Financial Analyst

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Unlock Your Potential: Join us as a Financial Analyst IV (Research Data Specialist) in a thriving work environment with unparalleled Work-Life Harmony!

State Fund is looking for an additional member to join our Teleworking Financial Planning & Analysis Team. This position will work under the general direction of the Corporate Finance Manager in a large enterprise specialized in the field of Workers’ Compensation Insurance.

• Execute advanced data analysis independently in response to ad-hoc research and reporting requests
• Develop models for reporting data, forecasting results, and performing complex analysis
• Evaluate and analyze various types of data, create dashboards using business intelligence tools, produce reports and presentations of results with compelling visualizations
• Lead efforts to improve effectiveness and efficiency of enterprise reporting by designing and building sustainable financial tools
• Improve the usability of templates, explore opportunities for automated reporting, and provide recommendations for creating value-added reports

The ideal candidate would also be skilled at the following:

• Managing multiple highly complex analysis & projects
• Digital competencies; data visualization, ML/predictive modeling, digital fluency, process automation, etc.
• Thorough attention to detail with superb analytical, researching, data gathering, and reporting skills
• Fluent with MS Office - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
• Exceptional time management skills

This position may have an option to telework and is subject to change based on State Fund guidelines and business needs. Applicants must reside in CA to be considered.

Incumbents must possess 12 semester or 18 quarter units course work in any combination of a data driven research-related field, such as economics, mathematics, psychology, sociology, demography, geography, anthropology, statistics, data science or a research-related field. This must include at least one course in statistical methods; and

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree. Work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis by applicants who have the required units mentioned above. A Master's Degree in economics, mathematics, psychology, sociology, demography, geography, anthropology, statistics, data science or a related research-oriented field may be substituted for two years of the required experience. A doctoral degree in the same areas may be substituted for three years of the required experience.

Working at State Fund offers EXCELLENT benefits including:

• Alternate work schedules
• On-the-job training
• Various health, dental and vision plans to choose from
• Retirement plans (CalPERS, 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Days
• Personal Holidays
• Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement
• Dependent Scholarship Program
• Leadership Training
• Mentoring Program
• Transit Pass Program
• AND MORE

SALARY: $7,201 - $9,013 per month depending on experience.

LOCATION: CA

CLASSIFICATION: Research Data Specialist II

FINAL FILING DATE: 3/4/2024

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $7,201.00 - $9,013.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Remote