Initial Posting Date: 10/15/2024
Application Deadline: 10/29/2024
Agency: Department of Human Services
Salary Range: $6,901 - $10,161
Position Type: Employee
Position Title: Senior Financial Systems Project Liaison, Operations & Policy Analyst 4
Job Description:
The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
Opportunity Awaits! We're in search of leaders committed to promoting and fostering a diverse and qualified workforce where individuals feel welcome, appreciated, and valued for all they bring to the organization. This position makes decisions to direct program and system analysts on processing logic and performance criteria. Decisions involve complex technical components of proper accounting and reporting treatment for an event or transaction based on a thorough understanding of the processes contained in the system. If you are a skilled professional in Finance, Accounting, Business Systems, Excel and various computer applications, consider taking on a key role in our team as the Senior Financial Systems Project Liaison, Operations and Policy Analyst 4 for the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS).
About Office of Financial Services (OFS)
The Office of Financial Services (OFS) operates as a shared financial service for ODHS and Oregon Health Authority (OHA). OFS is the steward of ODHS and OHA financial resources ensuring honesty, integrity, and accountability by efficiently and effectively providing accurate, accountable, and responsive financial management and business services to clients, stakeholders, and employees in support of ODHS and OHA missions and in compliance with state laws and federal policies, rules, and regulations.
Summary of Duties
As a Senior Financial Systems Project Liaison, Operations and Policy Analyst 4, you will:
- Act as the Senior Financial Project Analyst for the Financial Systems Modernization Project.
- Work closely with key partners in the research and development of new systems, providing consultative advice on the administrative, policy, programmatic and financial management aspects of ODHS/OHA.
- Implement financial solutions across both ODHS and OHA.
- Manage and coordinate comprehensive studies to evaluate business operations, program regulations and statutes, legislative and executive intent, operating policies, rules, and business processes to allow for successful design and development of new financial systems.
- Explain policy issues and the effect of proposed legislation on financial systems and program operations.
- Review submission of federal advanced planning documents to federal partners related to financial system modernization.
- Evaluate organizational systems shared by state agencies and assist with market research as needed for modernization efforts.
- Define and draft financial policy and system requirements by working with stakeholders from different state agencies, the federal government, and CFO, EIS partners.
Minimum Qualifications
Eight years professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work. Education in Accounting, Finance, Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business/Administration, Education, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Economics, health, or human services, will substitute for experience based on the following:
- Associate degree in any of the listed areas substitutes for 18 months of experience.
- Bachelor's degree in any of the listed areas substitutes for three (3) years of experience.
- Master's degree in any of the listed areas substitutes for four (4) years of experience.
- Doctorate degree in any of the listed areas substitutes for five (5) years of experience.
Essential Attributes
We are looking for candidates with:
- Experience with Financial Systems and Financial Applications.
- Experience with Government financial and accounting systems and processes.
- Customer service skills, and experience with user support.
- Experience as a systems analyst, including requirements, testing, and procedures.
- Experience writing user/procedural material and responding to users clearly and succinctly.
- Multi-tasking skills, and comfort in working independently.
- Interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate with tact and professionalism.
- Ability to analyze problems, develop a path toward problem solving, and continue the process to completion.
- Effective planning and organizational skills, and ability to be flexible in a rapidly changing environment.
- Good verbal and writing skills, ability to make formal and informal presentations to large and small groups.
Working Conditions
- This position is eligible for hybrid work. The ability to report to a Salem office more frequently is required when training, business, or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities.
- This is a non-supervisory, lead work position in a typical office environment.
- Hours may vary based on implementation schedules and deliverables.
- Requires frequent use of a PC, which includes repetitious hand movement.
- Works in close proximity with people and office equipment with frequent interruptions and distractions.
- Some travel may be required.
- Regular and consistent attendance is essential.
Background Checks and Requirements
- If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification.
- The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
Benefits
- Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
- Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Amazing benefits package.
- Cost of Living Adjustments.
General Information
- This is a permanent, full-time position and is a Management Service, Non-Supervisory position and is not represented by a union.
- This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.
Contact Information
- The recruiter for this position is Nora Leyva Esquivel. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-167473.
- Email: Nora.L.LEYVA-ESQUIVEL@odhs.oregon.gov
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