SPFHS-2026-21 Administrative Analyst 3

About the role

The Administrative Analyst 3 position involves reviewing, analyzing, and appraising current department administrative procedures, organization, and performance. Responsibilities include conducting statistical, fiscal, and budgetary analyses for Forests & Natural Lands programs, designing and developing fiscal database programs, auditing units' accounts for accuracy, preparing and reconciling accounts statements, and supporting procurement and purchasing activities related to federally funded grants.

Responsibilities

• Conduct statistical, fiscal, and budgetary analyses for Forests & Natural Lands programs
• Perform accounting and cost analysis
• Design and develop fiscal database programs for the collection of monies and monitoring funding and spending allocations
• Audits units' accounts for accuracy
• Prepares and reconciles monthly and annual accounts statements
• Supports procurement and purchasing activities related to federally funded grants, ensuring compliance with applicable federal regulations and grant requirements

Requirements

• Seven (7) years of professional experience involving the review, analysis, and evaluation of budget, organization, administrative practices, operational methods, management operations, or data processing applications, or any combination thereof, which shall have included responsibility for the recommendation, planning, and/or implementation of improvements in a business or government agency.
• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
• Possession of a master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Accounting; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.

Preferred Skill Set

• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Working experience with the NJ Financial System

Benefits

• Paid Benefit Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Alternative Workweek Program*
• Telework*
• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Commuter Tax Savings Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement*

Schedule

NL (35-hour) Work Week

Pay

(P26) $80,755.57 - $118,678.17

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted electronically before 4 p.m. on the closing date. Please ensure your letter of interest and credentials are sent before this time.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of New Jersey is committed to inclusive hiring and a diverse workforce. Applicants are encouraged to voluntarily answer a few brief questions on the NJ Affirmative Action Information Form. All information is considered confidential and will be filed separately with the agency's affirmative action officer.