Financial Analyst I

About the role

The Project Finance & Toll Operations Division (PFD) is searching for a new team member to assist with oversight and administration of financed toll system enterprise activities. The job responsibilities will include assisting with some financial feasibility, debt compliance along with supporting the bond financing process. This position is very team-oriented and offers consistent learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assists with oversight and administration of Financed Toll System Enterprise activities.
• Participates in financing efforts such as assessing the feasibility of financing alternatives, structuring, developing and implementation of project finance projects.
• Affords support in debt financing activities.
• Compiles, reviews, analyzes, and evaluates financial and/or capital improvement related data; prepares reports and responds to inquiries.
• Ensures compliance with established procedures, requirements, laws, and regulations; completeness of data; and presence of documentation.
• Analyzes trends and prepares forecasts/projections.
• Represents the agency to financial and industry representatives and governmental officials.
• May be required to travel to perform this function.
• Reviews and analyzes financial and capital improvement related data, modeling activities, budgets, reports, and monitors/prioritizes requests for project(s) assistance and agency responses to these requests.
• Reviews, interprets and prepares analysis of proposed and enacted state and federal legislation, rules and/or guidelines.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Public Administration or related Mgmt. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications Experience: 2 years financial analysis work. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent.)* Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis OR related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Qualifications

Some knowledge of: Financial analysis methodologies Understanding federal and state laws, rules and regulations governing the use of debt-financing General needs of public for information and data from agency records Monitoring cashflow needs Project financing techniques and project delivery methods Using computers and programs such as Microsoft word, Excel and Power Point Competent skill in: Some knowledge of a bond issuance, debt management, offering documents and bond rating procedures Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external Assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of outside consultants Communicating complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectively Evaluating technical and financial information

Skills

Some knowledge of: Financial analysis methodologies Understanding federal and state laws, rules and regulations governing the use of debt-financing General needs of public for information and data from agency records Monitoring cashflow needs Project financing techniques and project delivery methods Using computers and programs such as Microsoft word, Excel and Power Point Competent skill in: Some knowledge of a bond issuance, debt management, offering documents and bond rating procedures Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external Assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of outside consultants Communicating complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectively Evaluating technical and financial information

Benefits and Perks

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Position Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990. Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information