Salary : $63,585.60 - $98,633.60 Annually
Location : Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 27-00894
Agency: 400 Health & Human Services - Public Health
Opening Date: 09/28/2026
Closing Date: 10/8/2026 11:59 PM Central
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Job Description
The Iowa Department of Health & Human Services is seeking a highly skilled Budget Analyst 3 to provide leadership-level fiscal management for the Bureau of Nutrition & Physical Activity (NPA). This role oversees approximately $100 million in federal, state, private, and rebate funding, including the Iowa WIC program-one of the largest public health programs in the state-and the Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) grants.

The Budget Analyst 3 manages complex multi-stream budgets, conducts financial forecasting and analysis, ensures regulatory compliance, and provides strategic fiscal guidance to bureau leadership. The position serves as the contract lead for 25-35 annual contracts, develops and negotiates budget components of RFPs/RFAs, and oversees contractor claims, reimbursement processes, and fiscal monitoring.

Key duties include:

• Performing on-site fiscal compliance reviews,
• Producing federal and state-required financial reports,
• Developing fiscal policies and procedures
• Supporting audits
• Ensuring accurate budget administration across all NPA programs.

The ideal candidate excels in

• Financial analysis
• Contract administration
• Regulatory compliance
• Cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, and experience equal to three years of full-time work in professional level budget analysis or fiscal management.

2) All of the following (a and b):

a. Three years of full-time work experience in professional level budget analysis or fiscal management; and

b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in accounting, finance, or business administration equals one year of full-time experience.

3) All of the following (a, b, and c):

a. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in business administration or public administration; and

b. Two years of full-time work experience in professional level budget analysis or fiscal management; and

c. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited college or university course work in accounting, finance, or business administration equals one year of full-time experience.

4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Budget Analyst 2.

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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance or business administration? IF YES - How many years of full-time experience in professional level budget analysis or fiscal management work do you have?

• Less than one year of professional level budget analysis or fiscal management work
• One year to less than two years of professional level budget analysis or fiscal management work
• Two years to less than three years of professional level budget analysis or fiscal management work
• Three or more years of professional level budget analysis or fiscal management work
• Not applicable

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How many years do you have of COMBINED post high school education in accounting, finance or business administration AND full-time work in professional level budget analysis or fiscal management work? 30 semester hours of the specified education may be substituted for each year of the required experience.

• Less than two years of the combined specified education and experience
• Two years to less than three years of the combined specified education and experience
• Three years to less than four years of the combined specified education and experience
• Four years to less than five years of the combined specified education and experience
• Five years to less than six years of the combined specified education and experience
• Six years to less than seven years of the combined specified education and experience
• Seven or more years of the combined specified education and experience
• Not Applicable

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Do you have a Master's degree in Business Administration or Public Administration? IF YES - How many years of full-time experience do you have in professional level budget analysis or fiscal management work?

• Less than one year experience in the identified areas.
• One year to less than two years experience in the identified areas.
• Two or more years experience in the identified areas.
• Not applicable

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If you are a CURRENT employee for the State of Iowa (executive branch) how many years of full-time experience as a Budget Analyst 2 do you have?

• No Experience as a Budget Analyst 2
• Less than one year as Budget Analyst 2
• One or more years as Budget Analyst 2
• Not applicable

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