Operations Budget Analyst II

DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) in Dallas, TX is seeking a professional to perform budget, financial analysis, and related accounting support for Operations' Departments. You will coordinate department-wide functions, manage cost models, and assist in forecasting and reporting.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities include developing budgets for capital projects, preparing monthly reports, and providing training on systems like TM-1

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field as listed.
• Three years of data analysis, budgeting, and accounting experience.
• Pass a physical exam including drug screening to operate equipment.
• Ability to work in person during business hours.
• Must pass a job-specific assessment to interview.
• Proficient with PC software including Microsoft Office.
• Customer-focused with strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop projects and performance programs.
• Advise management on procedures, rules, and policies.
• Support cost models using TM-1 and Maximo Budget tools.
• Prepare POs, invoices, and accounting documents as needed.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, and cost estimates for capital projects.
• Act as liaison with departments to gather budget information.
• Prepare monthly accounting and budgeting reports and variance analyses.
• Provide training and technical assistance to staff.

Skills

Data analysis

Budgeting

Accounting

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Analytical reasoning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Business Administration, Contracts Management, Finance, or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

TM-1

Maximo Budget

Job description

Professionals:

Pay Range: $58,832.00 - $97,073.00

Supervisory Organization: Sr Mgr Operations & Budget

Country: United States of America

Address: 1401 PACIFIC AVE

City: DALLAS, TX 75202

FLSA: Exempt

Professionals: 02 - Professional (EEO-4-United States of America), 2D - Professionals - Business (EEO-SubCategory)

General Summary: Performs budget, business, contractual, and financial analysis. Assists in business re-engineering, project/program information management, budgeting, accounting functions for Operations' Departments. Coordinates a variety of department-wide functions related to staffing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains, monitors, supports and/or develops projects and performance management programs.
• Serves as a technical resource to management in the application and interpretation of procedures, rules, and policies.
• Provides support with department, division and section cost models including utilizing the TM-1 and Maximo Budget Applications, state and federal survey/reporting and Board Agenda reporting.
• Maintains, monitors, and/or prepares BPOs, purchase orders and invoices, etc as required.
• Assists in the preparation and research of budgeting, financial planning, developing cost estimates, schedules, and accounting activities as related to Capital Projects for the Operations' dDepartments and its divisions utilizing the Enterprise Project Management (EPM) system as needed.
• Serves as the point of contact with assigned departments' personnel to obtain information relevant to budget operating plans.
• Prepares and submits monthly accounting and budgeting reports to include, but not limited to, Journal Entries, Monthly Variance Analysis, Explanations and Forecasting reports, and other business/analytical reports, including statistical reports as required.
• Provide technical assistance and training to staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Note: An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the below stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Transportation, Business Administration, Contracts Management, Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• Three (3) years progressively responsible experience involving data analysis, management of projects, analysis of performance trends, budgeting, accounting, agenda reporting and other transit related monitoring and analysis activities.
• Pass a physical (medical) examination that includes a drug screen in order to operate DART non-revenue vehicles.
• Ability to work in person during business work days and hours.
• Must receive a passing score on any job-specific assessment to be interviewed.
• Proficiency of PC software applications to include Microsoft Office or other related software applications.
• Ability to be dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Gets first‑hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services. Acts with customers in mind. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Ability to make good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment). Most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time. Sought out by others for advice and solutions.
• Ability to pick up on technical things quickly. Can learn new skills and knowledge. Is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge. Does well in technical courses and seminars.
• Ability to be able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles. Can get messages across that have the desired effect.
• Ability to quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all. Can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups. Can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise. Is seen as a team player and is cooperative. Easily gains trust and support of peers. Encourages collaboration. Can be candid with peers.
• Ability to use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions. Can see hidden problems. Is excellent at honest analysis. Looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answers.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in an environment where there is minimum exposure to dust, noise, or temperature. May be moderately exposed to unpleasant working conditions to include dust, noise, temperature, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals while visiting DART's operating facilities, assuming incumbent is observing all policies and procedures, safety precautions and regulations, and using all protective clothing and devices provided.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may perform other duties as assigned.

DART is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity in the workplace. M/F/D/V

Open until qualified applicants are identified.