• Job Description

  Req#: 5014991
  Salary: $25.02 - $30.75 Hourly
  Location : Salt Lake County, UT
  Job Type: Full Time
  Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
  Job Number: 45695
  Agency: 250 Health & Human Services
  Unit: DFA units 1211-1221
  Opening Date: 07/22/2025
  Closing Date: Continuous
  FLSA: Non-Exempt
  Recruiter: Chelsea Edwards (chelseaedwards@utah.gov)
  # of Openings: 2
  Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
  Location: All candidates selected to fill vacancies at the Division of Finance & Administration may be reassigned to other work locations at any time based on business need. This recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies within DFA.
  Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.
  Schedule Code Description: These positions are currently a hybrid of both in-office up to two (2) days a week required, and remote work.
  Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
  EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.
  
  Job Description
  This is aFinancial Analyst III position in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). This position responsibility may include federal funds tracking, fiscal note tracking, and coordination with department offices and Divisions of Finance & Administration submission and monitoring, present and defend practices, interpret reports and fiscal information; resolve, reconcile, and adjust for conditions; participate in developing, modifying, or enhancing appropriate fiscal procedures and practices; develop and interpret financial reports; research financial problem areas; and exercise decision making in recording and analyzing financial data.
  
  Why You Should Join Our Team: This is an opportunity to make a difference. Along with the satisfaction of ensuring continuity of public programs, you will also receive health and retirement benefits. These plans include generous paid time off, allowing you to maintain a positive work-life balance.
  The Agency: To learn more about the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, click here. If offered this position, your continued employment with DHHS will be contingent upon passing a fingerprint background check.
  Location: All candidates selected to fill vacancies at the Division of Finance & Administration may be reassigned to other work locations at any time based on business need. This recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies within DFA.
  
  Work Schedule: These positions are currently a hybrid of both in-office up to two (2) days a week required, and remote work.
  
  For more information on the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, please click here
  If offered this position, your employment will be contingent upon passing a background check and review. There will be no cost to you for this check. This check will include fingerprinting, which will be available at various DHHS locations for your convenience. Fingerprinting will be completed prior to your first day of employment. You may review the policy by clicking here.
  
  ** This is a continuous recruitment. It may close at anytime.**
  Responsibilities
  
  • Analyzes fiscal impact of administrative rules and proposed legislation
  • Tracking of federal grants throughout the department
  • Coordinates with department staff, legislative staff, and staff in the Governor's Office on budget needs and changes
  • Researches and reviews financial records, schedules, reports, and/or problem areas.
  • Reconciles financial statements and reports.
  • Reviews fiscal operations to ensure integrity, accuracy and control of data.
  • Analyzes, summarizes and/or reviews data; reports findings, interprets results and/or makes recommendations.
  • Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
  
  Qualifications
  Qualifications
  
  Minimum Qualifications
  
  • An inquisitive nature with a desire to understand the "why" behind tasks and processes, using this knowledge to drive improvements.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues proactively and develop effective solutions.
  • Expertise in financial systems and spreadsheet applications, particularly Excel and Google Sheets, to manage and analyze data efficiently.
  • Strong analytical capabilities combined with exceptional organizational skills to handle complex workflows and maintain accurate records.
  • Has the ability to communicate professionally in both written and verbal forms
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
  • Two or more years of professional financial analysis experience
  • Demonstrated experience in state or local government financial management, including familiarity with public-sector processes and regulations.
  • Solid understanding of governmental budget standards and practices
  
  Supplemental Information
  
  
  • Effective July 1, 2021, State of Utah Employees must either reside in Utah or be in the process of relocating to within 30 days of their start date.
  • This position may currently be a hybrid of both in-office and remote work days. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion, at any time and for any reason.
  • Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
  • Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
  • DHRM rules apply for promotions and transfers.
  • Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
  
  Benefits:
  The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click
  
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  Please indicate your years of professional experience in an Accounting, Finance, or other closely related field:
  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-2 years: (e.g., preparing financial reports, assisting with budget reconciliation, basic financial data analysis)
  • 3-4 years: (e.g., managing specific accounts, contributing to financial forecasting, developing financial models)
  • 5 or more years: (e.g., overseeing financial operations, strategic financial planning, leading complex financial analysis projects)
  
  02
  
  Please explain your professional experience in Accounting, Finance or other closely related field.
  03
  
  Do you have professional experience gathering, monitoring and researching financial information?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  04
  
  Please explain your experience gathering, monitoring, and researching financial information.
  05
  
  Please indicate your years of experience analyzing data.
  • No experience
  • Less than 2 years: (e.g., creating basic summaries, reviewing simple reports)
  • 2 or more years: (e.g., identifying trends, interpreting results, making recommendations based on data)
  
  06
  
  Please explain your experience analyzing data.
  07
  
  Please select all of the following you are proficient with in MS Excel.
  • Table Manipulation
  • Basic Functions (Graphs charts, conditional formatting, etc)
  • Intermediate formulas (vlookup, identify and split strings, database formulas, etc)
  • Advance function (Pivot tables, filters, queries, audit formulas, etc)
  • No experience
  
  08
  
  In applying for this position, I understand that any offer of employment would be contingent upon me successfully completing a background screening as per the Utah Department of Health and Human Services Background Screening Policy. Link to the policy can be found in the job description.
  • Yes
  
  09
  
  Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.
  • State of Utah job site (www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah)
  • Referred by a Friend or Family
  • Indeed
  • Other External Job Board or Site
  • LinkedIn
  • Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
  • DWS job website (www.jobs.utah.gov)
  • Advertisement (Digital Ad, Billboard, Print, etc.)
  • Professional Network (Association, Membership, Work Colleague)
  • University Network (Handshake, School Job Board, Career Center, etc.)
  • Contacted by a Recruiter
  • Career or Job Fair
  • Internship
  • Interviewed for different position
  • Internal communications (Agency/Division, etc.)
  • Other (not listed above)
  
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