Business Analyst - Public Works

Pasco County, FL; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County is seeking a skilled Business Analyst to support the Department of Public Works by analyzing financial and statistical data for contracts, grants, and procurement processes. The role focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance, preparing board documents, and guiding staff on financial information related to agreements and grants.

The candidate will review cost performance data, implement improved procedures, and assist in policy development for contracting and grant management within

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GASB regulation and GAAP.
• Familiarity with procurement rules and regulations.
• Ability to review, negotiate, and resolve discrepancies in contracts.
• Ability to provide guidance to staff on contracts, grants, and financial data.
• Ability to assess contract and grant compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develops and analyzes financial and statistical information for accuracy and regulatory requirements.
• Supports procurement process and ensures compliance with grant/contract requirements.
• Researches, analyzes, and improves cost performance data and recommends operational improvements.
• Assists in policy and procedure development related to contracts, grants, and financial data.
• Prepares project plans, board documents, and other deliverables.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

FP&A experience

Contracts & grants basics

Excel expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance

4+ years FP&A / contracts / procurement experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tyler Munis

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A 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.

• 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 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.

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.

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