FINANCIAL ANALYST II - 55002100

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

9d•$57,303 - $65,500•Onsite

About The Position

This position plays a pivotal role in supporting FDOT’s mission by analyzing engineering system performance, resource allocations, and roadway performance data to inform management decisions. This position is responsible for developing, updating, and publishing key program and resource planning documents, including the District Program and Resource Plans and Five-Year Work Program Charts. By ensuring the integrity and reliability of program performance information, assisting with fund allocations, and managing predictive models for future trends, the role directly impacts the agency’s ability to optimize transportation resources and meet strategic objectives. Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication. FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Requirements

Knowledge of transportation planning process
Knowledge of data collection methods
Skills in using personal computers and software, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Ability to analyze legislative bills and their impact on transportation funding
Ability to apply and develop applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Ability to construct, analyze, and interpret financial data and models, methodology, and assumptions
Ability to solve problems relating to financing approaches
Ability to prepare reports and presentations
Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze program performance data
Ability to work independently
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, within FDOT and with external partners
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with internal and external customers
Six years of professional experience in the field of financial analysis, finance, economics, public administration, business administration, policy analysis, financial modeling, accounting, statistics, transportation financial analysis, or work program development.
Postsecondary education from an accredited college or university can substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

Analyze engineering system performance measurements and resource allocations and make recommendations to management concerning the following transportation engineering offices - Roadway Design and Pavement Management.
Resolve discrepancies between associated databases to ensure integrity and reliability of program performance information.
Ensure results are timely, accurate and meet the needs of users.
Analyze roadway performance data and make recommendations to management based on the analysis for reporting to the Executive Board and in the Program and Resource Plan.
Develop and publish the District Program and Resource Plans, Advanced Construction Program and Resource Plans, and Five Year Work Program Charts.
Assist with assigned program area offices in the development of Schedule A fund allocations, Schedule B program targets and in balancing the program plan to available resources.
Develop, update and manage models for predicting future program performance trends and characteristics.
Produce and publish the Program and Resource Plan document.
Assist in maintaining the integrity of the Program Plan/Work Program/Budget crosswalk regarding technical programming.
Assist in applying statewide in-house (operating) levels to the Program and Resource Plan.
Update and publish Schedule B program targets.
Monitor and update the Target Analysis Reporting system to ensure the projected levels are programmed properly and current information is loaded in the system at all times.
Prepare graphic presentations for assigned program areas for management reporting.
Assist in the evaluations, status reports and presentations on the Program and Resource Plan performance.
Work with work program staff in the central office and districts to ensure funding policies concerning roadway design and pavement management are appropriately being followed.