Budget Analyst III (Capital Budgets)

Job Description:

Budget Analyst III (Capital Budgets)

Description

General

The Budget Analyst III is a senior-level Budget Analyst position that will report to the Manager, Capital Budgets and is responsible for analyzing and preparing the capital budgets for the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans), the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain), San Mateo County Express Lanes Joint Powers Authority (ELJPA) and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA).

Essential Functions & Duties

Examples of Essential Functions:

• Receive, review, and monitor capital and grant-funded project budget requests for SamTrans, Caltrain, ELJPA and TA capital programs.
• Prepare capital budget reports and project status updates.
• Review and verify budget authority for capital projects, including monthly and quarterly staff reports.
• Review and analyze year-over-year budget changes, historical and future trends, and project budget assumptions.
• Liaison with internal staff and external stakeholders to provide and/or retrieve budget information.
• Assist with development, administration, and analysis of the annual capital budget; identification of rollover project budgets, and process new budget requests for approval by executive team.
• May supervise staff. Participate in selection of staff. Coordinate staff training and professional development. Monitor and evaluate employee performance.

Examples of Essential Duties:

• Analyze and process the activation of funds for capital projects.
• Monitor the implementation of the funding plan for capital projects.
• Provide reporting and analysis for current capital budget year activities.
• Partner with Project Controls to ensure project budgets are accurate.
• Process budget transfer requests.
• Prepare financial statements for presentation to the Board of Directors.
• Provide Manager and Director with recommendations related to capital and grant funding
• Assist with preparation of the annual budget book based on the Government Finance Officer Associations’ (GFOA) standards and best practices.
• Prepare budget presentations for Citizen’s Advisory Committees and Board of Directors approval.
• Conduct training for Project Managers for budget process as needed.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision:
Works under the general supervision of the Manager, Capital Budgets who establishes goals and objectives and evaluates performance.

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Three (3) years full-time increasingly responsible experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with grant administration and management
• Experience with enterprise financial management system (e.g. PeopleSoft)
• Experience with Government Finance Officer Association (GFOA) reporting
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Effective research and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits provided to District full-time employees:

Health and Welfare Benefits:

• Healthcare Benefits -District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program.The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees.
  
• Free Dental and Vision Benefits provided - Employer Covers Premiums
  
• Free Employee Assistance Benefit - Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year.
  

• Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses.
  

Retirement Medical Benefits:

• Long Term Disability Insurance - After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District.
  
• Health and Wellness - Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option.
  

Holidays and Paid Time Off:

• Paid Time Off - Newly hired employees accrue 6.5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8.5 hours).As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase.
  
• Paid Holidays - The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year - New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
  
• Floating Holidays - District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays.
  

Financial Planning Benefits:

• Pension Benefits through CalPERS -You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension.
  

• CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic - All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA members and will contribute 8% of their salary up to the maximum IRS cut-off. All Classic members will contribute 6%
  
• Deferred Compensation Options - Select to contribute to one or both of our Tax Deferred Compensation Options
  
• Reliance Standard Life Insurance with 100% premium paid by the District - 1 times annual salary of employee - max $200,000
  
• Optional Life Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible family members.
  

Growth and Education Benefits:

• Professional Development - Access to LinkedIn Learning and San Mateo County’s professional training. District Tuition Reimbursement Program - A maximum of $5,250 per year for courses related to your job or career goals with the District.
  
• Computer Loan Program - Interest-free two-year loan with a maximum amount of $4,000.
  

Other Amazing Benefits:

• Credit Union - Employees and family members are eligible to join the San Mateo Credit Union and Patelco Credit Union.
  
• Employee Clean Commute (ECC) - Car/Van poolers and Public Transit riders receive a monthly reimbursement.
  
• Commuter Benefits - Free Employee Parking; Free Bus Pass for employee as well as children/spouse; Clipper Card/Go Pass Program for Central employees.
  

For union employees, all of the above benefits are subject to the employee’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits listed are also subject to change with or without notice and are subject to contract/provider terms and conditions.

Closing Date/Time: 10/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$99,510.84 - $149,266.78 Annually