Fiscal Management Specialist

Fiscal Management Specialist 2

The Department of Human Services is seeking a Fiscal Management Specialist 2 who is driven to tackle complex financial challenges that have a real impact on communities across Pennsylvania. In this role, you will shape provider payment rates by examining critical financial data and ensuring that hospitals and clinics are supported with fair, accurate reimbursement. You will join a team that values strong analytical thinking, precision, and meaningful public service.

If you are motivated by problem solving, financial rigor, and work that strengthens health outcomes statewide, this is the perfect opportunity to lead with your skills.

This position supports the financial review and rate setting activities that impact hospitals, clinics, and specialty providers across the Medical Assistance Program. The role focuses on analyzing financial cost reports, determining accurate payment rates, and ensuring compliance with important regulations. As a Fiscal Management Specialist 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Cost Report Review: Examine complex financial cost reports to ensure completeness and alignment with regulations and reimbursement principles
• Provider Communication: Request missing information, verify reported data, and assist providers with corrections for acceptable cost report submission
• Financial Analysis: Prepare reports that evaluate provider financial activity and highlight impacts on the Medical Assistance Program
• Rate Development: Develop payment rates for newly enrolling hospitals and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) participating in the Medical Assistance Program
• System and Data Support: Participate in planning and testing updates to automated reporting systems and maintain related provider databases
• Special Rate Determinations: Review provided documentation to determine rates for exception procedures and specialized medical equipment

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg, PA. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
  
  Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Fiscal Management Specialist 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of experience in professional fiscal administration, and a bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to…