Financial Planning Analyst - Veteran Fellowship

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority•San Diego, CA

4d•$28•Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance & Risk Management department is seeking a strategic and motivated Financial Planning Analyst. As a Financial Planning Analyst you’ll bring your leadership, problem-solving, and mission-focused mindset to a role where precision and strategy matter. As part of our Finance and Risk Management team, you’ll support operational goals through financial analysis, budget monitoring, and strategic planning. Your ability to adapt, collaborate across departments, and maintain integrity will be key to success. We deeply value the unique strengths veterans bring—such as precision, accountability, and clear communication—and will leverage these qualities as you collaborate with stakeholders to develop budgets, monitor expenditures, and contribute to our comprehensive budget book.

Requirements

A minimum of three (3) years of active duty or mobilized reserve duty service.
Documentation of an honorable discharge (DD214) from active or reserve status within the last year must be submitted with your application.
Relationship & Interpersonal Skills – Cultivates interpersonal rapport and trust, both up and down, by exhibiting consistency and reliability; demonstrated awareness of others’ needs.
Collaboration and Initiative: - Excel in a team-oriented environment, while also demonstrating the ability to work independently and take the initiative to coordinate and manage projects from start to finish.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving – Analize complex date, identify trends, and develop actionable insights for strategic decision making.
Influence – Communicates and writes proficiently to gain others’ support for ideas, proposals, projects, and solutions; articulates clear rationale in discussion of the benefits and drawbacks of various options.
Communication - Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, to support collaboration across departments, document project status, and engage stakeholders.
Integrity - Exercises diplomacy and discretion in dealing with highly sensitive, complex, and confidential issues and situations.
Leveraging Technology - Effectively uses and generates information electronically, integrates technology solutions and systems. Proficiency in financial software.
Successful completion of a fingerprint-based background investigation, training, and testing is required for employment.

Responsibilities

Budget Development & Monitoring - Collaborate with department teams to develop budgets and forecasts aligned with organizational goals. Monitor departmental expenditures and analyze variances between actual spend and budgeted amounts, providing timely insights and recommendations.
Financial Analysis & Reporting- Provide accurate financial data and analysis to internal stakeholders to support decision-making. Undertake ad-hoc financial projects, including reporting, data analysis, and process improvements based on departmental needs.
Strategic Planning & Documentation - Contribute to the preparation and compilation of the comprehensive Budget Book by gathering financial data and supporting documentation. Assist in developing strategic financial plans that support long-term organizational objectives and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

14 paid holidays
18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO)
parental and child care benefits
salary continuance for family & parental leave
tuition reimbursement
retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan and 457 defined contribution plan
annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account
multiple on-site gyms with regular fitness classes
outdoor working areas
fitness discounts for all levels and goals
monthly fruit deliveries
rewards for volunteer time
financial wellness advisors
campus with easy access to some of San Diego's best walking trails