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Fiscal Analyst examination

Fiscal Analyst open competitive examination (S1255H) for State of New Jersey. Open to residents of New Jersey. File by November 23, 2026 on the Civil Service Commission's system.

State of New Jersey · Symbol S1255H

Open for filing until Monday, November 23, 2026 (as of November 4, 2026)

This is an open competitive examination: anyone who meets the requirements in the announcement may file. Open to residents of New Jersey.

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SymbolS1255H
TitleFiscal Analyst
EmployerState of New Jersey
Who may fileOpen to residents of New Jersey
AnnouncedNovember 1, 2026
Closing dateNovember 23, 2026
Job specificationFISCAL ANALYST (50532)
Work week (specification)35 hours
Salary$58,222.22 to $84,763.22 a year (State range P18)

Salary

The title is paid in range P18 on the A-P-R-S schedule: $58,222.22 to $84,763.22 a year at the current schedule's rates, effective July 11, 2026. This is the title's published State range, not a figure taken from the announcement. The announcement states the salary for this examination, and a new appointee usually starts at the first step.

What the job is

From the Commission's job specification for FISCAL ANALYST:

Under close supervision of a supervisory official in a state department or agency, participates in analysis of fiscal activities including budget preparation, review and maintenance, assists in analyzing budgets for grants, contracts, state funds and/or program funds, assists in analyzing fiscal impacts, maintains records; does other related duties.

Examples of work it lists:

  • Assists in providing technical advice on fiscal matters and problems.
  • Assists in resolving problems and establishing budgetary policies and procedures.
  • Monitors internal financial controls and reviews and analyzes financial records.
  • Determines allotment of funds.

The full specification lists the examples of work, the requirements and the knowledge and abilities the examination tests. The announcement's requirements govern this examination where the two differ.

Who qualifies

Read from the specification, the title mentions a master's degree and offers an experience-only path for applicants without it, 1 year of experience. Where several paths are given, the lowest is stated here; the announcement's requirements govern this examination.

The requirement section of the specification for FISCAL ANALYST:

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. 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.

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.

The full requirements, examples of work and knowledge tested are on the specification page.

After you file

Passing candidates are ranked on an eligible list, and State of New Jersey appoints from it. An announcement is not a job offer. See how eligible lists work.

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