Financial System Administrator (Fiscal Services Administrator II)

 Financial System Administrator (Fiscal Services Administrator II) Salary$78,919.00 - $127,473.00 AnnuallyLocation Anne Arundel CountyJob TypeFull TimeJob Number7209-TSO-3/25DepartmentMaryland Department of TransportationOpening Date03/18/2025Closing Date4/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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DescriptionOPEN RECRUITMENTPosition SpecificThis is a position specific recruitment and is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. The resulting list of eligibles will be used to fill this Maryland Department of Transportation The Secretary’s Office (MDOT TSO) position or function only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification.If you have ever taken a flight from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport; renewed your Maryland driver’s license; traveled to an Orioles game on the Light Rail; embarked on a cruise from the Port of Baltimore; received roadside assistance from CHART Emergency Patrol; reduced your commute time by using one of Maryland’s toll roads; or applied for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification, then you have experienced some of the superb services provided by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT).MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission—connecting our customers to life’s opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses! The Maryland Department of Transportation The Secretary's Office (MDOT TSO) is seeking a Financial System Administrator (Fiscal Services Administrator II). This position is responsible for developing, maintaining and handling daily management of the Department's Financial Management Information System (FMIS) and other related systems. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that proper controls exist, and that the system supports data integrity and correctness. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Maintain system-wide interfaces and security profiles

Research system errors, coordinate and approve all functional changes requested by Business Units and direct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system modifications and enhancements

Develop and analyze complex queries and reports, designs and tests new and existing ADHOC tables to ensure accurate and efficient use of the ADHOC Reporting and Business Intelligence (BI)Tools

Assist and advise leadership of Financial System development, problem resolution, cost control, information technology planning, and the impact of new legislation or proposals on the agency's financial systems and resources

Develop, maintain and daily management of the iFMIS application. iFMIS is an application which supports the Minority/Disadvantage Business Program in its Procurement Process, compliance activities and reporting to the Governor's Office of Minority Affairs. The position works closely and collaborates with other State agencies (DOIT, Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs.

Work closely and collaborate with other State agencies in developing new programs, enhancing the reporting requirements and ultimately modifying the current systems to accommodate the new programs.

Participate in monthly State EPICS Committee, MDOT Steering Committee, and lead several committees.

This position has central control authority over five MDOT modal administrations regarding MDOT FMIS and related computer systems. The current vacancy exists at MDOT TSO in the Office of Finance which is located in Hanover, Maryland (Anne Arundel County). This position may allow a hybrid work schedule, including telework and on-site work hours. MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT BenefitsQualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, public or business administration, finance, economics or a related field from an accredited college or university.Experience: Six (6) years of experience in professional accounting, auditing, budgeting, fiscal or financial management. Two (2) years of this experience must include experience maintaining a financial management system to include modifications, enhancements, and reporting design/modeling.This statement contains a selective qualification, which is more focused in scope than the minimum qualifications for this classification. Selective qualifications are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (i.e., knowledge, skill or ability).The ideal candidate will have one or more of the following:

Knowledge of FMIS

Experience with ADHOC reporting tools, MS Excel, Word, Access, and automated financial systems

Knowledge of MBE/DBE compliance and reporting requirements and the State of Maryland’s procurement process.

Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part-time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for. If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position. Notes:

Applicants may substitute a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with thirty credit hours in accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing, for the required education.

Applicants may substitute possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for one year of the required experience.

Applicants may substitute possession of a master's degree in one of the above specified fields or concentrations for one year of the required experience.

U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Licenses & CertificationsEmployees in this classification may be assigned duties that require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.Additional InformationTO APPLY: You must complete a MDOT employment application (DTS-1) online to be considered for this recruitment. RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE MDOT EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. No paper applications will be accepted. Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks. You may apply online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on 4/1/2025. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number (711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/). The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDOT does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.Issue Date: 3/18/25The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to evaluate your experience and education further to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described in detail in the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included in the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete, and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.01 Do you possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, public or business administration, finance, economics or a related field from an accredited college or university?

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If you do not have a bachelor’s degree, do you have thirty (30) credit hours in accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by three (3) credit hours in auditing?

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If you answered ‘Yes’ to Question #2, please list the name of each of your accounting and related courses below. Include the number of credits earned for each course. If you answered ‘No’ to question #2, please type ‘N/A’.

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Do you have at least six (6) years of experience in professional accounting, auditing, budgeting, fiscal, or financial management?

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Do you have at least two (2) years of experience maintaining a financial management system to include modifications, enhancements, and reporting design/modeling?

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If you answered ‘Yes’ to Question #5, please describe this experience in detail and include at which position(s) this experience was obtained. This experience must also be documented in your application. Please see resume is not an acceptable response. If you do not have the experience, please type ‘N/A’.

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