Business Manager I

NCDOT; North Carolina; On-site; USD 67,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Transportation in Wake County seeks a Business Manager I (NS) to oversee financial management, budgeting, reporting and related administrative functions within the Office of Economic Opportunity and Compliance. This role ensures program integrity and compliance across DOT initiatives.

This position requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to drive program objectives, provide training/outreach, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Advanced level financial, management and administrative support in a DOT program.
• Experience with data interpretation and trend analysis in a program area.
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to meet strategic objectives.
• Knowledge of DOT financial processes, statutes, rules and federal requirements.
• Experience creating budgets, reports, risk assessments and tracking expenditures.
• Development of policies, procedures, internal controls and work plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the EOC office including assets, budgets and procurement.
• Administer EOC programs and provide training and outreach.
• Coordinate with Deputy Director, Director and other DOT units on financial actions.
• Contribute to strategic business decisions affecting current and future programs.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Financial processes

Budget & reporting

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or related

Job description

Business Manager I# State of North Carolina Careers## Business Manager IApply: Wake County, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 30, 2026 (6 days left to apply): JR-127122**Agency**Dept of Transportation**Division**State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys**Job Classification Title**Business Manager I (NS)**Position Number**60027168**Grade**NC19**About Us**It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.**Description of Work**Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date. “Internal Posting-Only temporary or permanent NC State Government Employees or layoff candidates with the State of North Carolina eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126May Apply” The NCDOT Office of Economic Opportunity and Compliance (EOC) exists to promote economic opportunity, growth and engagement in communities across N.C. to ensure stakeholders have access and opportunity to participate in transportation programs. EOC is responsible for advocating, administering, implementing, and monitoring the Department’s Title VI Nondiscrimination Program, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)program, Unified Certification Program, Small Business Program, Equal Opportunity Contractor Compliance Program, Americans with Disabilities Act Program, On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program, and University Collaborations/ HBCU Outreach. This position provides advanced level financial, management and administrative support. Position manages the daily operations of an office or facility including its assets, financial management, budget, procurement activities, annual reports, support staff and offices. This position has direct responsibility and authority for the administration of EOC programs. It addresses a variety of most complex financial problems which require gathering financial data, financial analysis, acting, and making recommendations for action. This position coordinates with EOC’s Deputy Director and Director and other NCDOT business units. This position is a major participant in making business decisions that determine how the Department’s existing needs and future programs are managed. This position ensures the integrity of the processes in place related to financial management within EOC. \\*Providing training and outreach is required. This position will require traveling. Management prefers applicants with the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC19 $67,122 - $117,465. Hiring Range: $67,122- $110,129**Management prefers applicants with the following:*** Experience with analysis and interpretation of data and trends in the program area of assignment.* Working knowledge in consulting and collaborating with internal and external program stakeholders to advance the strategic objectives of the Office of Economic Opportunity & Compliance.* Knowledge of the NCDOT’s business and financial processes, statues, rules, and regulations governing them, as well as Federal requirements relating to financial management.* Experience with compiling/preparing department budgets, reports, risk assessments and tracking expenditures.* Experience with the development of policies, procedures, internal controls and programmatic workplans. **Minimum Education and Experience**Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or other discipline related to the area of assignment from appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressive related experience, in which, two (2) years should be in a supervisory role, or equivalent combination of education and experience.**In accordance with the Governor’s** **Executive Order 303****, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.** **It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.****EEO Statement**The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.**Recruiter:**Sharon Ashe**Email:**[e-mail]