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State of Montana Business Analyst (00609) in Helena, Montana
This first review of applications will be March 12, 2025.Please submit the following required documents on theState of Montana Careerswebsite: * Resume -Please include dates of employment and your supervisor’s name/phone number for each position. * * For a complete job description, please emailopi.careers@mt.gov * * Why you would enjoy working here;Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200 unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPI’s purpose with applicable knowledge in education, health, research and analysis, nutrition, finance, administration, human resources, licensing and regulation, information technology, and many others. We are proud to serve 149,000 students pre-K to grade 12, their parents and guardians, 400 school districts, 16,000 educational professionals, and 3,000 adult learners. * * * _Benefits of working for OPI:_ · Work/life balance · Family friendly · Dedicated and caring colleagues · Health coverage · Retirement plans · Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year) · Opportunities and room for professional growth · Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. *_Job Overview:_ The Financial Process Coordinator reports directly to the School Finance division senior manager and works on projects to evaluate processes, identify areas of improvement, and make recommendations to optimize efficiency and productivity. This position is responsible for understanding business needs, processes, and goals and assisting with analyzing data and will act as a liaison with other divisions in OPI. The School Finance Financial Process Coordinator will provide strategic direction and tailored plans to improve organizational performance while ensuring ongoing support to school districts and other stakeholders.__ _Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Behaviors):_ · Knowledge of analytical and problem-solving skills. · Knowledge of technology systems and their application to the management of large fiscal programs. · Skilled in communication and interpersonal skills. · Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements. · Ability to analyze and integrate numerous and rapidly changing school budget and accounting laws. · Ability to identify critical information necessary to solve problems. · Ability to understand the different roles and hierarchy within the organization. · Ability to interpret fiscal records, compile data, and prepare financial reports. · Ability to create and present trainings to varied audiences. _Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience_): · Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or relevant field. · 3 years of professional experience in process management, accounting, finance, data management, or job-related experience. · Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. _Does this sound like you?_ Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online, including any veterans or disability preference documentation.When submitting the required documents, you must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position.Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This position is in the PERS retirement system. Title: Business Analyst (00609) Location: Helena Requisition ID: 25140516