agency budgets and fiscal activities. Work involves reviewing financial information, preparing reports, and helping ensure accurate use of funds. As a Fiscal Management Specialist 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Budget Analysis: Examine financial data, track appropriations, and monitor assigned program funds
• Report Preparation: Develop and present fiscal reports for use by program staff and management
• Request Development: Prepare budget request materials and rebudget documents for assigned areas
• Projection Work: Calculate personnel and fiscal projections to support budget evaluations
• Requisition Review: Review and approve requisitions and purchase orders for policy compliance
• Adjustment Processing: Enter budget and expenditure adjustments into the financial management system as needed

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $53,008.00 (before taxes).
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• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Financial Programs Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of experience in paraprofessional fiscal administration work, and a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.