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School Finance Analyst (Program Specialist III)

School Finance Analyst (Program Specialist III)

State of NebraskaLincoln, NE, US
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The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency :

Education - Agency 13

Location : Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate : $33.532

Job Posting :

JR2025-00019712 School Finance Analyst (Program Specialist III) (Open)

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

10-10-2025

Job Description :

If you're a finance guru with an interest in impacting education, and you enjoy looking into school finance information, this is your gig! NDE is looking for a School Finance Analyst to provide school finance research and leadership to inform educational policy decision makers and leaders across the state. This includes collecting and evaluating state aid and school finance information to verify, validate, and analyze data related to statewide school budgets. Quite the impact!

The team is looking for finance / accounting backgrounds, political savvy, and experience with, or interest in, research and data. Candidates with a high attention to detail, ability to problem solve, and comfort presenting information to a variety of audiences are ideal! If this speaks to you, apply today!

  • The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.

Office Location : This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.

Pay Grade 9 : $33.532 / hour

This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

Teammates Enjoy

In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $28,400 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

  • Researches state aid and school finance information from paper-based sources, the internet, and other online databases.
  • Collaborates with Nebraska Department of Education staff to analyze and verify state aid and school finance data for research and calculations.
  • Develops financial models, and conducts benchmarking and process analysis.
  • Collects information related to past and comparative school finance economic data to develop economic forecasts and trends.
  • Tracks and determines financial trends by analyzing results compared to forecasts.
  • Ensures project deadlines are met, and develops and presents briefs to guide long-term policy decision-making.
  • Collaborates with other Nebraska Department of Education staff to write state aid and school finance economic research specifications, requirements, and objectives.
  • Maintains regular & reliable attendance, travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.
  • Working Conditions and Travel :

    This position requires approximately 100% of work time spent in an office environment; there may be time spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as conferences or off-site meetings. There is approximately five days of overnight travel per year.

    Requirements / Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications :

    Bachelor's degree in a related field and four 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 a related field (e.g., finance, accounting) and at least four years of experience financial analysis or working within financial research.

    If you have any questions about this posting or working at NDE, please email us at nde.hrjobpostings@nebraska.gov.

    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. PandoLogic. Category : , Keywords : Financial Analyst

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