Sr. Public Finance Analyst

Title: Sr. Public Finance Analyst

State Role Title: Policy Planning Spec II

Hiring Range: $70k to 80K

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Housing & Cmnty Devel

Location: Main Street Centre

Agency Website: https://www.dhcd.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Are you interested in local government finance and policy? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your expertise can make a real impact? The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is looking for a strategic and analytical thinker to join forces with our Policy team as a Senior Public Finance Analyst.

As a critical member of our Policy Division, you will play a key role in ensuring the fiscal health and stability of local governments across the Commonwealth. You will collaborate closely with policymakers, local governments, and internal teams, bringing your financial expertise to the forefront of decision-making that directly impacts communities. Additionally, you will provide support to the agency’s program staff and the Policy and Legislative Services Division by conducting research, performing policy and statistical analyses, and compiling and presenting data as needed to assist the agency.

What you’ll do:
Be the bridge: Serves as a liaison to the Commission on Local Government (COMMISSION ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG) | DHCD ) on local government fiscal matters and conducts analysis and projections of fiscal impacts of actual and potential legislative proposals.

Drive strategy: Produces statistical reports and/or tables relative to such analysis and documents findings in writing. Uses appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods to complete complex and technically demanding research on topics related to the mission of the Department.

Make Data work: Collects appropriate data from local governments and other governmental sources in order to assess the fiscal impact of proposed legislation as well as that of existing mandates imposed on local governments.

Support legislative Success: Analyze budget proposals and legislative items during legislative sessions, ensuring that DHCD’s programs are adequately funded and aligned with the needs of local government. Review introduced and amended bills and resolutions, identify those applicable to the agency or the CLG, and prepare draft fiscal impact statements (FIS) in accordance with instructions from the Department of Planning and Budget.

Champion Collaboration: Work with fiscal managers, emergency fiscal teams, and internal DHCD staff to collect and present key financial data that supports long-term planning and sound decision-making.

Bring your expertise to DHCD, where you are encouraged to be a strategic thinker, a clear communicator, collaborative, and resourceful through impactful work.

Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis. 

Minimum Qualifications

•Extensive knowledge of governmental operations with a strong emphasis on public finance and budget processes at both the state and local levels.
•Ability to analyze complex financial data and transactions, develop reports for diverse audiences, and determine the impact of actions or plans.
•Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, on technical subject matters.
•Ability to interpret and apply local and state laws, rules, and regulations related to fiscal and budget matters.
•Knowledge of and ability to conduct sophisticated quantitative analyses requiring statistical procedures using computer data tabulations and analyses.
•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, state and local officials, and public interest groups.
•Experience analyzing or auditing financial records
•Experience using a PC and a variety of software to input data produce graphics and create and manipulate electronic databases.
•Experience managing multiple assignments and organizing and prioritizing work.
•Experience in the collection, compilation, and presentation of data in both oral and written form.
•Experience analyzing proposed and determining fiscal impact, anticipating resource needs, and quantifying the costs associated with any identified impacts of government services.

Additional Considerations

•Experience working with local governments on fiscal matters preferred.
•Knowledge of Virginia-specific processes related to legislative and local government processes.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Process:
Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position’s closing date. Applications/changes received after the closing date will not be considered. Applications sent through postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.
Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and abilities.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Supplemental Questions:
You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration. Answers should be reflected in jobs and positions held.
Background and Reference Checks:
Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and reference checks. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
Lay off Policy 1.3:
If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), it is necessary to submit the card before the closing date for this position. You can include the Card as an attachment with your state application.
DHCD Welcomes Veterans and Spouses:
We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible to receive additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard, or Reserve. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application.
Sponsorship:
The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.
Reasonable Accommodations:
Accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Department of Housing and Community Development practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is our goal to foster a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility, diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.
Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion:
DHCD is committed to providing valuable opportunities for a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where all employees feel supported. DHCD seeks to work with partners, grantees and vendors who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion as a practice and have a demonstrated record of this commitment.
Alternative Hiring Process:
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022-
February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: rr-recruitment1@dhcd.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-connected veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022, and February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.