Job Description

Overview

The Vermont Agency of Education (AOE) is seeking a detail-oriented finance and data professional to support statewide education finance operations through financial analysis, data management, and reporting. This position plays a key role in collecting, validating, and maintaining school district financial and human resources data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with Uniform Chart of Accounts (UCOA) standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collect, validate, and maintain school district financial and human resources data in accordance with Vermont's Uniform Chart of Accounts (UCOA) standards and established reporting requirements.
• Conduct data quality assurance reviews, identify discrepancies, and work collaboratively with school districts to improve the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of reported information.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, support education finance reporting, and inform Agency decision-making and policy development.
• Develop, maintain, and improve data systems, queries, and reporting tools using Excel, SQL, Power BI, and similar platforms to support efficient data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Prepare datasets, financial summaries, and reports to support Agency leadership, legislative requests, state and federal reporting requirements, and public transparency.
• Support the development and maintenance of public-facing financial reports and data tools, with an emphasis on improving data accessibility, usability, and understanding.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to school district business and human resources personnel on financial reporting requirements, data submissions, and UCOA standards.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, technical guidance, and training resources to promote consistent data collection, validation, and reporting practices.
• Collaborate with Agency staff, school districts, and state partners to strengthen data integrity, streamline reporting processes, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support special projects, research, and ad hoc financial analysis to address emerging education finance needs and Agency priorities.

This position works under the supervision of a Senior Fiscal Analyst, with assignments guided by established objectives, timelines, and reporting standards. The position contributes to the Agency's commitment to accurate, reliable, and accessible education finance information that supports transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making.

Who May Apply

This position, AOE Fiscal Analyst (Job Requisition #55941), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Kelly.Murphy@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting. Some work outside normal business hours may be required during peak reporting cycles. Interaction with internal staff and external stakeholders, including school district personnel, is routine.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, statistics, or related field AND one (1) or more years of experience in finance, fiscal analysis, fiscal modeling, and budgeting, or related field.

OR

Five (5) or more years of experience in experience in finance, fiscal analysis, fiscal modeling, and budgeting, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with project management and coordination.

Experience in school district or public sector finance.

Experience with financial or ERP systems (e.g., eFinancePlus, Tyler ERP).

Experience with data tools such as Power BI, SQL, or Power Query.

Experience supporting data collection, validation, and reporting processes.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.