Financial/budget Analyst Iii - Austin, United States - Texas Department of Transportation

Texas Department of Transportation

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Austin, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Financial/Budget Analyst III - Federal Funding Team Lead
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(2401506
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Position Information

Stassney Campus:

Minimum Salary: 85,000.00
Maximum Salary: 95,000.00

Pay Basis:
Yearly
FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Locations:
Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Travel:
Yes, 5 % of the Time

Shift:
Day Job
Shift Details: 40

Location Flexibility:
Hybrid
Location Flexibility Details: Up to 4 days telework after an initial onboarding period.

Benefits and Perks
At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance.

In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

Low Turnover
Retirement Pension
Alternative Work Schedules
Paid Leave/Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for fulltime employees
On the Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS )

Position Description

Essential Duties:

Serves as a lead worker; assign and/or delegate work of others, ensure staff deliverables are accurately compiled, reviewed, and submitted within established deadlines.
Manage and oversee the obligation of the agency's annual federalaid funding (exceeding $5 billion), ensure the full utilization of federal obligation authority and coordinate annual August Redistribution request.
Monitor/advise leadership and key stakeholders of potential lapse of federalaid funding.
Oversee monthly Federal Project Authorization process; review Advance Funding Agreement (AFAs), confirm funding eligibility, perform quality assurance of Federal Project Authorization and Agreements (FPAA) and coordinate FPAA submission and authorization by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Oversees the advertisement of construction & maintenance projects in the centralized advertisement program, in accordance with state and federal requirements; ensure all advertisements are accurately posted and meet the 21day advertisement requirement.
Develops, implements, and oversees procedures to ensures compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards pertaining to programs.
Coordinate with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), TxDOT division/district offices and external entities as appropriate, in response to questions, data requests, audits, workgroups, etc.
Serve as a project leader. Coordinates project activities to support implementation of agency initiatives and the implementation of new, and/or revised legislation; and system updates in response to FHWA system changes & enhancements.
Present staff and operational updates to the branch manager/section director; providing input on team members' career conversations; and approve leave requests to ensure operations coverage.
Serves as liaison and contact in area(s) of expertise.
Trains department employees and/or others in program implementation.
Performs other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Undergraduate and/or advanced degree are highly preferred.

Experience:5 years experience in funding administration, planning, budgeting or working with state or federal funding. Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Highly Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced knowledge of federal aid programs
One (1) year of supervisory experience

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of

Federal funding techniques and grants management requirements
Developing and implementing programs
Financial management and accounting systems
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Transportation funding programs

Considerable knowledge of

Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures
Developing and implementing programs
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
Auditing and investigative methods, practices, and procedures
Financial planning and management practices

Expert skill in

Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: