M&B-2026-2 Administrative Analyst 4 - Fiscal Management (Internal Posting)

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Department: Department of Environmental Protection Division: Management and Budget Bureau: Budget and Financial Operations Unit: Trust Funds Management Location: 428 East State Street, 4th Floor, Trenton, NJ 08625 Work Week: NL (35-hour) Work Week Salary: (R29) $92,710.53 - $136,605.03 Opening Date: 4/2/2026 Closing Date: 4/16/2026 Existing Vacancies: 1

Scope of Eligibility

• Open to permanent NJDEP employees in a competitive title that meet the requirements below.

Description

Under the general supervision of a supervisory official in the fiscal management areas in a State department or agency, coordinates and supervises work activities of Administrative Analysts, Fiscal Management of lower grade or other subordinate staff engaged in/responsible for fiscal management activities in planning and conducting management, statistical, organizational, fiscal, performance, and budget analyses of department and/or division programs, and where alternative programs are needed makes evaluations and recommendations as required; supervises staff and work activities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related duties as required.

Specific to the Position

• Acting in the capacity of Supervisor for the Trust Funds Unit.
• Reviewing and approving all accounting documents related to bond, tax, capital, and selected state and federal aid funds.
• Overseeing fiscal aspects of bond and tax fund expenditures.
• Reviewing and certifying the appropriate use of funds.
• Ensuring that expenditures comply with legislative intent.
• Supervising loan administration.
• Cash flow analysis.
• Preparation of quarterly and year-end reports.
• Handling OPRA requests related to financial records.

Preferred Skill Set

• Strong analytical capabilities to broaden understanding of the Department's capital program, bond funds, and tax funds.
• Effective communication skills to provide clear and concise guidance and maintain positive working relationships with programmatic points of contact.
• Leadership abilities to guide the team in achieving goals.
• Familiarity with New Jersey Comprehensive Financial System (NJCFS) and WebIntelligence/Business Objects procedures and accounting principles is advantageous.
• Proactive approach to identifying alternative solutions to fiscal challenges.

Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education:

• Option 1:
  • Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
  • Eight (8) years of professional experience in work involving fiscal analyses and evaluation, budgeting, and management operations in government, business, and/or a management consulting firm, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in any combination of Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or Finance courses.
• Option 2:
  • Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in any combination of Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or Finance courses; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
• Option 3:
  • Possession of a master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or Finance; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
• Option 4:
  • Possession of a doctorate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or Finance; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.

NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.

License

• Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Benefits

As a New Jersey State Department, NJDEP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid Benefit Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Alternative Workweek Program*
• Telework*
• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Commuter Tax Savings Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement*

*Pursuant to the State/Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

Residency

• All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011, have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act".

Authorization to Work

• Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations.
• The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.

Veteran's Preference

• To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs.
• Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated.
• For more information, please visit https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service-preference/

Equal Opportunity Employment

• The State of New Jersey seeks to increase the richness and diversity of its workforce, and in doing so, become the employer of choice for all people seeking to work in State Government.
• To evaluate the efforts to attract and employ a diverse workforce, applicants are asked to voluntarily answer a few brief questions on the NJ Affirmative Action Information Form.
• All information is considered confidential and will be filed separately with the agency's affirmative action officer. This information will not be part of your application for employment and will not be considered in any hiring decision.
• DEP Notices of Vacancy have a 4:00 p.m. deadline on the closing date. When filing for these opportunities, please be sure to have your letter of interest and credentials sent electronically before 4 p.m. on the closing date.
• The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
• Accommodations under ADA will be provided upon request.