Division Administrator Senior

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, WA

2d • $129,794 - $139,794 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Division Administrator Senior is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the Program and Project Funding team. The role oversees the financial management and lifecycle of the $11 billion Five Year Transportation Construction Program, including more than $1 billion in FHWA federal funds appropriated annually. The position provides professional expertise to help ensure compliance with federal and state statutes governing funding and makes recommendations to division and agency leadership.

The position is based at the Department of Transportation’s CFO office at 800 W Washington Street in Phoenix, Arizona. It may offer remote work within Arizona based on departmental business needs and continued achievement of performance measures. Remote work is a management option, not an employee entitlement, and may be discontinued at the agency’s discretion.

The advertised salary range is $129,793.98–$139,793.98, with an anticipated salary of $134,793.98. The position is Grade 28.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
• Ten years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or budgeting, including five years of managerial experience; any combination of experience, education, and training meeting the KSAs may be substituted.
• Knowledge of federal funds management; financial management, accounting, and budgeting; applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies; automated accounting systems such as AZ360; and Microsoft and Google Suite applications, including Excel and Access.
• Skill in preparing, analyzing, interpreting, and researching financial data; oral and written communication; planning, organizing, and managing; interpersonal interaction; and writing financial analyses, summaries, documents, policies, procedures, and memos.
• Ability to communicate and prepare complex financial information; direct and coordinate others’ work; manage multiple priorities and deadlines; work in a team; provide excellent customer service; understand and anticipate stakeholder concerns; coach and develop employees; set priorities; develop continuous-improvement practices; and comply with federal and state statutes.
• Must possess and retain a current, valid, class-appropriate driver’s license when operating a motor vehicle on State business, complete required training, and pass required driving-record checks. Employees driving on State business must maintain an acceptable driving record; employees using a personally owned vehicle must maintain legally required liability insurance.
• Newly hired State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
• Mandatory participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Transportation finance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial delivery and lifecycle of the five-year capital improvement program.
• Ensure the obligation of more than $1 billion in Federal Aid and the appropriate use of Federal, State, and Regional funding.
• Oversee the Program and Project Funding teams, set priorities, and provide operational guidance to managers and staff.
• Attend meetings and serve on teams, task forces, and working groups with internal and external customers regarding transportation funding and projects, including FHWA, COGs/MPOs, and ADOT transportation staff.
• Participate in strategic planning and division management and leadership meetings.
• Review and prepare financial reports and analyses; communicate complex financial information; and respond to internal and external stakeholder inquiries and requests, including those from FHWA, Board members, and auditors.
• Provide recommendations to division and agency leadership.

Benefits

• Sick leave.
• Vacation and 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance.
• Retirement plan through mandatory participation in ASRS.
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Optional short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.
• Option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, subject to management approval and business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager