Financial Systems Specialist / Management Analyst Staff Spec

Requisition #96459 | Full-time, unlimited position | Telework eligible for applicants residing in Minnesota or bordering states within 50 miles of St. Paul | Day shift, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday

About the role

The Financial Systems Specialist serves as the recognized Office of Inspector General (OIG) subject matter expert in financial systems configuration, data architecture, and automated reporting for the OIG in the Department of Human Services (DHS).

Responsibilities

• Independently designs, builds, maintains, and validates the financial systems structures, data standards, and reporting capabilities that underpin OIG's financial operations—including the Chart of Accounts, revenue and expense coding, SWIFT budget accounting, automated reporting, and dashboard development using Power Apps and related tools.
• Ensures that OIG's financial systems are accurately configured, consistently maintained, audit-ready, and aligned with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and MN Management and Budget (MMB) standards.
• Provides expert technical guidance and informal lead worker direction to Division Systems Staff across OIG.
• Informs OIG executive leadership, the OIG Accounting Supervisor, and the OIG Operations Manager on financial systems matters necessary for decision-making, long-range systems planning, and the effective stewardship of OIG's financial data infrastructure.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience in financial systems administration and defining data standards. Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Implement and maintain data quality internal controls within financial systems.
• Develop and maintain standardized financial reports and/or dashboards or automated reporting and workflow tools, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and related platform tools.
• Conduct analysis of financial systems, data workflows, and/or reporting processes to identify inefficiencies, unmet business needs, and/or opportunities for improvement.
• Administer systems budget accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field.
• Knowledge of state financial systems architecture and OIG enterprise data structures, including SWIFT, Chart of Accounts conventions, revenue and expense coding systems, and general ledger structures used in Minnesota state government.
• Ability to analyze data from financial or enterprise systems using Structured Query Language (SQL), sufficient to independently pull and analyze data across multiple platforms in support of financial reporting, ad hoc analysis, and systems troubleshooting.
• Understanding of GASB and MMB financial reporting and data standards applicable to state agency financial systems configuration and management.
• Knowledge of audit processes and compliance standards applicable to state agency financial systems and data management, including federal audit requirements where applicable.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities simultaneously—including system testing cycles, reporting development, data quality reviews, and audit support—without loss of accuracy or quality.
• Understanding and ability to maintain confidential and private information in strict accordance with applicable protocols, policies, procedures, and regulations, including MGDPA and HIPAA requirements.
• Written and verbal communication skills sufficient to translate complex financial systems and data concepts clearly and accurately to diverse audiences ranging from technical staff to OIG executive leadership and external auditors.
• Experience working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of a background investigation prior to employment, including criminal background check, reference check, and fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS).
• Completion of the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Security Awareness training within 3 business days from the start of employment; and successfully obtain/retain CJIS certification annually.

Pay

$30.76 - $45.26 / hourly; $64,226 - $94,502 / annually

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
• Support to help you reach your career goals:
  • Training, classes, and professional development
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:
  • A voluntary, confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges impacting overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
  • Common sources of stress addressed include mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
  • Daily Living/Convenience Services: chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

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.