Public Health Financial Planning Analyst

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

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.