Transportation Financial Analyst I

Performs transportation programming, letting project scheduling, and federal funding preparation and analysis work. Oversees projects/grants/programs/lettings to include application, approval, monitoring, audits, investigations, and authorizing funding. Work involves administering project programming and scheduling processes and systems; reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating project funding data; preparing reports and responding to inquiries. Interprets, reviews, and implements state and federal statutes, legislation, laws, and policies. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives.

Essential Duties

• Assist with development and monitoring the 24‑month letting schedule, fiscal constraint, and letting/funding processes in accordance with the statewide plan as authorized in the Unified Transportation Program (UTP).
• Coordinate project scheduling, programming, and funding review/approval for assigned district(s) within TXDOTCONNECT and the Department’s Category Analysis.
• Monitor financial constraint of assigned district(s) construction funding allocations, as established annually by the Chief Financial Officer in accordance with the agency’s Cash Forecast.
• Prepare Federal Project Authorization and Agreements (FPAA); review Advanced Funding Agreements (AFAs), confirm funding eligibility and assist assigned districts with federal funding questions.
• Assist with the advertisement of construction and maintenance projects in the centralized advertisement program, in accordance with state and federal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards pertaining to programs.
• Prepare and distribute letting, project funding, and federal/state funds management reports.
• Assist with data integrity and quality‑control processes to ensure accuracy/consistency of internal and external reports.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related discipline (relevant work experience may be substituted on a year‑per‑year basis).
• Two (2) years experience in funding administration, planning, budgeting or working with state or federal funding (full‑time or prorated part‑time equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Government, or related field (highly preferred).

Competencies

• Considerable knowledge of budgeting methods and procedures, financial management and accounting systems, and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Proficient skill in monitoring the status and progress of projects, analyzing and organizing business and technical data, interpreting applicable information, and using computers and relevant programs, applications, and systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Sedentary work; lift up to 10 lb at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
• Sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repetitive motions involving substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Close visual acuity required for data/figures, computer screen work, and extensive reading.

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; recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents and Texas Mother‑Friendly Worksite.
• Access to covered employee parking, walking trails, on‑site fitness center, coffee bar, and on‑site cafeteria at the Stassney campus.

Schedule

Full‑time, regular employee status.

Location

Austin, Texas – Texas Department of Transportation Headquarters, Stassney Campus.