Financial Analyst 9-P11 (Budget Analyst)

Financial Analyst 9-P11 (Budget Analyst)

Salary : $25.85 - $40.51 Hourly

Location : Lansing, MI

Job Type : Permanent Full Time

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number : 6501-25-DIFS-126 FINCALTE

Department : Department of Insurance and Financial Services

The Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is seeking individuals to work in public service as a Budget Analyst in Office of Financial and Administrative Services. These positions offer an opportunity to build a lifelong career doing work that truly matters - helping to protect consumers and maintain public confidence in Michigan's insurance and financial services industries.

The right candidate will have a significant role in the Office of Financial and Administrative Services as a Budget Analyst for budget and financial reporting. As part of a collaborative team, you will help ensure that budget and financial reports are accurate and compliant with state and federal reporting requirements. Responsibilities include assisting with budget development, monitoring development schedules, preparing required reports, and tracking relevant legislation. Additionally, you will support efforts to review and improve processes that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

This position provides competitive pay, retirement, health, vision, and dental benefits.

Note : The Salary listed above is a range, and the final salary is determined by the selected candidate's education and experience.

This position currently offers a $2,500 signing bonus to eligible new hires.

Work Location : This is an in-person position based in Lansing, Michigan, with the possibility for a hybrid work schedule where you would work from home up to three days per week, following a training period if approved.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, copy of official college transcripts, and three professional references, including current and previous supervisors.

An "official college transcript" must contain the college / university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed, and the Registrar's signature and / or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, as long as it contains the elements listed above. The college / university does not have to send the transcripts directly to DIFS.

Failure to attach the requested documents may result in your application being screened out.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process, including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. Any applicant that is suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.

DIFS is a Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly Employer, committed to recruiting, training, and retaining veterans and their spouses.

Required Education and Experience :

Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major with at least 12 semester (18 term) credits in one or a combination of the following : accounting, finance, or economics.

Experience :

Financial Analyst 9 : No specific @type or amount is required.

Financial Analyst 10 : One year of professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and / or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, equivalent to a Financial Analyst 9.

Financial Analyst P11 : Two years of professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and / or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, equivalent to a Financial Analyst, including one year equivalent to a Financial Analyst 10.

Alternate Education and Experience : College credits may be substituted on a proportional basis (one year of college education may substitute for one quarter of the required experience) for up to one half of the required experience.

Additional Requirements and Information :

View the job specification at : https : / / www.michigan.gov / mdcs / - / media / Project / Websites / mdcs / JOBSPECS / F / FinancialAnalyst.pdf

Accommodations : If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below :

Rewarding Work : State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits : The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov / employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs : The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http : / / www.mi.gov / orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave : Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave : Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays : Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs : Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential : Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if military pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs : In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness : Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction : Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development : To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules : Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

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