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Budget Management Specialist (Administrative Specialist II)

State of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2025

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency :

Education - Agency 13

Location : Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate : 30.219

Job Posting :

JR2025-00013941 Budget Management Specialist (Administrative Specialist II) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed) :

03-14-2025

Job Description :

Are you ready to turn your financial expertise into meaningful impact? As our next Budget Management Specialist, you'll play a key role in supporting our organization's financial operations. From reviewing general ledgers to producing insightful budget reports and closely monitoring spending, your work will help keep our finances on track. You'll also collaborate with teams across the organization to ensure the effective management of their funding programs, giving you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every single day!

We're looking for detail-oriented professionals with a passion for precision and outstanding customer service skills. Join us in a collaborative and supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and your growth is encouraged. If you have experience in financial compliance, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and navigating regulatory standards, you might be exactly who we need! Apply today and take the next step in your career with us!

Office Location & Schedule : This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE, with potential for some telework after an onboarding and training period, contingent upon proper agency approvals.

Pay Rate : $30.219

This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate. The "Classification Salary Range" above is not a listing of available funds.

Teammates Enjoy

In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $26,500 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at https : / / statejobs.nebraska.gov / index.html#benefits

  • Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement

79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!

  • Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types
  • 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that's $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return
  • Thirteen paid holidays per year
  • Essential Functions

  • Responds to inquiries and assists with review, interpretation, and implementation of federal and state laws and regulations related to fiscal compliance.
  • Participates in the allocation and administration of appropriations and grant funds to designated Offices. Provides financial guidance related to availability of funds and best practices of state and federal finances, statutory regulations, federal compliance, and grant funds.
  • Conducts budget analysis and projections for designated budget programs and grants. Advises Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) Office staff on the Office or Program's financial status, budget status, and available cash and grant funds.
  • Gathers, analyzes, and interprets financial data to generate forecasting reports to assist with budget development.
  • Processes requests for funds (e.g., invoices, contract approvals), ensuring supporting documentation is included and meets funding source requirements.
  • Verifies accuracy of account and payroll coding, purchase orders, print requisitions, and other transactions.
  • Assists with development and maintenance of policies and procedures to support internal controls for State and Federal funding.
  • Prepares reports for flow-through funding activities, ensuring funds are being transferred on time, in the correct amount; provides reports (e.g., Federal Financial Reports) to funding sources.
  • Monitors activity in the State of Nebraska accounting system, reviews and corrects entries, and processes contracts, requisitions, and purchase orders.
  • Coordinates a variety of human resources training, including development and delivery of training.
  • Working Conditions and Travel :

    This position requires approximately 90% of work time spent in an office environment (e.g., state offices, home offices); the remainder is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as off-site conferences or meetings. There is also approximately five days of overnight travel per year.

    Requirements / Qualifications :

    Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in a related field (Accounting, Finance, etc.) and two years of experience related to the essential functions of the position. Any equivalent education and / or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

    Preferred Qualifications : Master's degree in Accounting or related field. Prior experience in state and / or federal grant review and compliance.

    Benefits

    We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

    Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit : https : / / statejobs.nebraska.gov / index.html#benefits

    Equal Opportunity Statement

    The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

    Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

    Salary : $26,500

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