SENIOR FISCAL ANALYST
New Jersey treats Senior Fiscal Analyst as a competitive-class job, so the gate is an examination and the ranked list it produces rather than a direct offer.
The spec names a master's degree, but it leaves the door open to substitute experience for the degree. The FY 2027 range lands between $66,592 and $97,354, and state payroll currently lists about 24 people in the title, led by Treasury.
How to apply
This title is filled by competitive examination.
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Senior Fiscal Analyst appears on the State payroll at 7 departments, most of them at Department of Treasury. It is also used at 2 independent authorities.
State departments
Independent authorities
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Authority | 5 |
| New Jersey Schools Development Authority | 2 |
Where this title is used
Senior Fiscal Analyst is a common title, so it is used in both State and local service. The local side is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, which set their own pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule.
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State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 24 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $74,743. The agencies employing the most are:
- Treasury (12)
- Community Affairs (4)
- Human Services (3)
- Military Affairs (2)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under limited supervision of a supervisory official in a state department or agency, independently performs the work involved in the analysis of fiscal activities including budget preparation, review and maintenance, 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
Developing budget revenue and expenditure projections. Provides technical advice on fiscal matters and problems. Reviews expenditures for compliance with budget policies. Calculates revenue and expenditure projections. Analyzes and corrects errors in computerized accounts. Reviews and analyzes financial statements and records. Resolves problems and assists in establishing budgetary policies and procedures. Monitors and computes budgets. Reviews and determines approval or rejection of requests for funds. Assists in preparing fiscal and other reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Approves transfer of monies from accounts. Utilizes financial software packages. Maintains records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
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.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of financial projection and forecast methods. Knowledge of the methods used to prepare, review and maintain the budget. Knowledge of the theory and principles of fiscal analysis. Knowledge of the procedures for reconciling accounts. Knowledge of the procedures for the transfer of appropriations. Ability to read and interpret laws, rules and regulations and apply them to specific situations. Ability to provide advice on fiscal matters and problems. Ability to prepare fiscal and other studies and reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Ability to review, analyze and interpret financial records and statements. Ability to establish and maintain fiscal and other records and files. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
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. Six (6) years of professional experience in the collection, analysis, evaluation and presentation of financial data used to provide an accurate accounting of administrative and operating costs and the preparation of reports containing conclusions and recommendations for a private business or government agency. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or Finance; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. "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.