Class Code: 00719
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES
FISCAL & POLICY ANALYST, SENIOR
DEFINITION
Performs advanced level financial analysis, planning
and program evaluation, management analysis, and budgeting work; performs
related work as required.
The
Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and
not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.
WORK EXAMPLES
Provides financial analysis, management analysis, and
operational evaluation relating to budget formulation, program operations,
control of appropriations and state tax policy.
Confers with departmental administrators and financial
programs managers on fiscal problems to interpret and enforce statewide
accounting and financial policies and regulations; provides input on the
coordination and processing of fiscal claims against the state.
Conducts planning, budget, and management studies to
recommend alternative courses of action based upon reports, grant requests,
budget requests and conferences with affected state or local officials.
Advises and assists assigned department(s) or local
entities to ensure adherence to executive policies and legislative intent.
Reviews and evaluates requests for operating and
capital program funds or allotment requests to recommend approval,
modification, disallowance or the agency’s or local entity’s request.
Analyzes proposed legislation and policy revisions or
prepares revenue estimates, statistical reports, financial estimates, and
fiscal notes to assess impact and effect; recommends support, modification or
withdrawal based upon the Governor’s adopted program plans and financial
policies.
Conducts studies and surveys of methods and
procedures; prepares comprehensive reports of such activity including
recommendations for indicated action.
Participates in legislative hearings to explain
general or specific aspects of budget and legislative proposals and assure that
the Governor’s policies are made known to concerned parties.
Communicates with department or local entity heads and
fiscal officers to gather current information about the organization’s
activities and problems.
Assists supervisor by performing such duties as
instructing employees, answering questions, distributing and balancing the
workload, and checking work; may make suggestions on selection, promotions and
reassignments.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of contemporary principles, techniques and
methods of management analysis, administration, and program evaluation.
Knowledge of state or local budget and accounting
policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the operating programs, functions and
objectives of the department(s) or local entities for which services are
rendered.
Knowledge of electronic data processing applications
related to financial reporting systems.
Knowledge of the state legislative system particularly
as it applies to the budgetary process.
Ability to interact with department representatives,
legislators, local government representatives, the public, and other office
staff.
Ability to read, understand and interpret the Code of
Iowa, legislative bills and actions.
Ability to prepare, evaluate and explain diverse
financial data.
Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest or
unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with internal and external
clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and
cooperative manner. Committed to quality
service.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort and
commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and
attention to detail.
Responds appropriately to supervision. Follows policy and cooperates with
supervisors.
Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals
of the organization.
Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust,
and group identity. Fosters commitment
and team spirit.
Expresses information to individuals or groups
effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the
information. Listens to others and
responds appropriately.
Sufficient stability to respond to intensely emotional
reactions, to adjust to work pressures, change, or difficult situations without
being negatively impacted by stress.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS
Experience equal to seven years of full-time
professional level budget analysis, financial management, accounting, or
management analysis work;
OR
an
equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting thirty
semester hours of accredited post high school education for each year of the
required experience to a maximum substitution of four years;
OR
an
equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting a master’s
degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law,
Economics, Finance or Accounting for two years of the required experience;
OR
an
equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting thirty
semester hours of accredited post graduate education in Business
Administration, Public Administration, Law, Economics, Finance or Accounting
for each year of the required experience.
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
For certain designated positions the Appointing
Authority, with Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources
Enterprise approval, may selectively request those applicants possessing a
minimum of twenty semester hours of education or two years of experience or a
combination thereof in one of the following areas...
002 accounting
018 auditing
058 budgeting
061 business
administration
391 management
534 public
administration
Applicants
desiring to be considered for these positions should be sure to list related
course work and experience on the experience and special requirements sections
of the application.
Effective
Date: 6/07
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