Fiscal and Policy Analyst Senior

Job Description

Senior Financial Analyst / Budget & Policy Advisor

Department of Administrative Services, Des Moines, Iowa

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking a strategic, analytical, and solutions-focused professional to join our team in a high-impact financial leadership role.

This position plays a critical role in helping guide sound fiscal decisions across Iowa state government. You will perform advanced enterprise-wide financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, policy review, and program evaluation that directly supports statewide operations and long-term planning.

If you enjoy solving complex problems, translating data into decisions, and influencing policy through strong financial insight, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in public service.

Why This Role Matters

Financial decisions shape how government serves Iowans. In this role, you will help leaders understand fiscal impacts, evaluate policy choices, forecast revenues, and improve how resources are managed statewide.

Your Work Will Support Major Functions Such As

• Statewide accounting and payroll operations
• Annual financial reporting and compliance
• Revenue forecasting and tax policy analysis
• Legislative fiscal impact review
• Strategic budgeting and resource planning
• Continuous improvement of financial processes and procedures
  
  

What You’ll Do

Lead Financial Analysis & Strategic Planning

• Conduct advanced financial, operational, and management analysis across enterprise functions
• Evaluate programs, spending trends, and resource use to support decision-making
• Develop recommendations that improve efficiency, accountability, and performance
• Assist with statewide budgeting initiatives and long-range fiscal planning
  
  

Support Revenue Forecasting & Policy Decisions

• Build and maintain forecasting models for receipts, refunds, and tax credits
• Analyze trends in Iowa’s economy, national markets, and tax law changes
• Support the Revenue Estimating Conference through data-driven projections
• Prepare fiscal notes, estimates, and impact assessments for proposed legislation
  
  

Advise Leaders & Strengthen Operations

• Partner with agency administrators and financial leaders on fiscal challenges
• Interpret statewide accounting and financial policies, regulations, and procedures
• Provide guidance related to claims processing and statewide fiscal operations
• Prepare reports and recommendations for executive leadership
  
  

Improve Systems & Processes

• Conduct studies of current methods, workflows, and procedures
• Identify opportunities to modernize practices and improve outcomes
• Present findings and actionable recommendations clearly and effectively
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in budgeting, finance, accounting, economics, or fiscal policy
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills
• Ability to interpret legislation, regulations, and financial impacts
• Advanced Excel, reporting, and data analysis capabilities
• Experience preparing executive-level reports or recommendations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Core Strengths for Success

• Strategic thinking and sound judgment
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Critical thinking and complex problem solving
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Collaboration and stakeholder partnership
• Ability to explain technical information in practical terms
  
  

Why Join DAS?

At the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, your work supports the systems that help Iowa state government operate effectively. This role offers a unique chance to influence enterprise-wide decisions while building a meaningful career in public service.

Benefits Of Working For The State Of Iowa

Paid Time Off

• Vacation leave with rollover accruals
• Sick leave with no accrual cap
• 9 paid holidays each year
  
  

Health & Wellness

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Financial Security

• IPERS retirement benefits
• Deferred compensation plan options
• Employer-paid life insurance
  
  

Additional Perks

• Employee discount programs
• Stable employment with meaningful mission-driven work
• Career growth opportunities across Iowa state government
  
  

To learn more about the benefits of working with the State of Iowa, visit our benefits webpage .

Make an Impact

If you’re ready to use your financial expertise to help shape policy, strengthen government operations, and serve Iowans, we encourage you to apply.

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov .

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

• Seven years of full-time professional-level work experience in budget analysis, financial management, accounting, law, or management analysis work.
• All of the following (a, b, and c):
• One year of full-time professional-level work experience in budget analysis, financial management, accounting, law, or management analysis work; and
• A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and
• A total of two years of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in public or business administration, law, economics, finance, or accounting equals one year of full-time experience
  
  

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.