Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Analyst III
Position: Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Analyst III
Department: Budget & Financial Analysis
Reports to: Director of Budget & Financial Analysis
Salary Range: $57,910 - $73,835
The CIP Analyst III works under the general supervision of the Director of Budget & Financial Analysis. Responsible for providing budgetary analysis and reporting of the 6-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to work and interact with departments throughout the organization, and has exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Essential Job Functions:
(Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned)
- Manages the financial reporting of capital program progress to internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepares CIP budget to actual progress report for inclusion in the monthly financial presentation to Commission.
- Ensures operating impacts of capital improvements are properly vetted and budgeted.
- Works with HRT staff and consultants in the development of the 6-Year Capital Plan.
- Provides data input and can interpret the Financial Model used to develop the plan.
- Meets with Senior Executive Team to determine current and future CIP needs of the agency and helps determine which projects should be considered in the Capital budget plan.
- Assists in scoring and programming the CIP projects in the 6-Year CIP Financial Model.
- Understands the various funding sources available to the Agency and the proper utilization of those funds.
- Consults with grants administration team, grant accountant & project managers on a regular basis.
- Directs the development and maintenance of budgetary and control mechanisms to provide accurate reporting of capital project activities.
- Ensure compliance with appropriate policies and controls to guarantee efficient use of limited resources.
- Monitors agency-wide CIP budgetary performance to understand and interpret future spending and revenue trends.
- Manage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policy and Procedures.
- Responsible for maintaining a general awareness of HRT’s EMS.
- Responsible for handling all related job responsibilities in accordance to HRT’s Environmental Policy, relevant EMS Standard Operating Procedures, and Emergency Management Plan.
- All other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills essential to Job Functions:
- Knowledge and experience with federal, state and local budget and financial programs and systems.
- Experience developing professional presentations for various audiences using data to inform decisions, visualize information, and support program requests.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues, local, state and federal agencies.
- Must be a strong team player with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Possess excellent analytical and communication skills. Work and travel outside regular business hours may be required.
Required Software Knowledge and Skills essential to Job Functions:
Proficiency in using computer systems and the listed software applications associated with performance of assigned work is essential. Basic problem-solving skills associated with software applications used is expected. Software usage relevant to job duties will be evaluated.
Software applications:
Candidate must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Knowledge of PeopleSoft HCM, PeopleSoft Finance and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus.
Training and/or Education:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration or other related fields.
Required Experience:
Minimum of four years work experience in accounting, budgets, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Prior management training is a plus.
Licenses or Certificates:
Virginia Driver’s License
Special Requirements:
This position is classified as non-essential personnel.
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Unusual Demands:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work involves meeting multiple demands on a timely basis. Duties may require some seasonal overtime.