ROW Project Budget and Funding Analyst II, III, or IV

About the role

The Right of Way (ROW) Contracts and Finance Section is seeking a Budget and Funding Analyst to support districts throughout the lifecycle of ROW project funding. ROW projects involve the acquisition of real property needed for highway construction, often through the eminent domain process. In this role, you will set up and adjust budgets, track and forecast costs, review and approve payments, and reconcile anticipated versus actual expenditures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the development of a district budget and activities and assists with the statewide ROW budget planning.
• Makes presentations, develops speeches, conducts and/or coordinates meetings, seminars and/or workshops on ROW budget and funding topics.
• Participates in short-range and strategic planning.
• Aids districts in the preparation of information for Legislative Appropriations Requests and monitors budgets within area of responsibility.
• Reviews requests for additional funds or resource allocation; evaluates justification, recommends actions and answers inquiries on budget/resource related matters.
• Plans, develops and recommends program guidelines, policies, procedures, enhancements and methodologies.
• Prepares special and annual reports.
• Assists in resolving audit exceptions.
• Monitors payments, procedures and/or projects including site visits to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Processes data for input; maintains and verifies reports; and/or establishes and updates records.
• Provides consultation, coordination and assistance regarding Right of Way acquisition-related programs and tasks, which include Department employees, state, federal, local entities, regulatory agencies and special interest groups.
• Reviews and/or approves requests for reimbursement.
• Trains Department employees and/or others in program implementation.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or a related discipline.
• 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.
• Experience: 2 years (Analyst II), 3 years (Analyst III), or 4 years (Analyst IV) grant funding administration, planning, budgeting or working with state or federal funding.
• Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Qualifications

• Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and terminology
• Highway letting programs
• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Financial management and accounting systems
• Contract development and oversight
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Applicable computer systems and applications, including TxDOTConnect, Oracle/PeopleSoft, USAS, DocuSign, CLM, Tableau
• Collections, sorting and compiling data
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Developing and giving presentations

Skills

• Understanding of government contracting and payment processes
• Familiarity with ROW acquisition
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to clearly communicate complex financial information to a variety of audiences

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Salary range: $75,000 - $100,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.