Management Analyst V (Transportation Budget Analyst)

Transportation Budget Analyst

The Transportation Department is seeking a highly skilled seasoned budget analyst to provide internal budget and finance oversight and lead the Finance and Management Services Division for the Department. This position will be primarily responsible for preparing the Transportation operating budget and managing non-general fund sources. This position also provides key support in the development of the short-range forecasting for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects. Management Analyst V (Transportation Budget Analyst) will report directly to the Director of Transportation.

The ideal candidate will be a technical expert in budgeting / financing and have familiarity of transportation funding sources, preferably in the public sector or demonstrated knowledge of and experience in working with public sector agencies. This person must be able to work independently, possess strong budget and fund management experience, analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, strong leadership skills, be creative, energetic, take initiative, and possess a strong work ethics. This is an exciting opportunity offering budget processing skills, overseeing a management service division and collaborating throughout City Departments.

The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the job description.

• Analyzes and evaluates departmental objectives, programs, organizational structure, operations, and control systems.
• Conducts research and analyzes financial and statistical data.
• Conducts revenue and expenditure forecasting and research.
• Develops and negotiates contract terms; monitors contract compliance and mediates user / provider complaints.
• Develops short range forecasting for Capital Improvement Program projects.
• Leads the Finance and Management Services Division and supervises subordinate staff (4 employees).
• Oversees department contract and purchase order management process including invoicing and payments
• Makes recommendations on administrative and operational problems and develops policies and procedures.
• Manages internal funding coordination for Capital Improvement Program projects and Transit Operations with transportation agencies : Metro, SCAG, Caltrans and FTA.
• Oversees Capital Improvement Program project budgets in coordination with Public Works.
• Prepares, monitors, and amends the Department of Transportation annual operating budget.
• Provides technical direction and expertise related to budget controls, cost allocations, and financial analysis.
• Provides transportation funding services : Local / State / Federal.
• Researches contract services and supply needs.

Competencies : The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.

Minimum qualifications :

Desirable qualifications :

Selection Process : The tentative selection process may consist of any combination of training and experience evaluation, Subject Matter Expert (SME) review a written exam, a panel interview, a department-level interview, and a work preferences questionnaire.

Vacancy Information : There is currently one vacancy in the Administration / Finance and Management Services Division in the Transportation Department. The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future. PROBATIONARY WORK TEST PERIOD = One year

FLSA = Exempt

UNIT = PMA

Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record, may be required for some assignments.