Business Analyst - Utilities

Pasco County•Land O' Lakes, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting the department in developing data-based decisions with respect to Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), population forecasting, modeling, tracking, and more. Prepares presentations with other branches for the Board of County Commissioners and County Administration staff. Works unaccompanied as a performance audit manager on select projects and for department assistance focusing on large-effort coordination. Prepares detailed written reports documenting audit findings and information to compile standard operating procedures.

Requirements

Excellent communication, writing and analytical skills.
Ability to examine CIP reports, records; analyzes, evaluates, and interprets statistical and tracking information and provide insight to progress.
Ability to perform statistical analysis, calculates ratios and standard costs.
Knowledge of modern principles and practices of administration and management.
Knowledge of compliance audits and compiling reports.
Knowledge of the methods and procedures involved in budget preparation, maintenance, and control.
Knowledge of contract writing and review.
Knowledge of grant writing and review.
Knowledge of principles and methods of data collection, statistical analysis, and social research procedures.
Knowledge of computer operations to include Microsoft Office-based applications.
Ability to develop and implement administrative procedures and evaluate their effectiveness.
Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of budgetary activities, including audit findings, corrective actions, and training records.
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with officials, other departments, employees, and the public.
Working knowledge of, and ability to implement the principles of high performing organizations (the Florida Sterling Model, Malcolm Baldridge, LEAN, etc.).
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration or a related field.
Four (4) years of experience in an administrative position that involved activities such as financial planning and management, contract and grant administration, systems analysis, and budget preparation.
Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the public sector preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct examinations of department revenues, encumbrances, and expenditures to perform tracking reports for compliance.
Provide data-driven decisions from work orders, promote process improvements, and compile insight on Business Intelligence dashboards.
Review and evaluate cost estimates for projects in a team setting providing economic input improvements.
Assist with the administration of grants by providing project information, guidance, and economic planning.
Provide testimony at public hearings and defend position.
Plan, conduct, and coordinate audits.
Review budgets to plan for management asset programs.
Perform related work as required.