Budget Analyst Senior

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00 - $99,840.
00 Job Description Summary: This position will provide direct services to the Transportation and Mobility Department as a hybrid position embedded half-time within the department, and half-time within the Central Budget Office.
This position serves as a member of the Transportation and Mobility Department leadership Team, working in a collaborative manner to providing budgetary, financial, and analytical services for the Transportation & Mobility Department and the Central Budget Office.
This includes providing strategic fiscal advice, preparing and monitoring department budgets, developing rates and fees, assistance in preparing grant applications, grant monitoring and reporting, analysis and research projects, and managing financial services.
This position will also support citywide analyses, budget development, and other special project support as a member of the Central Budget Office.
A strong candidate will thrive in an environment where self-directed work is necessary and flexible in navigating a new position model, providing direct departmental support to Transportation & Mobility while participating as a Central Budget team member.
The Transportation & Mobility Department oversees multimodal transportation planning and operations, transportation capital projects, traffic engineering, transportation maintenance and the Boulder Municipal Airport.
Job Description: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITILIES: 1.
Fund management.
Acts as steward of five special revenue and capital project funds, maintains a high level of fund management integrity, responsible for all financial aspects of the fund, projects and monitors revenues, expenditures, and fund balances (includes all facets of a fund financial plan).
Ensures accuracy of annual and multi-year appropriations.
Responsible for disclosing to Council any changes to the annual appropriations.
Establishes, implements, monitors, and audits reserve policies.
Work strategically on behalf of the Director, Deputy Directors, and the department’s leadership team to plan, develop, and execute a financial operating plan for the Transportation & Mobility Department making recommendations for allocation of approximately $58M and 98 FTEs.
Coordinates preparation of assigned budgets, adjustments to base budgets, carryover requests, capital improvement programs, debt issuances, and related proposals to city management.
Conducts budget analyses, develops rate and fee studies and analysis.
Oversees financial transaction processes.
In partnership with the Central Grants Team, responsible for all Transportation & Mobility grant management including the efforts of project managers as it relates to federal grants, compliance with accounting standards and applicable federal and state requirements.
Works with the Finance Department and the city’s external auditors to produce required audit reports.
Creates the annual Highway Users Tax Fund (HUTF) report and contributes to other annual Annual Comprehensive Finance Report (ACFR) related documents including the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) report.
Performs staffing analysis and provides recommendations on staffing levels including FTEs and FTE management, also works as part of the management teams to determine appropriate staffing levels given the department’s work plan and analyzes filling vacant positions or reallocation of savings.
Design and improve the financial management reporting systems for use throughout the department Coordinates the work of other staff members supporting these efforts.
2.
Conducts research and analysis on policy issues, department plans, methods, service levels, and productivity measures as requested: cost/benefit analysis, system analysis, organizational analysis, administrative processes, and rate setting methodology and assessment.
Provides strategic fiscal advice to department director and managers and may perform and assist implementation.
Researches and prepares analysis on the impact of federal, state, and local legislation on services.
Listen to and support the evaluation and/or implementation of recommendations for the department's operating and capital needs.
Prepare information about funding options and budget constraints for Finance Department staff to present to key advisory, staff, and legislative bodies, such as: assisting to identify potential budget overages and sources of available funding within departmental budgets.
Provide support, analysis, reporting, communication, presentation, budget and policy advice, and budget development to departments, as needed.
Support and assistance may include: analyzing departmental budget trends, performing updates and entries into the financial system, developing reports to help provide financial insight to departmental, Central Budget, or executive staff.
Use a range of financial analysis tools and best practices used by local governments.
Support development of the Operating Budget and Six Year Capital Improvement Program documents.
Support innovative practices and solutions for improved strategic and transparent budgeting.
Communicate effectively and appropriately, including the communication of sensitive information, in internal city and public meetings.
Support senior staff in the Central Budget Office and Transportation & Mobility Department with the collection, analysis and communication of varied financial and management data and information.
3.
Performs and/or manages processes and projects.
This may include the following: Functions as a project manager.
Manages contracts.
Supervises consultants.
Develops and maintains project plan, monitors and evaluates project process and budget.
Coordinates the work of other staff members.
Acts as an information resource.
Trains staff in financial matters to improve financial acumen of managers and supervisors.
Contributes to capital and operating project budgeting, tracking, and public process.
Acts as a liaison to other city departments and other governmental agencies.
May participate in or lead citywide and/or citizen task forces on specific issues of concern.
Develops and prepares materials and data for City Council, Advisory Board sessions, and other large projects.
4.
Maintains a high level of professionalism, integrity, and communication with other staff members and with the public.
Provides excellent service to internal and external customers.
Listens to questions and concerns, evaluating issues and possible solutions, fixing the problem as appropriate, working with managers to address systemic problems.
Recognizes the needs of team members and is direct, specific and non-punishing in communication and behaviors.
Uses feedback from others to continue to develop and improve.
5.
Other: Performs related duties as required to meet the needs of the city.
Takes proper safety precautions to prevent accidents.
Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment.
Uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
Reports all accidents and damage to city property.
Knows and complies with all city and department policies; participates in professional Trainings and development; and adheres to attendance and workplace attire policies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated ability to take initiative and assume responsibility, to interpret complex data to non-financial customers, to prioritize and resolve issues before they become problems, to pay close attention to detail, to coordinate tasks to completion, to provide quality control for responsiveness and customer satisfaction, to meet deadlines and to complete tasks while working under pressure.
Interest, desire, and ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public and city staff and to provide good customer service both in person and over the telephone.
Expertise in using spreadsheet and word processing software and financial database systems.
Have and maintain acceptable background information including criminal conviction record PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS A Master's Degree in related field.
A minimum of five years of municipal or local government experience including familiarity with municipal codes and government financial systems.
Familiarity with transportation funding alternatives, e.
g.
, transportation utility fees (TUF's), improvement districts, assessments, taxation, and grants.
Experience using MS Word, Excel and Microsoft Access.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Finance or related field.
A minimum of three years budgetary, financial, administrative, and professional experience in fund management, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Previous professional experience in financial management, federal transportation grants, research and analysis, writing or facilitating teams.
Work experience demonstrating progressively responsible administrative skills and strong organizational skills.
SUPERVISION Supervision Received: Transportation & Mobility Director and Central Budget Office Supervision Exercised: None WORKING CONDITIONS Physical Demands: Primarily sedentary physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 20 pounds; occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing; frequent hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment; vision for reading, recording and interpreting information; ability to communicate with employees and the public.
Capable of driving between city buildings and to meetings.
Work Environment: This position is subject to the City’s Hybrid Work Policy which establishes a minimum in-person work schedule of two days per standard work week in a modern workspace with a variety of workspace offices including offices, shared spaces and collaboration spaces and up to three days work from home.
Candidate must be present within the State of Colorado and be able to work in-person according to the Hybrid Work Policy at the time of employment.
Works in a setting subject to continuous interruptions and background noises.
Machines and equipment used include but are not limited to the following: Frequent use of standard business and professional tools and equipment including laptop computers and mobile devices.
Additional Job Description: Last updated: October 2023 The City of Boulder is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected statute.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please send a request to HR@bouldercolorado.
gov.