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Government Finance AnalystPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4619739) ApplyGovernment Finance AnalystSalary $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 AnnuallyLocation Denver Metro, COJob TypeFull TimeJob Number01866-PRN-FINOPS-0824DepartmentDepartment of EducationDivisionSchool Finance and OperationsOpening Date08/28/2024Closing Date9/25/2024 11:59 PM MountainFLSADetermined by PositionType of AnnouncementThis position is open only to Colorado state residents.Primary Physical Work AddressDowntown/Denver Metro/Eligible for a hybrid (office/remote) work environment.FLSA StatusExempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.Department Contact [email protected] To ApplyPlease submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
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Department InformationThis position is only open to current Residents of Colorado. Incumbent will be required to complete work for CDE within Colorado. This announcement is posted until filled or preferred candidate(s) are identified; it is in your best interest to apply early. Colorado Department of Education – What We Do The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers, and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the state's approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute.As the administrative arm of theState Board of Education (https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeboard) , CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data.CDE is a values-based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, strong stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance.CDE strives to incorporate five core values that we uphold in our work internally and externally. If you come to CDE, be prepared to incorporate Integrity, Equity, Accountability, Trust, and commitment to Service in what you do.Why Work For CDEThe work we do is rewarding and impacts the students, families, educators, and communities across Colorado. Our leadership also promotes a culture that puts families and self-care as a priority. Along with meaningful work and an environment that puts employees first, the state also offers rich benefits that intend to make us an Employer of Choice!The following is a summary of the benefits we offer:
Flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours, working from home, working in the office, and/or a hybrid working environment.
Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible.
Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance
Up to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
11 paid holidays per year
Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals
Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)www.copera.org
Employer paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply)
Paid professional development opportunities
Description of JobThe School Finance Senior Analyst plays a critical role in CDE's Public School Finance Unit coordinating data collected and produced by the unit. The Senior Analyst is part of the team that ensures that school districts have access to accurate and timely finance information to inform critical decision-making at the district level. The Senior Analyst will work closely to support the Program Director and provide redundancy for crucial unit activities and responsibilities. The Senior Analyst will also have frequent contact with our customers, Colorado school districts, and is a key, visible representative of the department and the Unit.Key Duties: Assist school districts with pupil count projections and the resulting impact to school district funding based on the revised pupil count projections. Assist districts with identifying students to be counted and correct data reporting codes. Provide estimates and frequent updates to estimates for district financial information, based on most current information. Run data queries and provide school finance data and pupil count information to private entities as well as other units within the Department and State agencies. Collect and compile annual election results for school districts for all local elections related to bond, override, transportation, etc. Perform data quality checks on submitted data. Compile pupil count data by county, by district to provide judicial catchment area proration for detention center billing and county proration data to county treasurers for county public school fund distributions. Collect and compile assessed valuations from counties for each school district to ensure accurate values are used by school districts for certification of mill levies. Collect all mill levy certifications and prepare various reports that are posted on the website. Perform data quality checks on submitted data. Record adjustments to prior year pupil counts due to audit findings and prepare withholdings reports authorized by school districts from the district’s state share of Total Program funding. Assist with the Unit’s training and technical assistance activities for school districts. Calculate annual additional and supplemental at-risk funds, monthly facility school payments and other payments required by statute for distribution. Work with program director to learn all aspects of School Finance Act and Total Program formula. Perform detailed review of statewide communications and posted information, including confirmation of inputs and calculations to ensure accuracy of publicly available information. Once trained and onboarded, act as back-up to the program director for monthly payment calculations and distributions. Other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsMINIMUMEDUCATION ANDEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, financial management, or related field OR appropriate combination of education and experience Experience in finance and/or accounting, preferably in education Advanced user of Excel Experience performing financial data analysis Proficient in other Microsoft Office Programs including Word, PowerPoint and Access Strong customer service skills that enhance a professional demeanor Experience explaining complex financial topics to a non-financial audience Understands and is committed to goals of equity; consistently brings an equity mindset to the organization’s work and workplace Implements and carries out a project or task to completion. Effectively plans and implements successful projects utilizing the strengths of others. Is a role model for consistency and the timely and successful completion of tasks and projects. Demonstrates tact, diplomacy, effective social and business skills; and contributes to maintaining a high level of morale and motivation amongst team members. Demonstrates skills, job-specific knowledge, and the abilities necessary to provide the appropriate quantity and quality of work, in a timely and efficient manner Solves problems or resolves difficult situations, and takes initiative to increase job knowledge for self and others Develops, maintains, and strengthens relationships with others inside or outside the organization Embraces behaviors and attitudes that enable effective work cross-culturally Experience in analyzing, interpreting, recommending, and implementing policy and procedure guidelines. Demonstrated ability to conduct successful presentations and trainings at workshops, conferences, and other meetingsSupplemental InformationComplete Applications must include :
Completed Online Application: Required - Submitted through our ATS (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Colorado) .
Resume: Required
College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.
