Financial Analyst - St. Paul, United States - Minnesota Department of Health

Description

Job Details

Working Title: Financial Analyst
Job Class: Management Analyst 3
Agency: Health Department

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 04/02/2024
• Closing Date: 04/16/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MDH/MAPE (214)
• Division/Unit: Office of American Indian Health
• Work Shift/Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $ $39.06 / hourly; $55,624 - $81,557 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Telework Eligible: Yes, applicants residing in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, or South Dakota.
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Job Summary

The position within the Health Equity Bureau (HEB) exists to provide administrative analysis and support for the Office of American Indian Health (OAIH) related to delegated responsibilities pertaining to the management of the contracts and grants awarded to community organizations, local public health, tribal government and other organizations. It also exists to provide fiscal and budgetary analysis and support for offices within the HEB to ensure that program funds are appropriately and effectively used, and grantee or contractor financial budgets and invoices are accurate.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Manage grant and contract management functions, working closely and communicating through normal processes with the OAIH management, other Financial Management Analysts, Grant Managers, and content matter staff to monitor and analyze budgets to ensure that program funds are appropriately and effectively used and that financial budgets are accurate.

Manage the development and administration of the financial management system and internal controls for OAIH program funds so that financial invoices and state payments are in compliance with federal and state requirements.

Design and implement technical assistance and capacity building activities. Work collaboratively with staff to identify fiscal and/or administrative technical assistance needs of funded and other community-based organizations impacted by inequities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of professional experience in the following areas:

• Experience managing grant and contract management functions.
• Experience with budgeting, and accounting.
• Knowledge of social and health disparity issues.
• Experience working in advancing health equity in Minnesota.
• Knowledge of Department of Health functions, policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with or for Tribal Communities or Indigenous populations.
• Skilled in SWIFT and DocuSign programs, and/or ability to quickly learn and master new software.
• Familiarity/experience developing and analyzing reports.

Additional Requirements

Successful completion of a background check is required for this position.

Application Details

How to Apply

Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at or email . For additional information about the application process, go to .

If you have questions about the position, contact Katie Crowley at Katie.Crowley or

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Katie Crowley at Katie.Crowley .

About MDH

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.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at or email and indicate what assistance is needed.