Financial Review Specialist - Management Analyst 3

Location: Minneapolis
Telework Eligible: Yes - up to 50%
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

About the role

This position exists to provide advanced specialized technical expertise for implementing federal and state financial requirements for USDA Child Nutrition Program (CNP) sponsors. This will include recommendations for integrating financial management processes into all Child Nutrition programs administered by the Nutrition Program Services (NPS) division. The incumbent will facilitate the financial and procurement activities including but not limited to training sponsors, reviewing budgets and management plans, and completing financial and procurement reviews. Incumbent will review federal and state procurement requirements and assess current CNP procurement practices to determine opportunities and gaps. The incumbent will coordinate activities with program staff as well as business operations teams in order to implement financial and procurement review tools and processes.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the office location will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees may reside outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and are within 50 miles of the primary work location. Existing employees who were 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 specialized technical expertise for implementing federal and state financial requirements for USDA Child Nutrition Program (CNP) sponsors.
• Recommend integration of financial management processes into all Child Nutrition programs administered by the Nutrition Program Services (NPS) division.
• Facilitate financial and procurement activities, including training sponsors, reviewing budgets and management plans, and completing financial and procurement reviews.
• Review federal and state procurement requirements and assess current CNP procurement practices to determine opportunities and gaps.
• Coordinate activities 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 will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check, which may include: SEMA4 Records Check, Employment Reference Check, Conflict of Interest Review, Driver's License Check, and 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 US.

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.

Pay

$28.75 - $42.16 / hourly; $60,030 - $88,030 / annually

Schedule

• Day Shift
• Monday - Friday
• No travel required

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 that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years).
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.
• Training, classes, and professional development.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, and legal issues.
• Daily living/convenience services: chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care.

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.