Fire Business Analyst

City of Farmington•Farmington, NM

6d•$23 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Business Analyst provides financial, administrative, and analytical support to the Farmington Fire Department. This role manages business processes, supports budget and purchasing functions, assists with policy development, and coordinates administrative operations (travel, records, reporting). The position ensures efficient administrative support for department leadership while improving data-driven decision-making to meet operational and strategic needs. The role also supports the department's accreditation efforts and ensures alignment with applicable NFPA standards and best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and progressively reasonable experience
At least 2 years of professional experience in business operations, financial analysis, or administrative support.
Proficiency with financial systems (e.g. AS-400), Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Work, PowerPoint), and data analysis tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and present findings.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

3 to 5 years of experience in municipal government, public safety administration, or fire service operations.
Knowledge of governmental procurement processes, budget development, and grant administration.
Familiarity with fire service operations, including NFPA standards and ISO rating systems.
Experience supporting fire department accreditation processes and relaced documentation.
Strong collaboration skills for working with Finance, HR, City Management, and interagency partners.
Familiarity with records management and workforce systems such as: - ImageTrend (RMS - Records Management System) - TeleStaff (staffing/scheduling) - Other fire/EMS technology platforms (CAD, GIS, asset tracking, etc.).
Experience using data-driven reporting and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

Responsibilities

Prepare and process purchase orders, requisitions, and invoices in compliance with City of Farmington procurement policies.
Monitor expenditures, reconcile accounts, and assist with monthly/annual budget reporting.
Provide analysis of budget, financial reports, and trends.
Research cost-saving measures, vendor options, and funding opportunities.
Track and assist with compliance for grants, contracts, and capital projects.
Coordinate travel, training registrations, and logistics.
Prepare and edit reports, memos, and presentations for leadership and city officials.
Maintain accurate records for audits, inspections, and accreditation.
Collect, analyze, and interpret operational and financial data.
Track response times, call volume, staffing, overtime, and fleet metrics.
Maintain performance measures and benchmarks that support accreditation and NFPA compliance requirements.
Draft, update, and review policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with city, state, and federal regulations.
Support strategic projects (facility upgrades, apparatus replacement, technology systems).
Prepare materials for City Council, budget hearings, and interagency meetings.
Assist in compiling and analyzing documentation required for accreditation reviews, ISC ratings, and NFPA-related audits.
Assist, track. and ensure compliance with federal and state all-hazard deployment requirements.
Assist in coordinating with the City of Farmington's Public Information Officer (PIO) and manages the department's social media platforms.
Provide backup administrative support across divisions.
Assist other divisions as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.