Principal Fiscal and Policy Analyst

Principal Fiscal And Policy Analyst

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) invites applications and nominations for the position of Principal Fiscal and Policy Analyst. This is a renewable, full-time, non-tenured, administrative position and reports to the Assistant Vice Chancellor and NSHE Budget Director. The position may be physically located in either Las Vegas or Reno, Nevada.

The NSHE is comprised of eight institutions: three universities, four community colleges and a research institute. The public system of higher education in Nevada continues to experience growth with significant opportunities in serving over 105,000 students and 15,000 employees.

The Senior Fiscal and Policy Analyst is responsible for performing independent analyses, developing alternatives and making recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer, Chancellor, or Board of Regents.

SALARY/GRADE:
This position offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with the candidate's education, experience, and certification/training. In addition to base salary, employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Additionally, an employer paid long term disability plan is included.
• Outstanding Retirement Plan: professional employees are required to participate in the 401(a) Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA). Employee contributions of 19.25% are matched 100% by the employer and employees experience an immediate vesting in the plan. Employees who currently or previously participated in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) of Nevada may be eligible to continue in the PERS plan.
• Paid Leave: generous annual leave (accrual of 2 days per month), sick leave (granted 30 days at time of hire), 12 paid holidays, and paid family leave.
• Education Benefit: employees and their qualified dependents may take advantage of a tuition savings benefit. Faculty may take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate and their dependents may access an unlimited number of credits, if they meet specific criteria.
• Additional Perks:
  Employee assistance programs and professional development opportunities.

* Pursuant NSHE Policy: "Initial placement must fall between the minimum salary and Q2/median/mid-range on the applicable salary schedule." To view the salary range for this position, please visit:
Salary Schedules and select NSHE Administrative Salary Schedule, Grade

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APPROXIMATE STARTING DATE:
August 1, 2026

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in business, finance, accounting or public administration with five (5) years of related and progressive experience directly applicable to the position (or) a Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in business, finance, accounting or public administration with three (3) years of related and progressive experience directly applicable to the position. Alternatively, ten years of progressive experience directly applicable to the position may be substituted.

Experience in higher education or other public sectors of similar size and scope is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Successful candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities. Recommend that applicants for this position address some of the following elements in the resume or cover letter:

• Financial analysis, planning, research, program/policy development, and budget administration.
• Financial reporting; long range goals and objectives of an agency sufficient to develop appropriate and effective policy and procedures; and agency organizational structure and resources.
• Techniques of statistical analysis including data collection, evaluation, analysis, financial statements and manipulation; accounting, auditing, financial reporting and/or research/statistical methods and techniques.
• Legislative proceedings and processes; governmental agencies, resources and functions sufficient to locate and obtain needed information and/or resources, accepted practices and methods used in designing program reviews and audits.
• Research and analysis techniques and methodologies; accounting and budgeting; management and administration concepts, principles and practices sufficient to assist in evaluation, developing and recommending effective administrative and/or operational policies and procedures; and various computer software including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• Higher education policies and procedures.
• Read, interpret, and apply complex rules and regulations for various funding sources; read and interpret technical reports, governmental publications and federal directives.
• Write comprehensive reports and recommendations using correct English grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation. Produce clear, concise reports and other presentation materials.
• Analyze organizational and administrative programs, policies and procedures, prepare plans for revision, and make…