Strategic Planning & Budget Analyst

PARKER WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT•Parker, CO

4d•$77,667 - $91,374•Onsite

About The Position

This exempt position is responsible for advanced financial analysis, budget administration, long-range financial planning, performance measurement, and strategic plan implementation for the District. The position serves as the central coordinator for execution of the District's strategic plan, partnering with departments to translate strategic priorities into measurable objectives, action plans, performance measures, and accountability structures. Responsibilities include monitoring operating and capital budgets, performing forecasting and financial modeling, facilitating strategic planning processes, tracking organizational and departmental progress toward strategic goals, identifying risks and barriers to implementation, and providing performance reporting to leadership and the Board. The position promotes organizational alignment, accountability, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement across all departments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, or related field required.
Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, financial analysis, strategic planning, performance management, or governmental finance.
Must have a Motor Vehicle Record within the Acceptable or no less than Borderline rating according to the Vehicle Policy.

Nice To Haves

Special District, Municipal, or other government experience preferred.
Project management and performance measurement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates implementation, administration, and continuous monitoring of the District's Strategic Plan.
Serves as the primary resource to department leaders in developing strategic action plans, performance measures, timelines, and implementation strategies.
Establishes and maintains a strategic performance management framework that tracks progress toward organizational goals and objectives.
Develops, monitors, and reports key performance indicators (KPIs), success measures, and departmental performance metrics.
Conducts regular follow-up meetings with departments to review progress, identify obstacles, and develop corrective action plans when strategic objectives are not on track.
Provides ongoing support and guidance to departments in aligning operational activities, budgets, projects, and staffing resources with strategic priorities.
Maintains accountability systems that track strategic initiatives, project milestones, deliverables, and performance outcomes.
Prepares and presents quarterly and annual strategic plan performance reports for executive leadership, the Board, and other stakeholders.
Identifies organizational trends, emerging issues, risks, and opportunities that may affect achievement of strategic objectives.
Facilitates annual strategic plan updates and assists leadership in evaluating priorities, measures, and organizational performance.
Collaborates with departments to ensure consistent reporting standards, data collection methodologies, and performance measurement practices across the District.
Promotes a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement through strategic performance monitoring and organizational assessment.
Supports development and monitoring of the Capital Improvement Program and long-range financial plans.
Performs financial modeling, operational analysis, and special studies to evaluate programs, projects, and initiatives.
Assists with annual audit activities, ACFR preparation, surveys, and other financial reporting requirements.
Performs other related duties as assigned.