Hampton Roads Transit · 1 day ago
Technical Budget Analyst and Contract Specialist
Norfolk, VA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expHampton Roads Transit is looking for dynamic, customer service oriented, and energetic people to become part of a committed team providing excellent and effective public transportation to the Hampton Roads region. The Technical Budget Analyst and Contract Specialist will perform detailed analysis and reconciliations of budgets, prepare documentation, and assist department managers with budget requests and justifications.
GovernmentTransportation
Responsibilities
Performs detailed analysis and reconciliations of monthly department-level budget to actual
Prepares documentation for budget
Reviews operational and financial records, reports and makes recommendations for
Works with departments to compile data necessary to analyze and determine operational and financial
Works with departments to conduct cost benefit analyses of proposed program actions to ensure that requests substantially improve the achievement of HRT objectives with more effective use of approved
Works with department managers in the assessment of the annual budget programs and recommends revisions to these requests based on thorough analyses of the unit and its requirements. Assists department directors and managers with completing yearly budget requests and justifications
Analyzes trends in fund disbursements and progress toward attaining goals to ensure funds are used for approved and designated programs; assembles necessary
Assists with the creation of the annual budget for technology
Excellent organization, strong written/verbal communications and writing styles with an eye for detail
Ability to grasp technical complex software, learn quickly and work within tight deadlines
Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems quickly and completely
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet multiple deadlines
Manage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policies and Procedures
All other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration or other related fields
Minimum of two years' work experience in accounting, budgets, procurement, project support, and/or any equivalent combination of training and experience
Proficiency in using computer systems and the listed software applications associated with performance of assigned work is essential
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Knowledge of HCM systems and Financial systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365
Excellent organization, strong written/verbal communications and writing styles with an eye for detail
Ability to grasp technical complex software, learn quickly and work within tight deadlines
Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems quickly and completely
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet multiple deadlines
Manage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policies and Procedures
Perform financial, statistical, comparative analyses of budgetary documentation and data to achieve sound conclusions and recommendations
Monitor and report budget variances
Perform accurate mathematical calculations
Prepare clear, concise and complete reports and other written materials
Develop, organize and maintain accurate records of budget correspondence and data
Verify the completeness and accuracy of budgetary information and data
Exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work
Possess excellent analytical and communication skills
Possess a valid Driver's License
Acquire a Virginia Driver's License within 60 days after the date of hire (in instances when an out of state license is not the applicant's current state of residence)
Benefits
Unmatched benefits
Competitive wages
Company
Hampton Roads Transit
Hampton Roads Transit provides bus, paratransit, ferry & light rail service.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Conner Burns
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Alexis N. Majied
Chief Communications Officer
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