Failure to submit a complete applicationas defined above by the announcement closewill result in your application being removed from consideration. Resumes and Cover Letters WILL NOT be reviewed for minimum qualification screening. FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30.All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately. Email Address:All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time-sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "[email protected]" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam-filtered email.Appeal Rights:If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination.Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available atwww.colorado.gov/spb.A standard appeal form is available at:https://spb.colorado.gov/. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and Equal Employment OpportunityThe State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, a medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.The Colorado Department of Education is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries [email protected] note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.01 A cover letter and resume is required that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum qualifications and exceptional candidate section of this announcement. Resumes and cover letters must be copied & pasted in the respective Supplemental Question Box (3 pages or 11,500 character limit)without names or any contact information or PII information.Please note: The experience, education, abilities, and accomplishments listed in this announcement have been identified as critical to successful performance in this position. Your resume and cover letter should address your interest in and qualifications for this job with CDE. Please be specific and detailed in describing experience, abilities, and accomplishments as they relate to this position's requirements and major duties as described in the announcement. We recommend limiting your resume and/or cover letter to experience that is applicable to this position. Please indicate your understanding of this requirement. 02 Please copy and paste your RESUME into this question (work history only).DoNotinclude any Personally Identifiable Information (Such as your name, any contact information, or social media account information). This area has a limit of 11,500 characters (approximately 3 pages {85}). 03 Please copy and paste your COVER LETTER into this question.DoNotinclude any Personally Identifiable Information (Such as your name, any contact information, or social media account information). This area has a limit of 11,500 characters (approximately 3 pages {85}). 04 Resumes and cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.Resumes, Cover Letters, or other required Supplemental Documentation will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. Have you uploaded and attached your resume, cover letter, and other required documentation to this application?
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Please indicate your understanding that failure to submit all items listed under "Complete Applications" at the time of application may remove your application from consideration.If have not uploaded the required items, you can go back now and upload those documents before submission of this application.
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In an effort to encourage equity and diversity and meet legal requirements in hiring, items with personally identifiable information will not be released to Hiring Managers until the interview stage. Application work history must demonstrate that you meet minimum qualifications and detail any experience relevant to the position. Please indicate your understanding of this requirement.
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Minimum QualificationsYour application as submitted is used to determine if you meet Minimum Qualifications. Please read the Minimum Qualifications and ensure that the information in your application describes experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities to the Minimum Qualifications. Human Resources Analysts will not infer that you meet the Minimum Qualifications if the information isn't detailed in your application. Years of experience will be expressed in terms of full-time equivalent service with full-time workload equal to one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) year. No more than 1.00 FTE year may be credited in any twelve (12) month period. Positions working 40 hours or less per week will be pro-rated: 30 hrs/wk=0.75 FTE=9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk=0.5 FTE=6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk=0.25 FTE=3 mos credit.)
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Are you using substitutions to meet the minimum qualifications for the position?
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If you are using substitutions to meet the minimum qualifications for the position, select which option applies to you.
Using additional education to substitute for the required experience.
Using additional relevant experience to substitute for the education requirement.
Not using substitutions.
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The Colorado Constitution requires that applicants for State of Colorado Classified positions be Colorado residents at the time the application is submitted. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency?
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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee (including public Institutions of higher education), please provide your Employee Identification Number (EID) in order to verify your current or previous employment. If you indicated that you are a current State of Colorado employee, please list all State of Colorado Departments or institutions of Higher Education for which you have worked for and your Employee ID (if known): Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not applicable, please state "N/A".
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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A".
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If you are a veteran eligible for Veteran Preference Points, a copy of your DD-214 is required to be submitted as an attachment to your online application.If you have not attached a copy of your DD214 to your application, you may go back and do so now.Have you attached a copy of your DD-214 to this application?
N/A - I am not a veteran.
Yes - I attached a copy of my DD-214 to this application.
No - I am a veteran, but I do not qualify for veterans' preference.
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This position iseligible for a Hybrid flex work place; the incumbent isrequired to maintain a home office within Colorado and report to the office as neededto complete the job duties of this position. Please indicate your understanding and acceptance of this requirement.
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This position is100% Remote (no assigned office space will be provided)and willrequire the incumbent to maintain a home office within Coloradoto complete the job duties of this position. Please indicate your understanding and acceptance of this requirement.
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This position is 100% onsite (Remote work is not permitted).The selected Incumbent will be required to report to the Office/Work Site to complete the assigned job duties. Please indicate your understanding and acceptance of this requirement.
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The salary range listed is the department's good faith range expected to be offered. Are you willing to accept an offer in the range listed in this announcement?
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Maybe. I believe my knowledge and skills encompass all of the minimum qualifications, the preferred qualifications, and special requirements of the position. I have detailed this in the work experience section of the application.
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This is a term-limited position and employment cannot be guaranteed beyond the listed funded date in this announcement. Employees who are in term-limited positions are eligible to apply for other positions within the state personnel system, including transfer opportunities. If selected, you will be required to sign a Waiver of Retention Rights. As a condition of employment, are you willing and able to agree to resign at the conclusion of the listed funded period?
I accept these Conditions of Employment.
I do Not accept these Conditions of Employment.
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CDE hires applicants with lots of experience and little to no education, or those with lots of education and little experience, or those with a combination of both! When considering the Minimum Qualifications, Competencies for Success, and Preferred Qualifications in this announcement, tell us how your background is directly relevant or transferable to meeting the requirements.
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If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt upload (attach) it.
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