ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST 1 FISCAL MANAGEMENT DEFINITION:
Under close supervision of an Administrative Analyst 4, Fiscal Management, or other supervisor, assists in planning and conducting management, statistical, organizational, fiscal, performance, and budget analyses of department programs; assists in conducting cost benefit analyses and effectiveness surveys; does other related duties.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Under close supervision, assists in planning and conducting management, statistical, organizational, fiscal, performance, and budget analyses of department programs.
Assists in conducting cost benefit analyses and effectiveness surveys; where alternative programs are needed, assists in making evaluations and recommendations as required.
Under close supervision assists in performing evaluations of program activities to establish the validity of program objectives and the effectiveness of program operational policies and procedures in accomplishing these objectives.
Under close supervision, assists in conducting intensive investigations and prepares detailed recommendations relating to proposed expansion, continuation, or elimination of programmatic needs and functions, and groups of positions.
Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative statistical and other reports containing findings, analyses, conclusions, and recommendations.
Under close supervision, assists in analyzing operational problems brought to light through budget studies, requests, and hearings; compiles and interprets data; appraises agency situations and develops courses of action for the more effective utilization of fiscal management resources.
Assists in the preparation of both written and verbal justification of proposed solutions to administrative, budgetary, or fiscal problems indicating the costs, net benefits, risks, and alternatives.
As directed, participates in administrative planning and in the development of procedural and instruction materials.
Assists in establishing policies and procedures for regularly determining if and when the fiscal management systems and procedures or equipment should be updated.
As required, participates in administrative planning, organization, administrative, and procedural studies, in capital planning and research, and assists in introducing new techniques and methods to improve administration.
Maintains files.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information system used by the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Five (5) years of professional experience in work involving fiscal analyses and evaluation, budgeting, and management operations in government, business, and/or a management consulting firm, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in any combination of Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or Finance courses.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in any combination of Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or Finance courses; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR
Possession of a master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or Finance. NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of management science concepts and practices.
Knowledge of government budgeting and planning practices and procedures, government program analysis, government organization principles, and administrative practices.
Knowledge of data processing technology and its application to management decision making in the management of government agencies.
Ability to analyze program operations, identify alternative program strategies, develop cost estimates and evaluate alternatives, and select the most practical and effective.
Ability to plan and carry out analytic studies and investigations, or research assignments, and to produce reports containing clear, sound, and accurate analytic data findings and recommendations, including suggested implementation techniques.
Ability to work effectively, under direction, with a minimum of supervision, in dealing with other personnel at various levels of management and to obtain their cooperation in securing necessary information and implementing recommendations resulting from analytic studies and evaluations.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply laws, regulations, and agency program plans.
Ability to identify and define latent program and policy issues and to recommend appropriate action to be taken thereon.
Ability to maintain records.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
