(DOE-031-25) Analyst Trainee

Analyst Trainee

Under the direction of a supervisor in the Office of Budget and Accounting, as a trainee and productive worker, receives on the job training in analytic practices / procedures and application and research and preparation of reports, completes assignments which will provide practical analyst experience and / or learns to review and analyze financial reports.

The trainee will be assigned to the Budget Section within the Office, where they will gain hands-on experience in state fiscal operations. The position will involve learning and supporting the use of core state systems, including NJCFS (New Jersey Comprehensive Financial System), PMIS (Position Management Information System), eCATS (electronic cost accounting timesheet system), and Business Objects reporting. The trainee will assist in the Department's annual technical budget submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) by gathering and reviewing data, preparing supporting documentation, and ensuring compliance with state requirements. A key responsibility will be working closely with Human Resources staff to monitor personnel actions, verify that staffing changes are accurately reflected in budget records, and confirm that position allocations align with available funding. The trainee will also spend significant time in eCATS, reviewing and validating timesheet data to ensure employees are properly coded to the correct accounts and funding sources. They will provide support in reconciling discrepancies and advising supervisors on coding issues. Throughout the year, the trainee will be engaged in various fiscal analyses, accounting transactions, special projects, and ad-hoc assignments that support the overall fiscal health of the Department; and performs other related work as required.

Education / Experience

Note : Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.

Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the position.

Note : Experience must be related to the journeyman title associated with the position.

or

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Note : "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.

Advancement : Appointees who successfully complete the twelve (12) month training period will be eligible for advancement to the following title under Civil Service Commission procedures : Administrative Analyst 1. The inability of an employee in this trainee title to attain a level of performance warranting advancement to the title listed above shall be considered as cause for separation.

Preferred Education / Experience

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or Public Administration. Candidates should have proficiency and practical experience in utilizing Microsoft Office, a mainframe accounting system and / or a grants management system.

Employee Benefits

As a NJ State Department, NJDOE offers a comprehensive benefits package including :

• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA / HSA)
• 13 paid holidays
• Benefit Leave (vacation days, sick days and administrative leave days)
• Telework
• Alternate Work Week Program
• Pursuant to Department's policy, procedures, and / or guidelines.

Open to the Following

In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment.

Applicants must meet the open competitive requirements listed on the job specification on file at the Civil Service Commission. You may access the job specification through the Civil Service Commission's website.

Interested candidates may apply via.

Authorization to Work

Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement regulations. Note : The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for work visas.

SAME Applicants

If you are applying under the NJ "SAME" program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program, visit their website, email, or call the Civil Service Commission.

EOE / AA Statement

The New Jersey State Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has an Affirmative Action Program, and will not discriminate against any person because of race, creed, religion, color, national origin / nationality, ancestry, age, sex / gender (including pregnancy), marital status / civil union partnership, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic partnership status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, disability, (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and / or intellectual disabilities), or liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, and is committed to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.