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Fiscal Management Specialist 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Health

Recent

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$51,971 - $79,062

per year

Closes

January 20, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing large budgets for a nutrition program that supports women, infants, and children, including tracking funds, preparing financial projections, and ensuring compliance with grant rules.

You'll handle about $200 million in total funding, review budgets, and help with audits to keep essential food and services available.

It's a great fit for someone detail-oriented with a background in finance who wants to contribute to public health in Pennsylvania.

Key Requirements

  • One year as a Financial Programs Trainee or equivalent federal role
  • One year of paraprofessional fiscal administration experience plus a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or related field
  • Equivalent combination of relevant experience and training
  • Meet Pennsylvania residency requirements
  • Strong analytical skills for budget evaluation and fiscal projections
  • Knowledge of federal budget regulations and grant mandates
  • Ability to provide technical assistance for audits and oversee fund distribution

Full Job Description

Are you a whiz with numbers who enjoys budgeting, tracking data, and strategic planning? Would you enjoy using your knowledge of fiscal analysis and grants to make a difference for your community? The Department of Health (DOH) is seeking a dedicated Fiscal Management Specialist 1 to provide fiscal consultation and funds management for the Women, Infant, and Children's (WIC) program. If you want to make a positive impact by monitoring essential funds for nutrition services and food, then this is the perfect opportunity for you. Apply today!

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Requirements

As a Fiscal Management Specialist 1, you will manage approximately $57 million in Nutritional Service Administration (NSA) funds and approximately $144 million in food funds for participants.

You will maintain a working knowledge of all grant mandates and activities, along with federal budget regulations, in order to accurately oversee the distribution of costs between funding sources.

You will also evaluate budget requests, make adjustments, prepare recommendations, and review fiscal documents and transactions.

This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to ensure availability of fiscal resources necessary for agency needs.

In addition, you will assist with yearly budget and re-budget requests, prepare monthly fiscal projections, and provide technical assistance for audits.


Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
  • Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to three days per week.

    In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.

    If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

    Additional details may be provided during the interview.

  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • One year as a Financial Programs Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
  • One year of experience in paraprofessional fiscal administration work, and a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training.


Other Requirements:

  • You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.


How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

  • Veterans:

    • Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.


    Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

    • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).


    If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.


    The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

    The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

    The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

    All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

    Additional Information

    • Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
    • Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
    • Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
    • You must provide complete and accurate information or:
      • your score may be lower than deserved.
      • you may be disqualified.
    • You may only apply/test once for this posting.
    • Your results will be provided via email.

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    Posted on NEOGOV: 1/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/6/2026

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