COM-2026-3 Administrative Analyst 1, Fiscal Management (Unclassified)

Open to: General Public Work Week: NE (35-hour) Work Week Salary: (P19) $58,817.70 - $85,742.00 Opening Date: 6/12/26 Closing Date: 7/6/26 Existing Vacancies: 1 Program/Location Department of Environmental Protection Office of the Commissioner Office of Climate Resilience Planning / Blue Acres 401 East State Street Trenton, NJ 08625 Scope of Eligibility Open to applicants who meet the requirements below. Description Under close supervision of a Administrative Analyst 4, Fiscal Management, or other supervisor, assists in planning and conducting management, statistical, organizational, fiscal, performance, and budget analyses of department programs; assists in conducting cost-benefit analyses and effectiveness surveys; does other related duties. Specific to the Position The appointee will serve as a contact for DEP’s Management and Budget for obligations, expenditures, reimbursements, and other fiscal reporting. It is expected that the appointee will work on various aspects of flood buyout administration as needed by the program, including: gathering, organizing, and summarizing financial information of various types. Supporting financial reporting and controls within the purview of Blue Acres and DEP financial management. Contributing to process enhancements and the creation of standard operating procedures related to technical tasks, such as managing title, appraisal, survey and contract processes. In addition the appointee will participate in the development and administration of contracts and grant documents, conduct contract award meetings, review documents to ensure compliance with and adherence to prescribed department-wide contracting policies and procedures, and Federal and/or State regulations, ensure the efficient management of program funds and contracts, recommend changes based on monitoring experience, compile and interpret data, drive solicitation of request for proposals and grant solicitations, prepare and process various contract documents and reports according to current DEP administrative policies and procedures. Appointee should be able to identify operational issues or problems uncovered by budget studies and help develops courses of action for the more effective utilization of fiscal resources. Preferred Skill Set The ideal candidate will have experience with contract stewardship, expenditure tracking and metrics; strong writing and communication skills and the ability to understand, analyze, and communicate complex topics. Requirements 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. Five (5) 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. OR 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 one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or Finance. 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. NOTE: All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university. All foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. License Appointee 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. 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 Employee 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. 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, please email View email address on click.appcast.io, or call CSC at View phone number on click.appcast.io and select Option #3. 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. NOTE: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States. 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 effectiveness of our 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.