Decision Support Project Specialist provides technical guidance and solutions to user groups working with decision support software and data tools. Analyzes user requirements and evaluates functionality and configuration options available for existing and new software. Being a Decision Support Project Specialist delivers user training and coaching to facilitate problem solving and decision making using hardware, software, datamarts, and data warehouses. Plans, coordinates and monitors projects to prepare, test, and deploy decision support tools, reports, dashboards and models to users. Additionally, Decision Support Project Specialist troubleshoots and resolves problems. May have specialized knowledge of a particular software product tool or module that is utilized. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Decision Support Project Specialist is a specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. To be a Decision Support Project Specialist typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Des Moines Public Schools is seeking a Financial Decision Support Analyst.
Job Summary:
The primary function of this position is to perform financial analysis, make accounting entries and maintain balances to ensure that transactions are properly recorded and comply with the rules and regulations set forth by the Department of Education and other regulatory agencies and is in support of the district’s mission. This position will also be responsible for identifying and communicating programmatic and systematic inefficiencies to the CFO, Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, and Controller, and assist in improving those areas in a timely and effective manner. In addition, a significant portion of the position will involve various forms of systematic implementation throughout the district to effectively interface with the district’s Enterprise Resource Planning System and budget software. This position requires continuous use of independent judgment and should be able to work proactively with minimum supervision. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the business and finance department.
Successful candidates for this position will possess:
Highly Qualified candidates for this position will possess:
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