Budget Analyst 1

Job Description

ATTENTION DOT&PF EMPLOYEES ONLY!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF)

Southcoast Region Support Services is looking for a

Budget Analyst 1 to help us

Keep Alaska Moving!

What you will be doing:

Are you ready to take the lead in financial reporting and play a key role in supporting leadership in Southcoast Region? As our Budget Analyst, you'll be the go-to expert for budget analysis and performance reporting, ensuring that key performance initiatives are accurately tracked and communicated. Working directly with the Regional Director, Deputy Regional Director, and Administrative Operations Manager, you'll keep the region on track financially and strategically.

Key duties include:

Collaborating with the Administrative Operations Manager to analyze spending, monitor budgets, and deliver accurate monthly and quarterly reports. You’ll also develop and refine the region’s annual operating budget.

Leading the charge on implementing new software systems, like Agile Assets, and train new hires on their usage. Be the key point of contact for ongoing support and system improvements.

Gathering, consolidating, and analyzing budget data to respond to legislative and budgetary inquiries, helping to inform decisions and recommendations for the organization.

Ensuring emergency response spending is properly tracked and coded, resolving issues, and ensuring full reimbursement for the region.

If you love diving into data, creating impactful reports, and working on special projects that shape the future, this role is perfect for you! Bring your analytical skills and passion for financial excellence to our team and make a difference!

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving.  We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.

The working environment you can expect:

Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaska's diverse and expansive terrain, coupled with its extreme weather conditions, employees of the DOT&PF can work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs. Their roles demand adaptability and resourcefulness as they maintain and improve roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities in a state known for rugged terrain and extreme seasonal changes. This work not only presents professionals with a range of fascinating challenges but also allows them to contribute to developing and maintaining critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaska's breathtaking natural beauty, reflecting a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

The benefits of joining our team:

Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities.

The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information:

https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/.

The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public. A successful candidate will have sound judgment, decision-making, and a strong ethical and professional conduct history.

Who we are looking for:

To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:

Oral and Written Communication:

Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:

Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

Auditing:

Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards and procedures for conducting financial and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program audits.

Budget Administration:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of budget administration and analysis; including preparing, justifying, reporting on, and executing the budget; and the relationships among program, budget, accounting, and reporting systems.

Self-Management:

Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.

Special Note:

This position requires a valid driver's license.

To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/

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Minimum Qualifications

Two years of technical level experience in accounting, budget, finance, or similar field. This includes, but is not limited to, such work as Accounting Technician 1 and 2, Administrative Assistant 1 and 2, Statistical Technician 1 and 2, or Human Resource Technician 1 and 2 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent elsewhere.

Substitution

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, statistics, or a closely related field will substitute for the required experience.

Additional Required Information

**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**

At time of interview, applicants are requested to submit (if not already attached to your application):

Three (3) professional references, including name, job title, and current phone numbers.

Copy of degree certificate or academic transcripts (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcript) if using education to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.

DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT ONLY

Applicants must currently work in the department that is being recruited for and have held or currently hold permanent employment status in any position in the classified service as defined in Alaska Statute 39.25.100. Permanent employment status is defined as holding permanent status in ANY job class in the current period of employment with no break in service (separation from State of Alaska employment) since the permanent status was earned.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. These questions may be a mix of written, multi