Business Analyst

Austincc; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County is seeking a Business Analyst to support the Department of Public Works with financial data, contracts, grants, and regulatory compliance. The role involves analyzing information, developing procedures, and ensuring alignment with County policies to achieve department goals.

The analyst will assist with procurement processes, cost-performance analysis, and preparation of project plans and board documents, contributing to effective financial management across programs.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business Administration, Finance or related field.
• Four (4) years of experience in FP&A, contracts, grants, procurement procedures, and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develops and analyzes financial and statistical information for accuracy and regulatory requirements.
• Searches, analyzes, develops, and implements procedures related to contracts and grant agreements.
• Researches and analyzes cost performance data and makes recommendations to improve operations.
• Provides support for the procurement process.
• Ensures statutory and regulatory compliance with grant and contract requirements.
• Assists or provides input for the formulation, development and revision of policies and procedures related to contracts, grants, and financial data.
• Ensures compliance with County policies and procedures applicable to contracting and grant management.
• Prepares project plans, presentations, board documents and other deliverables as assigned.

Skills

GASB regulations

GAAP knowledge

Contract and grant compliance

Data analysis

MS Excel and Pivot tables

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance

Tools

Tyler Munis

Microsoft Office

Job description

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The Business Analyst performs a full range of professional and technical duties in support of the Department of Public Works. Assists in activities with contracts, grants, and financial information. Researches, develops, implements, and reviews financial information related to agreements, grants, and contracts to support outcomes and goals of the department.

BUSINESS ANALYST

The Business Analyst performs a full range of professional and technical duties in support of the Department of Public Works. Assists in activities with contracts, grants, and financial information. Researches, develops, implements, and reviews financial information related to agreements, grants, and contracts to support outcomes and goals of the department.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develops and analyzes financial and statistical information for accuracy and regulatory requirements.


• Searches, analyzes, develops, and implements procedures related to contracts and grant agreements.


• Researches and analyzes cost performance data and makes recommendations to improve operations.


• Provides support for the procurement process.


• Ensures statutory and regulatory compliance with grant and contract requirements.


• Assists or provides input for the formulation, development and revision of policies and procedures related to contracts, grants, and financial data.


• Ensures compliance with County policies and procedures applicable to contracting and grant management.


• Prepares project plans, presentations, board documents and other deliverables as assigned.


• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) regulation, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles(GAAP).


• Knowledge of procurement rules and regulations.


• Ability to review, negotiate, and resolve discrepancies related to contracts.


• Ability to provide guidance and leadership to staff in area of contracts, grants, and other financial information.


• Ability to assess contract and grant compliance.


• Knowledge of principles and methods of data collection and statistical analysis.


• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and make recommendations.


• Knowledge of computer operations; preferred proficiency with Microsoft Office based applications and Tyler Munis.


• Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel and perform analyses including the use of pivot tables and formulas.


• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.


• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, outside agencies, and other departments.


• Ability to prioritize work and coordinate multiple high-priority tasks within limited time constraints.

Minimum Requirements:

PHYSICAL SKILLS: The ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written or visual communication. Ability to operate computers, phones and general office equipment.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business Administration, Finance or related field. Four (4) years of experience in a position that involved financial planning and analysis (FP&A), contracts, grants, procurement procedures, and statistical analysis required.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.