Programs & Projects Analyst (may underfill as Financial Analyst) (ADRC)

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WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

Waukesha County's Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a skilled Programs & Projects Analyst (may underfill as Financial Analyst) to provide financial, budgetary, and operational analysis for our Aging and Disability Resource Center.This position is responsible for overseeing the division's budget, monitoring expenditures and revenues, analyzing variances, and recommending corrective actions to ensure fiscal integrity. The Programs & Projects Analyst evaluates financial performance, develops forecasts, and prepares accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual grant reports.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as a solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards. We are seeking a candidate that can translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights to support the fiscal health of the department while building strong working relationships with internal teams.

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CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

The department may choose to fill this position as a Programs & Projects Analyst.

To view the full classification specification for Programs & Projects Analyst click here.

The 2026 salary range for Programs & Projects Analyst is: $31.84 - $44.20.

Minimum Training & Experience Requirements for Programs & Projects Analyst
1. Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public or healthcare administration, the social services, police science, or a closely related field.
2. Two (2) years of responsible professional work experience which includes research, analysis, evaluation, planning, project management, law enforcement duties, or a closely related area.
3. A master's degree in an area listed above maybe substituted for one year of the work experience requirement.

The department may choose to underfill this position as a Financial Analyst.

To view the full classification specification for Financial Analyst click here.

The 2026 salary range for Financial Analyst is: $30.32 - $42.11.

Minimum Training & Experience Requirements for Financial Analyst

1. Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, or a closely related field. -OR- High School Diploma or GED, and a combination of recognized post high school education and progressively responsible work experience, in finance, accounting, or closely related field, totaling four (4) years.

Waukesha County provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including excellent health/dental/vision, life insurance, generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year), an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. Amongst many other benefits, employees are recognized and valued through a pay for performance system. Successful candidates will be eligible for performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards.

Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic.

About Us:
Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?"

Location:
Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site cafe and fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.

EEO:

Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.

For further information visit:https://www.waukeshacounty.gov

The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.