23833 - Funding Programs Analyst

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia Careers is seeking a candidate to provide analysis and support to the Department of Transportation’s program area, planning, developing, monitoring and evaluating projects, programs and policies. You will use data, reports and IT systems to support construction program delivery, project development and financial analysis.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, federal funds management and portfolio development to align resources with long-term infrastructure

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and agencies.
• Knowledge of budget administration, financial management and related laws.
• Understanding of transportation planning and project management.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis and support for IID planning and programming efforts.
• Perform financial lifecycle activities for projects including analysis, reporting and closeout.
• Support local program coordination and project delivery.
• Assist in development and management of construction program and portfolio across divisions.

Skills

Data analysis

Budgeting

Expenditure tracking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy guidance

Education

Public Policy/Business Administration/Finance/Civil or Transportation Engineering degree

Tools

Automated financial systems

Project management software

IT systems and reporting tools

Job description

Hiring Range: $69611.00 to $113118.00

Full Time or Part Time: Full_Time

Additional Detail

Description for Candidates:

• Provide analysis and support to assigned program area by planning, developing, monitoring and evaluating projects, programs and policies. Supports the division’s planning and investment management functions. Implement statewide policies, training, and guidance; utilize data, reports, and IT systems to support construction program delivery, project development and delivery, project financial analysis and closeout, and advancement of the department’s long-term infrastructure and financial goals.
  How you will contribute:
  
• Cross-Functional: Provide support for the Central Office Infrastructure Investment Division (IID) planning and programming efforts. Apply knowledge of business and the transportation industry to advance the division’s interests. Support IID efforts to communicate with internal and external stakeholders, facilitate training and compliance activities, and represent the division. Build partnerships with external stakeholders. Ensure compliance with federal and state policies and procedures across the cross-functional areas.
• Financial and Federal Funds Management: Conducts activities related to the financial lifecycle of projects from initiation through final closeout and support related activities with other Central Office Divisions and districts. Conduct financial analysis, reporting, and reconciliation in compliance with state and federal financial management principles and performance metrics. Provide support and work in collaboration with other Finance Directorate Divisions for federally required activities and reporting associated with the Department’s use of federal funds. Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with state and federal program guidelines and communications with external stakeholders.
• Local Programs Support : Support IID activities associated with local program coordination and project delivery.
• Portfolio Development and Management: Implement policies and guidance related to the Department’s Portfolio development and management and assist in supporting efforts across Central Office Divisions and districts. Support Central Office efforts in updating federal, state and regional funding levels and assessing related portfolio impacts. Provide support in aligning financial and other resources to support construction program delivery across multiple years. Support efforts of internal and external stakeholders to drive results and advance the Department’s strategic and long-term infrastructure and financial goals. Perform IID activities associated with development and management of the construction program and support related activities with external stakeholders.

What will make you successful:

• Ability to analyze, research and interpret data.
• Ability to apply programs, policies, procedures to meet long-range goals.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse groups and general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and varying levels of management.
• Ability to coordinate activities with multiple stakeholders, resources and objectives.
• Ability to plan and conduct training, presentations and meetings.
• Ability to present information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of federal, state, regional and local laws, regulations, procedures and policies related to transportation infrastructure and operations.
• Knowledge of generally accepted principles and practices of budget administration, financial management and related state and federal law, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of transportation planning and project management.
• Skill in budgeting, funding allocation methods and expenditure tracking.
• Skill in gathering and analyzing substantially large data sets to identify problems, develop solutions, forecast, monitor outcomes and generate reports.
• Skill in problem-solving and decision making.
• Skill in the use of computers, software applications and reporting tools.
• Skill in the use of computers, web-based applications to include automated financial and project management programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to coordinate activities with multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge of federal, state, regional and local laws, regulations, procedures and policies related to transportation operations.
• Knowledge of generally accepted principles and practices of budget administration, financial management and related state and federal law, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of transportation planning and project management.
• Skill in budgeting, funding allocation methods and expenditure tracking.
• Skill in gathering and analyzing substantially large data sets to identify problems, develop solutions, forecast, monitor outcomes and generate reports.
• Skill in the use of computers, web-based applications to include automated financial and project management programs.

Additional Considerations:

• A combination of training, experience or education in Public Policy, Business Administration, Finance, Civil and Transportation Engineering or related field desired.
• Experience building collaborative relationships with diverse groups and the general public.
• Experience presenting information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience supporting activities in alignment with policies, and procedures.

Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct