Education Finance Specialist 1, Education Finance Specialist Trainee 1 (NY HELPS) (Multiple Positions), Box State Aid EFS 1
Education Department, State · Albany · New York
- Role
- Performance analyst
- Posted
- Nov 12, 2024
- Closes
- Apr 21, 2027
- Salary
- $53,132 (Trainee 1), $56,183 (Trainee 2), $69,964 (Full Performance level SG-18); maximum salary of $82,656
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Summary
The New York State Education Department seeks Education Finance Specialist positions in the Office of State Aid and Fiscal Analysis and Research Unit to support the calculation, payment, verification, and projection of over $31 billion in annual State Aid to school districts and BOCES. Duties include reviewing school district aid claims via the State Aid Management System, analyzing education finance data, assisting with legislation review, and providing technical assistance to school administrators. This is a full-time position in Albany with opportunities to telecommute up to 30% per pay period.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- Two years of professional work experience in an educational agency performing financial support, payment authorization, or fiscal transaction review (for Education Finance Specialist 1)
- Experience with data analysis, databases, and financial systems
- Knowledge of state aid formulas, payment formulas, statute and regulations
- Ability to use web-based software systems and prepare reports
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