23833 - Funding Programs Analyst

Virginia Department of Transportation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a skilled analyst to support the Infrastructure Investment Division in planning, developing, monitoring and evaluating transportation projects and programs. You will apply policy, analyze data, support financial management, and coordinate with districts and stakeholders across Virginia.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, adherence to federal and state guidelines, and contributing to long-term infrastructure goals while communicating

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 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 large data sets to identify problems, develop solutions, forecast, monitor outcomes and generate reports.
• Skill in using computers and web-based applications including automated financial and project management programs.

Responsibilities

• Cross-Functional: Support IID planning and programming; communicate with stakeholders, facilitate training and compliance, build partnerships.
• Financial and Federal Funds Management: Perform financial lifecycle activities, reporting and reconciliation per standards; support federal activities and reporting.
• Local Programs Support: Assist IID activities for local program coordination and delivery.
• Portfolio Development and Management: Implement policies related to portfolio development; align resources for construction program delivery across years.

Skills

Analyze data

Research

Interpret data

Communicate clearly

Stakeholder collaboration

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Project management

Policy knowledge

Data reporting

Education

Public Policy, Business Administration, Finance, Civil or Transportation Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

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.

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

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct

About Us

VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pre-employment Screening

• Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check
• DMV Record Check
• Work History Verification
• References
• Pre-employment physical
• Drug screen