Nebraska Department of Correctional Services is hiring a School Finance Analyst (Program Specialist III)

The Nebraska Department of Education seeks a School Finance Analyst (Program Specialist III) to provide essential research and leadership on school finance. Your work will directly inform educational policy decision-makers by collecting, verifying, and analyzing statewide school budget data and state aid information.

What You'll Do

• Research state aid and school finance information from paper-based sources, the internet, and online databases.
• Collaborate with department staff to analyze and verify state aid and school finance data for research and calculations.
• Develop financial models and conduct benchmarking and process analysis.
• Collect historical and comparative data to develop economic forecasts and trends.
• Track and determine financial trends by analyzing results compared to forecasts.
• Ensure project deadlines are met and develop and present briefs to guide long-term policy decision-making.
• Collaborate with staff to write state aid and school finance economic research specifications, requirements, and objectives.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance, travel independently, and work in a variety of settings.

What We're Looking For

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Four years of experience related to the essential functions of the position.

Nice to Have

• A master’s degree in a related field, such as finance or accounting.
• At least four years of experience in financial analysis or working within financial research.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation: $33.532/hour.
• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement plans.
• 79% employer-paid health insurance, plus dental, vision, short and long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, and an employee discount program.
• Generous vacation and sick leave earnings, starting at 12 days each per year, plus a variety of other leave types.
• 156% state-matched retirement ($1.56 for every dollar) with a guaranteed 5% return.
• Thirteen paid holidays per year.

Work Mode

This is an onsite position based in Lincoln, NE.

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.