Technical Budget Analyst and Contract Specialist

Hampton Roads Transit • Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

Hampton Roads Transit is looking for dynamic, customer service oriented, and energetic people to become part of a committed team providing excellent and effective public transportation to the Hampton Roads region. In addition to rewarding careers and professional development opportunities, we offer unmatched benefits and competitive wages in a stimulating environment that will provide you with the flexibility and training tools to grow. The Technical Budget Analyst and Contract Specialist works under the general supervision of the CIO/CTO, performs professional analyses related to budgeting, forecasting, budget controls, contract technical contract packages for submission to Procurement and performs related work as assigned. The Technical Budget Analyst and Contract Specialist reviews, facilitates and tracks the Technology Department budget and expenses, including capital projects (CIP) and contract specifications, status, funding, costs, payments, deliverables, and compliance with specifications for the duration of projects.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration or other related fields
• Minimum of two years work experience in accounting, budgets, procurement, project support, and/or any equivalent combination of training and experience
• Proficiency in using computer systems and software applications such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and knowledge of HCM systems and Financial systems like Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Excellent organization, strong written/verbal communications and writing styles with an eye for detail
• Ability to grasp technical complex software, learn quickly and work within tight deadlines
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems quickly and completely
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet multiple deadlines

Responsibilities

• Performs detailed analysis and reconciliations of monthly department-level budget to actual
• Prepares documentation for budget
• Reviews operational and financial records, reports and makes recommendations
• Works with departments to compile data necessary to analyze and determine operational and financial
• Conducts cost benefit analyses of proposed program actions to ensure that requests improve the achievement of HRT objectives
• Assists department directors and managers with completing yearly budget requests and justifications
• Analyzes trends in fund disbursements and progress toward attaining goals
• Assists with the creation of the annual budget for technology
• Manages records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policies and Procedures
• Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible working environment
• Training tools to grow

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees