FINANCIAL ANALYST 1
Financial Services Administration
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
The Department of Economic Security is seeking an experienced and highly motivated
individual to join our team as a Financial Analyst 1 with the Financial Services
Administration.
Working with direction from a Senior Managing Analyst, the Financial Analyst is responsible
for all forecasting, analysis, federal reporting, and monitoring of assigned programs. This
individual prepares various fiscal and operating reports involving detailed analysis of financial
outlooks, spending trends, staffing levels, and other comprehensive analyses; identifies,
researches, and analyzes possible impacts of proposed legislation and funding modification;
and prepares formal bill analyses, as well as cost-benefit and break-even analysis. This
individual provides financial expertise to Department and programmatic leadership and
external partners, such as the Governor's Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting (OSPB)
and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) on financial budget matters on assigned
programs, including budget, cash management, reconciliation, compliance with state and
federal regulations, federal reports, forecasts, and monitoring for assigned programs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
•Knowledge of Governmental Accounting and fiscal principles, the budget, and state
legislative process.
•Knowledge of principles and practices of business administration, including
organization theory and management, fiscal management, and budgetary control.
•Knowledge of statistical analysis and theory, and report writing techniques.
•Skill in oral and written communications.
•Skill in initiating expenditure corrections.
•Skill in journal vouchers and cash receipts, and analysis and interpretation of financial
data.
•Ability to perform difficult and complex analytic work.
•Ability to monitor appropriations, revenues, and expenditures.
•Ability to schedule and prioritize assignments.
•Ability to prepare and review federal reports for grants applicable to assigned
programs.
•Ability to develop annual budget requests for assigned areas and act as a single point
of contact for assigned programs.
•Ability to set workflow priorities of assigned area and serve on cross-team task groups,
as necessary.
Qualifications:
•Prefer a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Public Administration, Political
Science, Public Policy, Accounting, or Business Administration with a specialization in
accounting, finance, economics, public administration, public policy or political science
from an accredited college or university.
Licenses and Certifications:
•Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program
(E-Verify), applicable to all newly hired State employees.
•Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon
completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency's ability to reasonably
accommodate any restrictions.
•The position will require the possession of and ability to retain a current, valid
state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on
state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable
driving records, and must complete any driver training (see Arizona Administrative
Code R2-10-207.12). Individuals may be required to use their personal motor vehicle.
Why Should You Apply?
We offer a competitive benefits package that is unmatched by the private sector and a culture
that encourages team success and advocates for personal advancement.
•Affordable Health, Dental, Vision, and Life and Disability Insurance
•10 holidays per year
•Paid Vacation and Sick time off - start earning it your 1st day
•Eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet
qualifications)
•Contribute to, and participate in the Arizona State Retirement System
•Ride Share and Public Transit Subsidy
•Career Advancement Opportunities
•Tuition reimbursement
•This position will have hybrid workplace options available, but will still be required to
report in-person at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business need