Operations Budget Analyst II
About The Position
Performs budget, business, contractual, and financial analysis and assists with business re-engineering, project and program information management, budgeting, and accounting functions for Operations departments. Coordinates department-wide functions related to staffing. The role supports performance management, cost modeling, procurement and invoice activities, capital project budgeting, and preparation of accounting, budgeting, and analytical reports. It also provides technical assistance and training to staff. The position is based at 1401 Pacific Ave, Dallas, Texas 75202. Work is performed in person during business work days and hours. The employee may visit DART operating facilities, where exposure to dust, noise, temperature, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals may occur; safety policies, precautions, and protective equipment must be observed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Transportation, Business Administration, Contracts Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Three years of progressively responsible experience involving data analysis, project management, performance-trend analysis, budgeting, accounting, agenda reporting, and other transit-related monitoring and analysis activities.
- Pass a physical (medical) examination that includes a drug screen in order to operate DART non-revenue vehicles.
- Ability to work in person during business work days and hours.
- Must receive a passing score on any job-specific assessment to be interviewed.
- Proficiency with PC software applications, including Microsoft Office or related software applications.
- Ability to meet internal and external customer expectations, use customer feedback to improve products and services, and establish effective customer relationships.
- Ability to make sound decisions using analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.
- Ability to learn technical skills and knowledge quickly, including new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge.
- Ability to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles.
- Ability to find common ground, solve problems constructively, collaborate, and build trust with peers.
- Ability to use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems, identify hidden issues, and conduct thorough analysis.
- An equivalent combination of related education and experience may substitute for the stated minimums, excluding the high school diploma or GED, licenses, or certifications.
Responsibilities
- Maintains, monitors, supports, and/or develops projects and performance management programs.
- Serves as a technical resource to management on the application and interpretation of procedures, rules, and policies.
- Supports department, division, and section cost models, including use of TM-1 and Maximo Budget Applications, state and federal survey and reporting, and Board Agenda reporting.
- Maintains, monitors, and/or prepares BPOs, purchase orders, invoices, and related items as required.
- Assists with budgeting research and preparation, financial planning, cost estimates, schedules, and accounting activities related to Operations capital projects, using the Enterprise Project Management (EPM) system as needed.
- Acts as a point of contact with assigned department personnel to obtain information relevant to budget operating plans.
- Prepares and submits monthly accounting and budgeting reports, including journal entries, monthly variance analyses and explanations, forecasting reports, and other business, analytical, and statistical reports as required.
- Provides technical assistance and training to staff.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
