Financial Review Specialist - Management Analyst 3

Location: Minneapolis
Telework eligible: Yes - up to 50%
Full-time, unlimited (permanent) position

About the role

This position provides advanced specialized technical expertise for implementing federal and state financial requirements for USDA Child Nutrition Program (CNP) sponsors. The role includes recommendations for integrating financial management processes into all Child Nutrition programs administered by the Nutrition Program Services (NPS) division.

The incumbent will facilitate financial and procurement activities, including training sponsors, reviewing budgets and management plans, and completing financial and procurement reviews. They will review federal and state procurement requirements, assess current CNP procurement practices to identify opportunities and gaps, and coordinate activities with program staff and business operations teams to implement financial and procurement review tools and processes.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the Minneapolis office must work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees may reside outside Minnesota if they live in a bordering state and are within 50 miles of the primary work location. Existing employees approved to telework from a bordering state and more than 50 miles from their work location before June 1, 2025, may retain this arrangement unless they move farther away.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical expertise for federal and state financial requirements for USDA Child Nutrition Program sponsors
• Recommend and integrate financial management processes into Child Nutrition programs
• Facilitate financial and procurement activities, including training sponsors and reviewing budgets and management plans
• Complete financial and procurement reviews
• Review federal and state procurement requirements and assess current CNP procurement practices
• Identify opportunities and gaps in procurement practices
• Coordinate with program staff and business operations teams to implement financial and procurement review tools and processes
• Perform other relevant related work as assigned

Requirements

• Two years of experience in business analysis and financial operations, including financial transactions, with working knowledge of 2 CFR 200 and accounting principles
• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for one year of experience; Associate’s degree may substitute for six months of experience
• A job offer is contingent upon successfully passing a background check, which may include:
  • SEMA4 Records Check (current and former state employees only)
  • Employment Reference Check
  • Conflict of Interest Review
  • Driver’s License Check
  • Criminal Background Check
• The Minnesota Department of Education will not sponsor applicants for work visas; all applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with USDA School Nutrition Program regulations
• Data analysis experience to interpret procurement and financial management processes in child nutrition programs
• Business administration experience in coordinating financial management, procurement, and contract activities

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan providing income after retirement (after working at least three years)
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources promoting physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Support for career goals, including training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility (for qualifying positions)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services, such as chore services, home repair, trip planning, and child/elder care

Programs, resources, and benefits eligibility varies based on employment type, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Pay

$28.75 - $42.16 per hour
$60,030 - $88,030 annually

Schedule

Day shift
Monday - Friday
No travel required