Fiscal Analyst II

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fiscal Analyst II to join their Project Controls team. This role involves managing cost reports, analyzing financial data, and supervising staff to ensure accurate project budgeting. As part of a transformative public transit project, you will contribute to Honolulu's future while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, retirement plans, and generous leave policies. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready for a rewarding challenge, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Generous vacation and sick leave

13 paid holidays annually

Retirement plan contributions

Deferred compensation options

Flexible spending accounts

Pre-tax transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training opportunities

Employer-funded Holo Card

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in public/business administration or accounting.
• 4 years of experience in financial or budget analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly cost reports tracking budget and expenditures.
• Analyze financial data to forecast costs and adjustments.
• Supervise cost analysis staff and ensure accurate reporting.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budget Preparation

Public Administration

Statistical Methods

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration or related field

Tools

Project Management Information System (PMIS)

Job description

Join Us!

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) is the public transit authority responsible for planning and constructing Skyline, Honolulu's rail transit system. It is the first fully automated, driverless urban light metro system in the United States and represents the largest public infrastructure project in the history of Hawaii.

Skyline's route is approximately 19 miles, with 19 stations, along Oahu's southern coast, and it is being constructed in three segments. The first segment, from East Kapolei to Aloha Stadium, is already in revenue service, with the next segments planned to extend service from Middle Street, through downtown Honolulu, to the Civic Center Station.

Join HART and be part of a transformative project shaping Honolulu's future. If you thrive in a fast-paced, professional environment and are ready for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to bring your expertise to our Project Controls team as Fiscal Analyst II.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage preparation of monthly cost reports which track the Project's budget, expenditures, and progress.
• Review financial information to correlate and analyze financial data with respect to cost forecast and determine the need for adjustments.
• Monitor contingency allocations for various contracts, and identify areas that need to be addressed, by analyzing and reporting trends to drive adjustments to the scope of work, design changes, etc.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the Project Cost Report and its timely and accurate distribution.
• Develops procedures and processes, for the project cost control, and certifies that data from the Project Management Information System (PMIS) is appropriately transferred to monthly cost reports and other cost analysis reports.
• Ensures that cost/financial data provided by the general engineering consultant's (GEC) contract meets HART, City, and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements.
• Supervises subordinate cost analysis staff.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or a combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in public or business administration, accounting, economics or a closely related field.
• Four years of professional experience in management, financial, budgetary, economic or tax analysis work.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public and municipal finance; budget preparation and analysis; public administration; sources and uses of socio-economic information; research and statistical methods and techniques; laws and ordinances relating to City finances; basic economic theories and principles.
• Ability to gather and analyze legal, operational, statistical and financial data and reports; apply sound budgetary and fiscal theories and principles; develop and maintain effective budgetary control policies and establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others.

__Physical Requirement:

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.

Benefits

HART is a part of the City and County of Honolulu, and employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package provided by the City. This includes:

• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, and life insurance plans
• Generous vacation and sick leave, earning up to 21 days per year
• 13 paid holidays annually (14 days during election year)
• Retirement plan contributions through the Employees' Retirement System (ERS)
• Deferred compensation options to invest pre-tax income for retirement
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses
• Pre-tax transportation benefits, including TheBus and vanpool options
• Access to confidential counseling services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional perks include training opportunities and employer-funded Holo Card for eligible employees to use on public transit
• Eligibility for the public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, supporting employees dedicated to public service

Work Schedule and Location

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8-hour shift.
• Location: The work for this position is conducted on-site at the HART offices located in Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Telecommuting is not currently available for this role.
• Relocation: HART does not cover relocation costs. Candidates must be able to reliably commute or relocate to Honolulu by first day of employment.