Financial Research Analyst

City of El Paso•Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role provides financial support, researches information, evaluates statistics, and writes technical reports on various departmental procedures and projects. The position involves planning and developing research projects related to procurement, contracts, grants, and other financial matters. It requires collecting and compiling information, reviewing bid and RFP documents, and formulating purchase orders to ensure statutory compliance. The analyst will develop complex proposals, perform statistical analysis, identify solutions to problems, estimate costs, and forecast future demand. Responsibilities also include researching regulations, drafting technical documents, administering and monitoring contracts and grants, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services, and monitoring contractor performance. The role acts as a liaison between the department and contractors, assists with audits, negotiates changes, recommends remedies for unsatisfactory performance, and conducts administrative briefings. The analyst will finalize data analysis, prepare charts and spreadsheets, utilize computerized databases, maintain research files, design analysis techniques, write white papers and statistical reports, and represent the department. Additionally, the role involves informing suppliers about purchasing policies, creating and maintaining computerized records, and performing other related duties.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or higher in business, public administration, economics, finance, or related field.
One (1) year of experience involving the application of research methods.
Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state.
Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) finger-print based background check within the first six months from hire and maintain CJIS eligibility.
Applicants with a foreign degree or diploma must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and engage in research projects regarding procurement, contracts, grants, and other financial projects.
Collect and compile information.
Receive, review, and revise bid and RFP documents and research and formulate purchase orders.
Develop complex technical or specialized proposals or solicitations.
Perform statistical analysis and interpret findings.
Identify alternatives to address situations or solve problems with their advantages and disadvantages.
Estimate costs of proposals and forecast future demand resources.
Research and review pertinent regulations, laws, manuals, and procedures pertaining to departmental fiscal matters.
Draft reports, and other technical documents including writing specifications for goods and services.
Administer and monitor technical and complex contracts and grant projects.
Ensure department receives timely delivery of goods and services.
Monitor and judge contractor on pricing, quality, and quantity of goods or services specified in the contract.
Act as liaison between department and contractor in case of disputes, clarifications, and complaints.
Assist in formal audit review of contractors.
Negotiate changes and supplemental agreements.
Recommend appropriate remedy in the event of unsatisfactory performance.
Conduct pre and post-administrative briefings.
Finalize data analysis, statistical charts, graphs, and spreadsheets.
Search, update and access computerized databases in support of the overall program.
Use and maintain history and research files.
Design and develop analysis techniques and methodologies.
Prepare reports and studies as a result of special projects where primary data collection is the methodology.
Write white papers and statistical reports on departmental operations.
Prepare reports including analysis of existing operations and conditions and recommendations for improvement.
Represent the department and provide technical support and information.
Inform suppliers of purchasing policies and procedures on doing business with the city, bidding process, and related information.
Create and maintain a variety of computerized records or reports such as vendor lists, inventory files and reports, financial reports or records, and status reports.
Perform other related work as required.