Education Finance Specialist 1, Education Finance Specialist Trainee 1 (NY HELPS), Box CFO-810/04208
Education Department, State · Albany · New York
- Role
- Performance analyst
- Posted
- Aug 3, 2026
- Closes
- Aug 17, 2026
- Salary
- $66,951 to $85,138 Annually
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Summary
The New York State Education Department seeks Education Finance Specialist 1 positions in the Grants Finance Office to model school aid projections, analyze financing proposals, and provide technical assistance to school districts. The role involves data validation, fiscal oversight of grants, and collaboration with program offices to support P-12 education funding and Universal Pre-K allocations. Based in Albany, this is a full-time permanent position working Monday through Friday with telecommuting allowed.
Key qualifications
- Six years of experience in financial support, auditing, or fiscal transactions in an educational entity
- Bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; advanced degrees substitute for additional years
- Proficiency with Excel preferred
- Comfort with accuracy and attention to detail in a detail-critical environment
- Willingness to learn new computer programs and applications
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