Public Sector Budget & Grants Analyst

South Florida Regional Transportation Authority; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) is seeking a qualified Budget Analyst to support the Finance Department in developing budgets, performing financial analyses, monitoring expenditures, and coordinating grant reimbursements. This role reports to the Budget and Grants Manager and focuses on safeguarding public funds through rigorous financial stewardship.

Responsibilities include budget development for operating and capital programs, variance analysis, and coordination with

Qualifications

• Budgeting and public-sector financial administration knowledge.
• Experience with operating and capital budgets, forecasting, and grant-reimbursed funding.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Budget development, adjustments, and related financial changes for operating and capital programs.
• Prepare budget-to-actual analyses, forecasts, and variance explanations; monitor expenditures and funding.
• Review financial records for accuracy, coding, and budget compliance; reconcile reports.
• Coordinate grant reimbursement documentation and follow-up; support eligibility discussions without final determinations.
• Help establish project budgets and monitor expenditures through lifecycle; assist with financial closeout.
• Prepare financial analyses and reports for management, grants, audits, and external reviews.
• Assist directors and managers with budgets; communicate status and represent Finance in meetings.
• Maintain budget workbooks and ERP records; identify process improvements and ensure policy compliance.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Budgeting

Public finance

Microsoft Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft 365

Financial reporting software

Job description

South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) is seeking a qualified Budget Analyst to support the Finance Department in developing budgets, performing financial analyses, monitoring expenditures, and coordinating grant reimbursements. This role reports to the Budget and Grants Manager and focuses on safeguarding public funds through rigorous financial stewardship.

Responsibilities include budget development for operating and capital programs, variance analysis, and coordination with